Websites on Organizations: * National Research Council on Gifted and Talented Education A research site from University of Conn. on gifted and talented education. Alabama Association for Gifted Children AAGC is an organization that brings parent, teachers, and other individuals together to support gifted education in the state. Purpose and goals, newsletter, conference updates, and links. American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Advocacy organization for gifted children in the USA. The Association for the Gifted (TAG) Promotes the welfare and education of children and youth with gifts, talents, and/or high potential. USA. The California Association for the Gifted Conferences, position papers, educational opportunities, resources, publications, links, advocacy background and tips. Center for Gifted Education Policy (CGEP) Part of the Education Directorate of the American Psychological Association. Its mission is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research ideas that will enhance the achievement and performance of children and adolescents with special gifts and talents. Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University- IL Provides testing and talent development programs for gifted children. Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University (JHU-CTY) Runs an annual intellectual talent search, conducts research, and offers summer academic programs, distance education, family academic conferences, and educational assessment, planning, and counseling services. Newsletter available for a fee. Centre for Gifted Education - Calgary The Centre for Gifted Education at the University of Calgary meets the intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families through research, professional development, community service and instructional programs. CHI - Children of High Intelligence A support organisation for the benefit of the young and intellectually gifted in the UK. Council for Exceptional Children International professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. Davidson Institute for Talent Development (DITD) Works to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. Education Program for Gifted Youth EPGY provides computer based distance learning for gifted youth in mathematics, physics and writing from the elementary school level through university level. Educators of Gifted, Talented, and Creative Children in B.C.- Canada Links to brochures, journals, newsletters, and other resources related to gifted education. The Gifted Child Society Providing educational enrichment and support services specifically designed for gifted children, assistance to parents in raising gifted children to full and productive adulthood, professional training to encourage educators to meet the special needs of these youngsters, and efforts to win public recognition and acceptance of these special needs. Gifted Children Australia Provides support, news, resources and information for parents and families. Gifted Conference Planners Organizers of the BeyondIQ conferences for professionals, parents, children, and other gifted people. Gifted Development Center Provides assessment, resources, identification, counseling, learning styles, presentations, and programs for gifted children and adults. The Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children A national support and resource network focused on the needs of highly gifted children. The Center primarily serves as a clearinghouse of information and events concerning the needs of highly gifted children. Metagifted Education Resource Organization Dedicated to the better understanding of gifted and talented individuals. Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education Providing leadership, advocacy, and support of differentiated education and services for meeting the unique needs of gifted, talented, and creative students in Michigan. NAGTY The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth at the University of Warwick has been established by the government to develop, implement, promote and support educational opportunities for gifted and talented children and young people aged up to 19, as well as providing support for parents and educators. National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Assists able and talented children to reach their full potential by raising awareness as well as giving support to teachers, other professionals and the wider educational community. National Association for Gifted Students NAGC supports the families of gifted children in the UK. The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children Dedicated to the unique needs of gifted and talented youth this nonprofit foundation provides free information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative children. Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Collaborative effort of the University of Connecticut, City University of New York/City College, Stanford University, University of Virginia, Yale University, 52 state and territorial departments of education, over 360 public and private schools, over 167 content area consultants, and stakeholders representing professional organizations, parent groups, and businesses. New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC) State chapter of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Serves as a public advocate to disseminate information concerning the needs of gifted and talented children. Pennsylvania Association for the Gifted This state-related association contains gifted research for parents, teachers, and students. Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Australia Gifted Organization State Gifted Associations A list of all the state gifted associations by state. Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted It is the mission of SENG to support bright, talented, gifted individuals and their families, and the professionals who work with them, to better understand the nature of giftedness, and to help these individuals reach their personal potential.
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