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ADVANCE, just one of many offerings Louisana universities provide for gifted/talented children, is an intensive educational summer program designed for academically gifted youth, ages 12-17. Students take one class, 7 hours a day, for three weeks. They offer a wide array of classes, that range from Biology and Spanish to Film Studies and Physics.
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/1415.pdf
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AGATE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of concerned parents and educators designed to promote the education and welfare of the gifted and talented in New York State. Their goals include: Seek and make available national, state and local resources which contribute to the education of the gifted and talented; Develop, publish and disseminate appropriate materials for the education of the gifted and talented; Sponsor and foster activities that stimulate and encourage the development of improved programs and practices for the education of the ...
http://www.agateny.org
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AAGC is committed to sensitizing Alabama to the nature and importance of appropriate education for gifted students by:
- Serving as a public advocate concerning the needs of gifted young people.
- Facilitating the exchange of information concerning gifted students.
- Encouraging research on the best ways of effectively addressing the cognitive and affective needs of gifted youth, and on the social significance of properly educating them.
- Facilitating and assisting the development of local organizatio...
http://aagc.freeservers.com/aagc.html
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State Department of Education
http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp
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State Department of Education
http://www.eed.state.ak.us
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AAGTS is a nonprofit organization for parents and teachers dedicated to maximizing the potential of gifted children in New Mexico. It provides an extensive library of materials available for checkout at regularly scheduled meetings. AAGTS, founded in 1975, takes a strong advocacy role in connection with public school programs and services for gifted children.
The Albuquerque Association for Gifted and Talented Students sponsors an annual fall conference highlighting gifted education issues as addressed by nationally recognized spe...
http://www.aagts.org/
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"The American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) is the nation's oldest advocacy organization for gifted children. It was established in the late 1940's."
"Over the course of its history, AAGC has published materials for the educational research community, for people in the medical profession, and for parents and teachers of gifted children."
http://www.aagc.org/
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Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented was formed in 1974 by a dedicated group of parents and teachers who saw the need for a unified voice to represent Arizona's gifted children. AAGT publishes a newsletter, ePotential and is currently scheduled to be produced quarterly.
http://www.azagt.org
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Arizona's Department of Education is primarily a service organization, helping school districts and charter schools achieve more academic success.
http://ade.az.gov
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This Phoenix-based science center is one of the most interactive facilities in the country. Childrens' programs include a series of science camps (ages 6-11), computer classes and more. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a computerized plantetarium, multimedia classrooms and more, the Arizona Science Center is sure to keep students busy for hours. A number of teacher resources are available as well.
http://www.azscience.org/index.php
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AGATE is an independent organization promoting excellence in education, particularly as it relates to gifted and talented children and youth in Arkansas.
AGATE works to educate its members and the Arkansas community as to the nature and needs of gifted and talented children and youth, and to develop a community that recognizes, nurtures, and rewards the fulfillment of the unique individual potential of each child.
http://www.agate-arkansas.org/home.html
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The Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators (AAGEA) is a professional education association open to persons engaged in any phase of gifted and talented education administration or supervision.
http://www.aaea.k12.ar.us/AAEA/AAGEA/AAGEA.html
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The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has the task of providing each public school student in Grades kindergarten through 12 with a strong academic foundation.
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/
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The Association for Gifted and Talented Students of Louisiana (AGTSLA) works together to develop Louisiana's most precious natural resource -- the gifted and talented students! Their objectives include:
- To work with government and civic leaders in developing a plan for all areas of the nation
- To focus maximum available resources toward the education and enrichment of gifted and talented students
- To support funding, public and private, for the benefit of gifted and talented students
- To involve leadership...
http://www.agtsla.org/about.htm
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AZgifted.org is the support site for gifted and talented youth in Arizona. This site offers an array of articles to read, a parent's forum, and also has links to the Arizona Department of Education, and the Arizona Association of Gifted & Talented.
http://www.azgifted.org/
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One of the top gifted education and talent development centers in the nation, the Belin-Blank Center has established itself as a worldwide leader in research, training and gifted resources. Gifted students are the focus – this organization concentrates on identification, specialized opportunities (such as talent searches and summer programs) and much more. With a recent focus on international education, useful policy information and more is available for those interested, all over the globe. There are also a number of resources available for p...
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/
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This privately endowed grant-making organization has been dedicated to providing scholarships to residents of Colorado since 1937. Qualified applicants must have lived in Colorado for at least two years, are planning to attend a Colorado institution of higher education and have high scholastic ability. The opportunity to earn a full tuition scholarship that includes a living and book stipend is amazing!
http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/index.html
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"Each summer more than 400 students, ages 14 through post-college, join professional musicians to eat, breathe and sleep music for seven weeks. In addition to a rigorous schedule of instruction, students collaborate with faculty and guest artists in more than eighty public performances."
