The National Research Center on Gifted and Talented
(NRC/GT), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, investigates,
develops, and disseminates new methods for identifying and teaching
gifted students. The NRC/GT, located at the University of Connecticut,
is run collaboratively with the University of Virginia and Yale
University, and works in conjunction with more than 300 public school
district research study sites.
www.gifted.uconn.edu
The
National Association for Gifted Children
(NAGC) is an organization of parents, educators, other professionals
and community leaders to address the unique needs of children and youth.
Membership includes a subscription to
Parenting for High Potential, a magazine with articles geared to the development of talent.
www.nagc.org You can search State Resources for Gifted Education and Individual State Gifted Organizations on the NAGC website by clicking on the heading "Gifted By State."
The
Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated
to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities,
students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
www.cec.sped.org The Association for the Gifted (TAG) organized in 1958 by The Council for Exceptional Children, helps professionals and parents work with gifted children.
www.cectag.org
The mission of National Society for the Gifted and Talented
is to advance the development of gifted, talented, and high potential
youth, in the United States and abroad, through opportunities, advocacy,
and exemplary programs and practices.
www.nsgt.org
The Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students (AEGUS) provides a forum for ideas and interventions aimed at helping twice-exceptional students reach their full potential.
www.aegus1.org
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
has extensive resources for highly gifted students (and their parents).
You can access articles by selecting "Browse by Topic" or "Search
GT-Cybersource" from the "Resources" header in the pull-down top bar
menu bar.
www.davidsoninstitute.org
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
(SENG) focuses primarily on the adults (parents, educators, etc) in the
lives of gifted children. SENG provides information on identification,
guidance, and effective ways to live and work with gifted individuals.
www.SENGifted.org
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
is a resource guide for the education of gifted children with links to
many gifted education resources available on the Internet.
www.hoagiesgifted.org
Gifted-Children.com: Identification, Encouragement, and Development
(GCC) is an on-line parents' newsletter with networking and information
dedicated to making a difference in the education of children with
special talents and abilities.
www.gifted-children.com
Great Resources for Discovering and Encouraging Interests:
EduHound: Everything for Education K12: www.eduhound.com
Filamentality "Learning Web": www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil
The Academy of Achievement: www.achievement.org