Gifted Resources

We have created a list of interesting Web sites and books related to gifted education. If you have come across an Internet site or book that you liked, pertaining to this topic, please let us know at bcgt@bcgt.org.

Barrington Community School District:

• Barrington School District 220
  
• Extended services Barrington School District
     Describes extended services offered at the different grade levels in District 220.
  

Gifted Education Organizations:

• Illinois Association for Gifted Education (IAGC)
     Organization of parents and supporters of gifted education initiatives in Illinois.
  
• Illinois Teaching and Learning Center
     Gifted and Talented Networking and Resource Guide
  
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
     Resources and News related to gifted education at the national level.
  
• Davidson Institute for Talent Development
     National non-profit organization dedicated to supporting gifted students.
  
• Center for Gifted Education at University of Connecticut
     The National Research center on the gifted and talented.
  

Other web sites related Gifted Education:

• Gifted Children Monthly
     Networking and Information for parents and educators in gifted education.
  
• Supporting Emotional needs of the Gifted (SENG)
     Information about the social and emotional needs of gifted children.
  
• Center for Talent Development
     Run by Northwestern University, offers programs for gifted students.
  
• Hoagies Gifted Education
     Over 1000 pages of information and resources for gifted children and adults.
  
• Gifted Children's Association of British Columbia
     Newsletters relating to intelligence, creativity and emotions in gifted children.
  
• Chicago area MENSA Gifted Children Page
     Lots of links to local gifted programs and organizations.
  
• Bertie Kingore Gifted Education Articles
     Dr. Bertie Kingore's site containing articles for parents and educators.
  
• Sylvia Rimm Articles about Parenting
     Dr. Sylvia Rimm's site has many articles about parenting gifted children.
  

Reference Materials:

• Julie Luck Jensen's presentation about opportunities for extend viewed by clicking here. 
• Michele Kane's presentation about the social and emotional aspects of parenting gifted children can be viewed by clicking here.  She also recommended several books about this topic. Please click here to view or download the list.