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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
A not-for-profit organization of educators and parents united to address the unique needs of gifted and talented youth.
 
National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children   
A non-profit foundation which provides free information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative children.
 
Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC)
 
The Gifted Child Society
A non-profit organization that sponsors activities designed to help gifted children, their families and educators.
 
Center for Talent Development
 
Gifted Children Monthly
 
Gifted Development Center
 
Hoagie's Gifted Education Page
 
SAGE:  Supporters and Advocates of Gifted Education
 
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
 

BOOKS FOR GIFTED CHILDREN

bulletGUIDING THE GIFTED CHILD, a practical guide for parents and teachers by James T. Webb, Ph.D., Elizabeth Meckstroth, M.S., Stephanie S. Tolan, M.A.  (Winner of the American Psychological Association National Media Award).
 
bulletFIGHTING INVISIBLE TIGERS by Hipp.
A stress management guide for teens (and parents).
 
bulletGET OFF MY BRAIN by McCutcheon.
A creative study guide for the tuned out.  Ages 15 and up.
 
bulletGIFTED KIDS SPEAK OUT by Delisle
Quotes from hundreds of gifted kids who tell what being gifted is like in their own words.  Ages 6-13.
 
bulletTHE GIFTED KIDS SURVIVAL GUIDE by Judy Galbraith.
A guide to growing up giftted, for Ages 10 and under.  What IQ and gifted really mean.  Why they think and learn the way they do.  Examines the problems of gifted students and explains how they can make the best use of their education opportunities and better understand themselves.
 
bulletTHE GIFTED KIDS SURVIVAL GUIDE:  A TEEN HANDBOOK by Delisle and Galbraith.
The facts about giftedness, IQ testing, and how to take charge of their lives and education.  Ages 11-18.
 
bulletSTAND UP FOR YOUR GIFTED CHILD:  HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF KIDS' STRENGTHS AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME by Joan Franklin Smutny.  Helps parents to recognize their child's gifts, explore education options, and provide enrichment at home.
 
bulletTHE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF GIFTED KIDS:  HOW TO UNDERSTAND, LIVE WITH, AND STICK UP FOR YOUR GIFTED CHILD by Sally Yahnke Walker.  Guide to surviving and thriving in a world that doesn't always value, support or understand high ability.
 
bulletENJOY YOUR GIFTED CHILD by Carol Addison Takacs.
 
bulletHELPING GIFTED CHILDREN SOAR:  A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS by Ann Strip.
 
bulletREFORMING GIFTED EDUCATION:  MATCHING THE PROGRAM TO THE CHILD by Karen Rogers.  Explains what you need to prepare, negotiate, and execute the best possible educational option for your child. 
 
bulletYOU KNOW WHEN YOUR CHILD IS GIFTED WHEN...:  A BEGINNER'S GUID TO LIFE ON THE BRIGHT SIDE by Judy Galbraith.  Stories of gifted kids, and quotes from the experts.
 
bullet HOW TO DO HOMEWORK WITHOUT THROWING UP by Trevor Romain.   Helpful homework strategies.

 

 

 

 

 

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