Mentorships are co-learning partnerships that link resourceful adolescents with supportive, talented persons in the school or community. These partnerships offer real-life experiences that can support gifted adolescents’ emerging self through ideal adult role-models and significant social interaction. This article describes in detail the goals of mentorship programs for gifted adolescents: reality, relationship, and responsibility. In addition, descriptions of several mentorship programs are provided and evaluated to examine key organizational facets.
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