The following list was compiled by the Center for Schools and Communities as a resource on gifted and talented children. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a reference for additional research and information.
Bibliographies
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Bibliographies List
Complete list of bibliographies from conference presenters and other sources on gifted education articles, publications, and resources.
Curriculum/Classroom Instruction
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Acceleration Resources
Selected references on academic acceleration, as well as supportive handout information from presenter workshop. -
Creative Connections for Kids
Offers fifty (50) activities that focus on the use of imagination and creative thinking skills to generate unique ideas and alternatives. These connections serve as a tool for students and are intended to be an interesting strategy which encourages student interaction, teamwork, and creative production. -
Curriculum Development for the Gifted Learner
Handout of General Session presentation. -
How to Debate
Offers a framework of methods, formats, and helpful points on how to debate. -
Mediator Worksheet Form
Why Debate? An outline of how debate gives students an early start in developing appropriate skills in self-expression. -
Problem Based Learning
A review of problem-based learning, an instructional strategy that provides an appropriate way to "teach" sophisticated content and high-level process, while building self-efficacy, confidence, and autonomous learner behaviors. A supportive handout of the workshop presentation. -
Thinking Models
A review of seven (7) models of thinking to be applied to classroom instruction. A supportive handout of the workshop presentation.
Foundations
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Davidson Foundation
www.davidsonfoundation.org
A private non-operating family foundation. It was organized as a 501(c) (3) foundation for the purpose of making grants to exempt charitable organizations. -
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
703-723-8000
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
A private, independent foundation, established to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. -
Mega Foundation
www.megafoundation.org
The Mega Foundation, through its journals, e-press, and on-line forums, provides an alternative venue for members of the intellectually gifted community, thus providing a new and potentially fruitful marketplace for the free and constructive exchange of ideas. -
National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children (NFGCC)
401-738-0937
www.nfgcc.org
NFGCC's is a non-profit foundation whose goal is to get much needed information to the parents of gifted children. -
National Gifted Children's Fund (NGCF)
www.ngcfcharity.org
A non-profit charity that assists profoundly gifted youth with the educational materials to enhance their education enabling their minds to develop to extremely high potentials that would otherwise not be possible due to their financial disadvantages. To date there is no other foundation or organization offering direct assistance in the form of scholarships or financial aid for early and elementary education for these children. -
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
773-857-6250
www.sengifted.org
Dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities.
International
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Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Center (GERRIC)
+61-2-9385-1972 (Australia)
www.arts.unsw.edu.au/gerric
GERRIC has established a strong academic focus on teaching and research in gifted education, and this has been linked to the development and expansion of a range of vacation programs for gifted children, courses for their parents, counseling services for gifted students and their parents, conferences, seminars and workshops for teachers with an interest in gifted education, and the development of a range of teaching resources. -
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
818-368-7501
www.worldgifted.ca
The purpose of the WCGTC is to focus world attention on gifted and talented children and ensure the realization of their valuable potential to the benefit of humankind. -
The Newseum
888-NEWSEUM or 703-284-3544
www.newseum.org
This site provides access to front-page stories from more than 250 U.S. and international newspapers (updated daily). Students and teachers are able to keep on top of current events as they are happening around the globe. Interactive quizzes for all educational levels are also offered.
Math/Science
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ATOMS Scholars Program
814-695-5643
www.iu08.org
The Advanced Training for Outstanding Mathematics and Science (ATOMS) Scholars Program offers hands-on, high level, intensive science and mathematics experiences for very able mathematics and science students who will be completing grades 2 through 8 this school year. -
Association of Women in Mathematics (AWM)
703-934-0163
www.awm-math.org
The purpose of the Association for Women in Mathematics is to encourage women and girls to study and to have active careers in the mathematical sciences, and to promote equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences. -
Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI)
617-995-2600
www.claymath.org
Dedicated to increasing and disseminating mathematical knowledge. -
Identifying and Developing Mathematical Talent
Supportive workshop presentation resource.
Math Talent PDF -
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
703-620-9840
www.standards.nctm.org
Dedicated to improving mathematics teaching and learning, kindergarten through high school, and facilitates ongoing dialogue and constructive discussion with all stakeholders about what is best for our students. -
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
703-243-7100
www.nsta.org
NSTA is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. -
PITSCO
800-835-0686, 620-231-0000
www.pitsco.com
Source for teaching tools, curriculum aids, classroom activities to build science, math, and technology skills. -
Project LOGgED On
434-924-0762
www.projectloggedon.org
Internet based project provides online science curriculum to middle and high school gifted learners.
