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Abstract

This study aims analyze the educational attention that is currently being offered to students with high intellectual abilities in primary and secondary public schools and Associations in Seville and province. We have inquired on early detection and the implementation of educational strategies to cater for their needs, as well as the involvement of the family in the educational process of these students. The research methodology is descriptive and narrative based on a non-probabilistic intentional sample, combining the qualitative and quantitative approach, therefore, it is a mixed methodology. The instruments used for data collection consist of interviews with school managing staff, counselors, and directors of Associations as well as questionnaires to school teachers. The results include lack of detection and support in early stages by specialized professionals and the lack of resources to teach these students. The main conclusions highlight the need for training of professionals involved in the identification and early assessment of students as well as the lack of advice to professionals and families as the main stakeholders involved in the educational care of these students. The implications for practice reveal that the Associations collaborate with teachers in the development of Enrichment Programs, offer information to families and individualized attention based on specific needs, carrying out guidance and awareness-raising tasks in educational, health and university contexts.