Parents, guardians, siblings and grandparents of gifted children face unique challenges in supporting the abilities, gifts and interests of those identified as Gifted and Talented. Very often, it seems as though "no one understands" these children until we create a community of people who are asking the same questions and are equally invested in gifted children of their own. To that end, here are some resources to assist with common issues that concern gifted children and their families.
If you have any suggestions for resources for this page, please let me know.
This page will continually be updated as resources are added or become available. Check back often.
If you have any suggestions for resources for this page, please let me know.
This page will continually be updated as resources are added or become available. Check back often.
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If you missed the Parent Night for current academy students on September 3rd, 2015, please download and review the PDF document on the right. Contact the Academy with any questions!
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Social Emotional Issues of Gifted Students
Perfectionism Depression Asynchronous Development One organization devoted to the Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted is SENG, which has parent and student resources. Please consult their website for more information. www.sengifted.org College Application and Financial Aid
Big Future - scholarship search Raise.me - micro-scholarship search FAFSA - Free Application for Student Federal Aid Jack Kent Cook Foundation - scholarship opportunity for academically gifted students |
College Board Resources
My College Quickstart Big Future Both of these resources can help make the college search process less painful and provide insight into the application process, which is difficult to find anywhere else. |
Useful Links
The resources below are to different organizations that provide distinct services to gifted students and their families, or provide good research and information in the field of gifted education. Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University Summer Institute for the Gifted - Residential and Commuter Programs - University Prep Programs John's Hopkins Center for Talented Youth American Mensa Tamara Fisher Blog in Education Week - Unwrapping the Gifted Great Potential Press Executive Functioning Success Future Problem Solving Program International Space Camp and Aviation Challenge Destination Imagination Young Inventor Challenge World Council for Gifted and Talented Education Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth |
Academic Resources
Khan Academy - online tutorials Crash Course - youtube channel LaRue Links - Mrs. LaRue's Personal website for her classes Smart History Other Student Recommended Resources Princeton Review AP Review Books Half Price Books - particularly to get copies of works studied in English class so that students can write notes in their own copies. |