This is a companion article to Schools for Gifted Children. There are a host of resources available to you on the Internet to help inform you about gifted children and how to educate them. As you sift through all this information, remember that your child is unique.
Because you are his parent, follow your own instincts about how to nurture and educate him. It is entirely possible that no one program or school setting will satisfy his needs and requirements. If you approach educating your gifted child as your responsibility and not somebody else's, then you will take ownership of your child's education. At that point, schools and enrichment programs are adjuncts to what you are providing.
Parenting a gifted child is an enormous responsibility. As the authors of Helping Gifted Children Soar state so succinctly: "Parenting a gifted child is like living in a theme park full of thrill rides..."
Organizations for Gifted Children
National Association For Gifted Children
"NAGC is the nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children. Dedicated to uplifting and empowering those who support children with advanced abilities, NAGC provides energizing professional learning, impactful research, and inspiring advocacy to ensure all children have equitable opportunities and support to develop their gifts and talents."
This umbrella organization offers a vast array of resources and information. If you are looking for enrichment programs for vacations and breaks in the school year, check out their Resources Directory.
SENG
"SENG is a nonprofit network of people who guide gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional individuals to reach their goals intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually."
Belin-Blank Center
"From student programs to professional learning; psychological services to research; our team operates one of the most comprehensive gifted and talented centers."
IQ Tests and Evaluations
Wechsler Tests
Schools don't administer these tests. You will pay a professional psychologist to administer it.
A Place to Start: Is My Child Gifted?
There is a difference between a bright child and a gifted child.
Stanford-Binet Test
The Stanford-Binet Test is widely used in the United States as a means of gauging intelligence.
Sites About Gifted Children
About.com's Gifted Children
This site offers comprehensive coverage of the topic as well as a forum where you can interact with other parents.
Selected Internet Resources for Gifted Education
You will find dozens of useful links on this older resource.
Davidson Institute
The institute offers a wealth of resources for both parents and teachers.
Books
- Gifted Children: A Guide for Parents And Professionals
ISBN: 978-1843104391 - The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child
ISBN: 978-1575421117 - Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers
ISBN: 978-0910707411
Videos
- Gifted Education: Let's Do It!
- Identification of Gifted and Talented
- Dr. Linda Karges-Bone About Gifted Children
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