National
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A Center for Evaluation of Gifted Children
301-229-1744
www.a-gifted-child.com
Information and resources for parents of gifted children and the professionals who empower them. -
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary Students (C-MITES)
412-268-1629
www.cmu.edu/cmites
Provides many services, including talent search testing, summer programs, a newsletter, articles, and research for academically talented students in Pennsylvania. -
Center for Gifted Education
757-221-2362
www.cfge.wm.edu
The Center for Gifted Education is a learning community that values and fosters the talent development process of individuals over the lifespan through graduate, precollegiate and family programs, curriculum, research and evaluation, and professional development. -
Center for Gifted Studies, Western Kentucky University
270-745-6323
www.wku.edu/gifted/
Encouraging excellence by providing educational opportunities and resources to three populations: the gifted and talented students, the gifted students' teachers, and the gifted students' parents. -
Center for Rural Gifted Education
724-357-2300
www.coe.iup.edu/gifted
The mission of the Center for Rural Gifted Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is designed to support schools, families, and communities in rural areas in their education and guidance of high achieving/talented/gifted children and youth. -
Center for Talent Development
847-491-3782
www.ctd.northwestern.edu
The Center for Talent Development offers many resources to help educators and families plan to maximize the potential of their gifted students. -
Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
410-516-0337
www.cty.jhu.edu
The vision at CTY is to inspire young people by offering distinctive educational opportunities that nurture intellectual abilities, advance academic achievement, and enhance personal development. -
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
703-620-3660
www.cec.sped.org
CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. -
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
775-852-DITD
www.ditd.org
A non-profit, national organization that offers resources to profoundly gifted young people from the ages 4-18 and their parents. -
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
202-785-4268
www.nagc.org
NAGC is a non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences. -
National Conference of Governors' Schools
www.ncogs.org
National organization committed to facilitating communication between various summer residential Governor's Schools throughout the United States. -
National Council for Accredidation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
202-466-7496
www.ncate.org
NCATE helps to establish high quality teacher, specialist, and administrator preparation through a process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education. -
National Education Association
202-833-4000
www.nea.org
Organization representing elementary, secondary and higher-education teachers offers news on education, school administration, and legislative action. -
National Parent Information Network (NPIN)
800-583-4135
www.npin.org
To provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. -
National Rural Education Association (NREA)
405-325-7959
www.nrea.net
Organization focuses on improving schools in small towns throughout the United States. -
Robinson Center for Young Scholars
206-543-4160
www.depts.washington.edu
Transition school and early entrance program for highly capable youth. -
U.S. Department of Education
800-USA-LEARN (800-872-5327)
www.ed.gov
Online Resources
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Amby's Education Site
www.amby.com
An online depository of education resources that includes information on homeschooling, learning disabilities (especially ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia), gifted education, mathematics and technology education. -
Beyond Classroom Enrichment
http://enrichment.woodservices.org
An independent non-profit educational site designed to promote gifted and talented education. Many links are included that increase student learning through creative hands-on experiences that encourage maximum learning through high expectations. The site is user-friendly for elementary students. -
BrainCake
www.BrainCake.org
A free online membership site for girls providing math and science resources, grant opportunities, brainteasers, and homework assistance. It also serves as a means for girls to communicate with mentors and female role models in a variety of math- and science-related professions. -
Gateway to Educational Materials
www.thegateway.org
Provides the key to one-stop, any-stop access to high quality Internet lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources. -
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
1-800-328-0272
www.ericec.org
ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources. -
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
www.hoagiesgifted.org
An online resource area for parents, educators, and youth on gifted education. -
Keystone Arts Education Network
www.keyarts.ws
A free, on-line gifted education forum/bulletin board for educators, as well as free use of on-line survey tools. -
KidSource Online
www.kidsource.com
In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and children. -
Learners Link
724-413-6001
www.learnerslink.com
A professional development resource in curriculum …instruction. -
PBS TeacherSource
www.pbs.org
Offers more than 4,500 free lesson plans, activities and professional development tools for PreK-12 educators. -
ThinkQuest
www.thinkquest.org
An online library containing more than 5,000 unique educational websites that have been created through ThinkQuest competitions and programs. Built by kids for kids to use and learn.
