Information on Gifted Children
TAGFAM an online support community for talented and gifted individuals and their families
National Association of Gifted (NAGC) The website for NAGC, the major U.S. organization concerned with gifted children and their education.
National Research Center on the Gifted & Talented (NRC/GT) NRC/GT was funded under a federal Javits Grant to focus on research and wide-ranging information about the gifted. This site includes many valuable resources. Underachievers, special education, cultural diversity, grouping practices, etc.
Davidson Institute (formerly GT-CyberSource) This site features articles, resources and state policy pages to help students, parents and educators pinpoint a wealth of gifted information. There is a section of the Davidson Institute Website (Article Library) that includes an amazing collection of articles online.
A Nation Deceived The 2004 national report A Nation Deceived highlighted the disparity between the research on acceleration and the educational beliefs and practices that often run contrary to the research. The full report and research evidence are available from this site.
Gifted Development Center Dr. Linda Silverman's website, with worthwhile articles and links to many other useful sites related to gifted children and adults
Eric Database Good source for articles on education. Do a search using the word “gifted” to find archived articles and links to many relevant websites.
American Association for Gifted Children The American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) is the nation's oldest advocacy organization for gifted children. It was established in New York in 1946. It is now incorporated as a non-profit organization at Duke University and publishes information for parents, educators, and the public on its website.
National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children (News Portal) A fairly basic website. Includes a YouTube video from New York City Schools that provides an historic perspective on gifted education (may date from the 1940s).
Social & Emotional Needs
SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities.
Byrdseed Gifted This website features 10 articles about the social and emotional needs, with keynote phrases to describe each article.
This organization is dedicated to establishing social and emotional learning as an essential part of education.
KidSource Online Social/emotional characteristics of gifted children and the possible strengths and problems associated with each
Vulnerabilities of Highly Gifted Children: W. Roedell
Internet Safety
Mathematically Gifted Students
National, State and Local Advocacy
Parents of Academically Gifted Students- NKC PAGS Group
Child Development Institute How parents can support gifted children
Special Topics: Twice Exceptional
Twice Exceptional (2e) Newsletter This is the website for the 2e Newsletter – an excellent source of all kinds of timely information for and about twice exceptional gifted children.
Gifted Development Center Dr. Linda Silverman's website, with information and articles about gifted students with learning disabilities. Also includes links to many other useful sites related to gifted children and adults.
Uniquely Gifted Resources for gifted children with special needs are the focus of this excellent website, which also includes other relevant links.
Twice Gifted Website with good information on children who are gifted in conjunction with a disability.
All Kinds of Minds This website is devoted to understanding differences in learning and can help in gaining perspective on twice exceptional gifted students.
Misunderstood Minds This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding.
Designed for discussions about twice exceptional (gifted with Learning Disabilities or special needs, or just quirky) kids. Created to provide a forum with a European emphasis, but everyone is very welcome.
Links to Featured Articles
Are All Children Gifted? A Response For anyone who has ever been at a loss to respond to this question, this speech by Michael Clay Thompson eloquently provides answers.
Understand What Giftedness Is... And What It Is Not This article is by Dr. James R. Delisle and is an excerpt from his book, Parenting Gifted Kids.
Is It a Cheetah? This story by Stephanie S. Tolan uses a metaphor to help people understand why gifted students need appropriate educational opportunities.
Selected Books For Parents of Gifted Children
Delisle, J. R. (2006). Parenting gifted kids. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press. Fertig, C. (2009). Raising a gifted child: A parenting success handbook. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Galbraith, J. (2000). You know your child is gifted when...: Beginner's guide to life on the bright side. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Gordon, T. (2000). Parent effectiveness training: The proven program for raising
responsible children. New York: Three Rivers Press.
Kerr, B. (2000?). Smart girls: A new psychology of girls, women, and giftedness (Revised
Edition). Scottsdale, AZ: Gifted Psychology Press.
Kerr, B. A. & Cohn, S. (2001). Smart boys: Talent, manhood, and the search for
meaning. Scottsdale, AZ: Gifted Psychology Press.
Kurcinka, M. S. (2006). Raising your spirited child: A guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and energetic. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
Matthews, D. J. & Foster, J. F. (2004). Being smart about gifted children: A guidebook for parents and educators. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.
Neihart, M. (2008). Peak performance for smart kids: Strategies and tips for ensuring school success. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Rogers, K. B. (2002) Re-Forming gifted education: How parents and teachers can match the program to the child. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.
Smutney, J. F. (2001). Stand up for your gifted child: How to make the most of kids' strengths at school and at home. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Strip, C. A., & Hirsch, G. (2000). Helping Gifted Children Soar. Scottsdate, AZ: Gifted Psychology Press.
Walker, S. Y. (2002). Survival guide for parents of gifted kids: How to understand, live with, and stick up for your gifted child. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Warren, S. (1990). Parents' of the gifted guide to teachers/teacher's guide to parents of the gifted. Monroe, NY: Trillium Press.
Webb, J. T., Gore, J. L., Amend, E. R., & DeVries, A. R. (2007). A parent’s guide to gifted children. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.
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