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Parent Resources
Hoagie's Gifted Education Pages - A website with many articles and links to related resources. It's one of the best places to browse and begin any online search for Gifted and Talented information. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) - An estimated 3,000,000 gifted children sit in classrooms across the U.S. today. Because learning styles and levels vary widely, the needs of "smart kids" are far too often overlooked in the logical quest to meet minimum standards. But that begs the question: What is a maximum standard and how can we shift the focus in the U.S.?
For over 50 years, NAGC has worked to increase public awareness about these key questions and to affect positive change.
The 8,000+ members of NAGC work on behalf of these 3,000,000 students who represent a good portion of the oft-heralded "pipeline of talent." Luis J. Rodriguez, an award-winning author and Chicano activist once said "It is not enough to prepare our children for the world; we also must prepare the world for our children." We owe it to ourselves and to future generations to help prepare the world of education for gifted students.
Thus, NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children and what's at stake if high-potential learners are not challenged and encouraged. http://NAGC.org
The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) - " provides information,literature and referral services, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, conducts occasional topical seminars, sponsors an annual state conference with special children's programs, promotes advocacy at all levels for gifted and talented children, is active in legislative efforts on behalf of kids in collaboration with the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented, and participates in a national network through its affiliation with the National Association for Gifted Children and other organizations." http://mcgt.net
Uniquely Gifted - This website directs you to information about 'twice exceptional' children: Gifted children with learning differences such as ADD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism spectrum, and more. http://www.uniquelygifted.org
NE Metro 916 - Northeast Metro Dist. 916 has a link to Arts and Academic opportunities throughout the metro area. It includes museums, art institutions, and theater.
SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) - "SENG seeks to inform gifted individuals, their families, and the professionals who work with them about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted persons. We support programs that foster in gifted individuals the mental health and social competence necessary for them to be free to choose ways to develop and express their abilities and talents fully." http://www.sengifted.org The Davidson Institute for Talent Development - A private foundation organized to recognize and support profoundly gifted young people - articles, news, advice and much more for parents, kids, educators and professionals. http://www.ditd.org In addition, the Gifted Services department has professional parent resource books relating to giftedness and your child. Please contact Angell Pearson, Gifted Services Program secretary for more information and details.
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