Gifted and Talented Parent Links

Gifted and Talented

Parent Links

GAT Websites

Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/; belinblank/
The Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Iowa focuses on gifted education and talent development. Access information about the professional development opportunities for teachers, the BESTS Talent Search for students, and Belin-Blank Assessment Clinic.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): http://cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Davidson Institute for Talent Development: http://www.davidsongifted.org
Davidson Institute for Talent Development provides policy and advocacy information with links to support the needs of gifted children, their parents, and educators. The Institute is devoted to serving profoundly gifted children. The site includes a link to Genius Denied.
Destination Imagination: http://www.destination
imagination.org/
Gifted and Underachieving?: http://www.2eNewsletter.com
Help for parents and educators of twice-exceptional students.
Gifted Education 2.0: http://giftededucation.ning.com
Gifted Education 2.0 is a social networking page for all interested in gifted education issues. Even for those new to Web 2.0, this site is user friendly and a great opportunity to engage in discourse with like (and sometimes not-so-like-) minded individuals. The common denominator is a passion for all things gifted.
GT World: http://gtworld.org
This web site is home to information scavenged by parents around the world. Please check out our GT Definitions List to get yourself familiar with the educational and psychological jargon you'll need to make sense of the information here! We have also gathered a Collection of Helpful GT Links, Articles of Interest, GT Books and GT Testing Information.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
index.htm
Hoagies Gifted Education Page is a resource guide for the education of gifted children with links to resources on nearly every aspect of gifted education available on the Internet. Also included are annotations and first hand information provided by parents.
Iowa Acceleration Scale Purchasing Information: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/
belinblank/pubs/ias.html
Luther College Discovery Camps (Summer Enrichment): http://people.uis.edu/rschr1/school/
taglink.htm
Iowa Learns Distance Learning Catalog Search: http://www.iowalearns.org
Iowa Learns Distance Learning Catalog Search for distance learning offerings at Iowa colleges and universities.
National Association for Gifted Children: http://www.nagc.org/

Northeast Iowa Community College – Kids on Campus (For students entering grades3–8): http://www.nicc.edu/koc
(This link may not be available year round. It's usually accessible some time after February 1)
Office of Precollegiate Programs for the Talented and Gifted: http://www.opptag.iastate.edu
Office of Precollegiate Programs for the Talented and Gifted at Iowa State University offers Talent Search opportunities in cooperation with the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa and provides both summer and academic year enrichment and learning opportunities. The goal is to match students with appropriate learning experiences.
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted: http://www.sengifted.org/
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) provides information and resources focused on the emotional needs of gifted children. Discover annual conference details and find out how to register. Download your copy of the brochure "Is My Child Gifted," a collaboration between SENG and the National Association for Gifted Children.
University of Dubuque – UD for Kids (Summer Enrichment): http://www.dbq.edu/udkids/
University of Iowa, Belin-Blank Summer Classes - Grades 2-11: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/
belinblank/summer/

Organizations for Parents and Educators

Iowa Talented and Gifted Association: ITAG Board, Conferences, Membership Information, Resources: http://www.iowatag.org
Iowa Talented and Gifted Association (ITAG) is Iowa's association of interested parents, educators, and concerned citizens dedicated to meeting the needs of talented and gifted children and youth. 8345 University Blvd., Suite F-1 Des Moines, IA 50325-1168 Phone: 515.225.2323 Fax: 515.225.6363 email: itag@assoc-serv.com
National Association for Gifted Children: Educators, Parents, Publications, Information and Resources, Conventions and Seminars: http://www.nagc.org
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, educators, other professionals and community leaders to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

Publishers

Parent Guidebooks: http://www.parentguidebooks.com
Pieces of Learning: http://piecesoflearning.com/store/
giftedandtalented.html

Media Resources Available Through Keystone AEA

Magazine/Journal List

Above and Beyond
Gifted Child Quarterly
Gifted Child Today (Also Available on EBSCO)
Search and Discover
Understanding Our Gifted

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