Websites for Parents

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

California Association for the Gifted
www.cagifted.org

 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

 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
A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites: www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/index.cfm
EduHound: Everything for Education K12: www.eduhound.com
Filamentality "Learning Web": www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil
The Academy of Achievement: www.achievement.org

AP Central
This page provides information about the advanced placement programs and exams, along with resources about colleges for students, parents, and teachers.
www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children
www.nfgcc.org

GT World
Online support community for parents of gifted children.
 www.gtworld.org

Brain Pop
Resources for teachers and parents; games online, etc.
www.brainpop.com