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Department of Education
717-783-3755
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Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence
www.pgse.org
The Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence are summer residential programs committed to meeting the educational needs of artistically or academically talented high school students, including the gifted, through five-week-long summer residential programs on college campuses. -
Center for Rural Gifted Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
www.coe.iup.edu/gifted
The Center for Rural Gifted Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is designed to support schools, families,a nd communities in rural areas in their education and guidance of high achieving/talented/gifted children and youth. -
Carnegie-Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary Students (C-MITES)
www.cmu.edu/cmites
C-MITES serves academically talented k-7th grade students throughout Pennsylvania. C-MITES provides testing, elementary talent search, educational materials, teacher training sessions, ongoing research, summer programs and weekend workshops. -
Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)
888-736-6443
www.penngifted.org
An affiliate chapter of the National Association for Gifted children.
Publishers
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Great Potential Press
602-954-4200
www.giftedbooks.com
Books for parents and teachers of gifted, talented and creative children. -
Free Spirit Publishers
1-800-735-7323/612-338-2068
www.freespirit.com
Free Spirit Publishing puts out an award-winning list of books and other learning materials for children and teens, parents, educators, counselors, and everyone else who cares about kids. -
Prufrock Press Publishers
800-998-2208 or 254-756-3337
www.prufrock.com
The leading publisher supporting the education of gifted children.
Research
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Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
1-800-336-6463 or 319-335-6148
www.uiowa.edu
The Belin-Blank Center is seen as a leader in the field of gifted education and has a national reputation for its research, training, and service. -
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY)
800-372-EPGY or 650-329-9920
www.epgy.stanford.edu
EPGY is an ongoing research project at Stanford University dedicated to developing computer-based multimedia courses in Mathematics, Physics, English, Computer Programming and other subjects, and making these available to students of high ability in elementary and secondary school. -
Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI)
765-494-7243
www.geri.soe.perdue.edu
GERI conducts research on the psychology of talent development, trains professionals from all nations of the world to promote the development of individuals who have gifts and talents, and provides services to talented individuals and their families. -
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT)
860-486-4676
www.gifted.uconn.edu
Access to newsletter articles, abstracts and major findings of all the research monographs, some complete research monographs, and the NRC/GT Research-Based resources.
State Resources
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Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP) Model
Documents what and how modifications to the regular education services will be made to adapt them for use to be responsive to the advanced conceptual and processing abilities of the gifted student. -
Annotated Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP) Form
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Basic Education Circular (BEC), issued March 26, 2003
Provides clarification of responsibilities placed upon school districts with regard to the provision of gifted education. -
Chapter 16 Preamble
Rules and regulations relating to 22 PA Code Chapter 16. -
Invitation to Participate in the GIEP Team Meeting Form Letter
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Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence Info for Teachers/Counselors
A brief overview of the PGSE for teachers and counselors as well as requirements and application information. -
Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence Resources (PGSE)
A list of contacts and websites for the PGSE -
Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence Selection Criteria
A comprehensive overview of the selection process criteria for each of the eight Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence.
Summer Programs
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Camp Depot
516-622-2340
www.campdepot.com
An eBusiness company for extracurricular activities; connects parents, students, educators, and vendors with camps and after-school programs. -
Ross Program
614-292-5101
www.math.ohio-state.edu
The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive eight-week summer course in mathematics for pre-college students talented in mathematics. This program is sponsored by the University in partnership with the Clay Mathematics Institute to instruct and encourage bright young students in the art of abstract thinking. Run in tandem with the student program is a three-week program for teachers.
Talent Identification
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Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP)
919-684-3847
www.tip.duke.edu
A non-profit organization dedicated to being a national leader in identifying academically talented students and providing innovative programs to support the development of their optimal educational potential. Duke TIP identifies gifted children and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. -
Educational Options
763-521-4565
www.educationaloptions.com
The goal of Education Options is to provide assessment and consultation services to help guide a highly intelligent person and/or their family through the educational process and provide information that will enable the parents to make choices that work for their family. -
Institute for Educational Advancement
626-304-8900
www.educationaladvancement.org
The Institute for Educational Advancement is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's most talented young people to identify and develop their full potential.
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Bibliographies