Support for gifted kids and their families
- NPR Book List for Young Readers
- Resource support from the Davidson Institute – Comparisons and ideas for books, magazines, online classes, etc.
- Guiding principles for gifted ed – Resources from the Colorado Dept of Education
- Family resources for gifted ed at home – Resources from the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa
- Homeschool regulations – CDE – Requirements and regulations for homeschooling in Colorado
Interesting articles
Stereotypes about gifted education – Article about generalized stereotypes around gifted children and their education, advocating for additional education around the needs of gifted children, especially twice-exceptional students.
Social and Emotional Issues Faced by Gifted Girls in Elementary and Secondary School – Discussion of the issues faced by gifted girls and gifted women based on a number of studies.
Creating a Performance Assessment Model Using Implementation Science – Description of the Talent Identification for Pikes Peak (TIPP) program in operation in the Colorado Springs area for the last three years.
Gifted Education Practices – descriptions of some of the most common GT practices you may see in a classroom, either public or private
General resources for gifted education and parenting
The Impactful Parent Parenting tips and ideas especially for those with school age children
Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Colorado’s GT group with members who are educators, administrators, parents, and others interested in the community. Annual meeting is usually in Loveland, CO in October.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) National association for gifted education. Has educator and parent arms, as well as advocacy and general information. National conference is always in November; this year it is in Albuquerque, NM.
Future Problem Solving Program International Parent organization for Future Problem Solving programs and competitions. Concentrated on critical reading, thinking, and application of those to current and future problems.
Colorado Future Problem Solving Program Information and registration for FPS in Colorado.
SENG Group supporting gifted children, focused heavily on social and emotional needs.
Davidson Institute Private group working primarily with highly gifted youth. Interesting articles and opportunities.
Hoagies Gifted Website with many resources for parents and educators focusing solely upon gifted ed.