Mentor should have some knowledge/experience as a lawyer and has an invested personal interest in Special Needs/persons with disabilities. We are in need of a mentor that are familar with Gifted/Talented students with Speical Needs/Disabilties and able to exchange positive communication and encourage positive self-direction and motivation in academics and social life.

This project is a Independent Research on resources for Gifted/Talented Students interested in becoming lawyer and interested in the civil rights of people with special needs and disabilities.

1. Gifted/Talented Curriculum: Career Interests/Planning (Individual Education Plan) 2. Technology/Writing Skills 3. Social-Cooperation Skills 4. Self-Direction

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Gifted & Talented Education/Career Interests & Planning

1. Weekly Reflection Essay that includes resources related to career/personal interests of students for the week 2. Final Reflection Essay that includes future personal/career planning goals and brief discription of action steps. Also a 1-page resource hand-out designed for people with Speical Needs/Disabilities.

1. Essay Rubric 2. Messages (Rubric) 3. Mentor Input

1. Faciliate Communication between student/mentor/teacher 2. Teach Gifted/Talented Curriculum 3. Evaluate Student Outcomes

1. Facilatate Communication 2. Provide additional academic/social resources to student 3. Provide additional feedback to teacher