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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 us know.

This page will continually be updated as resources are added or become available.  Check back often.
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 

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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

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.
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