"The combination of studying with distinguished professional musicians and an intense performance schedule sets the Brevard Music Center apart from other summer music institutions and gives students the opportunity to understand the world of a pro...
http://www.brevardmusic.org/
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California Association for the Gifted is a mission-driven volunteer administered, non-profit association consisting of parents, educators and community members.
http://www.cagifted.org
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State Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov
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This is the website from the California Department of Education that offers some useful information about Gifted and Talented.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/gt/
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The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a program established by California law (Education Code Section 48412). If eligible to take the test, you can earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by passing the CHSPE. The CHSPE consists of two sections: an English-language Arts section and a Mathematics section. If you pass both sections of the CHSPE, the California State Board of Education will award you a Certificate of Proficiency, which by state law is equivalent to a high school diploma (although not equivalent t...
http://www.chspe.net/
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"Founded in 1986 by the young American conductor Barry Jekowsky, the California Symphony is a fully professional orchestra providing first-class performances and in-depth music education programs for the residents of Contra Costa County and the extended Bay Area."
http://californiasymphony.org/
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The Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development, founded by Dr. Tracy L. Cross, is an organization for educators that prepares them to meet the academic needs of gifted students both within and outside of the regular classroom. The Center offers courses both on campus in the summer and statewide through the academic year over the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System (IHETS) for teachers interested in obtaining the Endorsement in Gifted and Talented Education, and by offering special workshops for educators.
http://www.bsu.edu/gifted/
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The Center for Talent Development (CTD) is an accredited learning center and research facility serving the gifted community of the Midwest. Through the Midwest Talent Searches and other programs, CTD has assisted more than 350,000 families. Offering a variety of learning alternatives for the gifted student. CTD provides school-year programs such as Saturday Enrichment Program, LetterLinks distance learning, Civic Education Project, and Project EXCITE, as well as summer academic programs (Leapfrog, Apogee, Spectrum, and Equinox), informationa...
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/index.html
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Centrum changes lives. Founded in 1973 by the Washington State Arts Commission, the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction as a statewide center for arts and creativity, Centrum has evolved into a significant cultural resource.
Centrum welcomes people of all ages and abilities to participate in workshops, classes, events and performances.
http://www.centrum.org/
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"The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium was established during the Fall of 1991 to bring together the varied competencies of the University of Minnesota and the vital resources of Minnesota's communities to enhance the ability of individuals and organizations to address critical health, education, and social policy concerns in ways that improve the well-being of Minnesota's children, youth and families."
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu
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The Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented is a nonprofit organization interested in promoting appropriate education for gifted, talented, and creative children, seeks public recognition and support for these children." CAG/T encourages a statewide network of information and support for programs and programming for gifted and talented students. CAG/T publishes quarterly the "Kaleidoscope" with useful information and discussions of current issues in the field. CAG/T is a state affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.
http://www.coloradogifted.org/
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The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is the administrative arm of the Colorado State Board of Education. With an organizational commitment to high standards, challenging assessments, and rigorous accountability measures, CDE serves the pre-K-12 public education, adult literacy and library communities of Colorado.
http://www.cde.state.co.us
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The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is the administrative arm of the Colorado State Board of Education. With an organizational commitment to high standards, challenging assessments, and rigorous accountability measures, CDE serves the pre-K-12 public education, adult literacy and library communities of Colorado.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/gt/index.htm
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Operated by National Master Todd Bardwick, Colorado Master Chess, Inc. is dedicated to excellence in chess instruction and promotion in the Denver, Colorado area and the entire front range. Chess lessons and Chess camp are offered.
http://www.coloradomasterchess.com/aboutus.htm
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The Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center (CPIRC) has been created to help families and schools work better together to ensure children succeed in school. CPIRC is a network of statewide organizations and six community agencies representing urban and rural communities working together to: provide parents with information and resources to support them in their efforts to raise healthy, happy and successful children; increase parent participation in schools by helping parents develop their leadership skills and preparing educators for p...
http://www.cpirc.org/
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This website is home to the Connecticut Association for Mathematically Precocious Youth (CAMPY) -- a nonprofit organization founded to provide educational opportunities for highly able mathematics students in Connecticut. The CAMPY website will link students with information about math enrichment programs and opportunities. Parents, teachers and students will be invited to use the messages boards to establish dialogues for exchanging information and resources. Teachers will be able to use the site challenge questions for enriching students or ...
http://www.campy.org/
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"Our mission is to provide an organization for educators, psychologists, parents, policy makers, administrators and others to learn about the unique educational and affective needs of gifted and talented children and how to meet these needs effectively in our schools, families, and communities. It recognizes that gifted children come from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and have diverse abilities and interests." Topics include:Events, Calendar, Advocacy, CT Law & Policy, Hot Topics, Archive, Bibliography and Links.
http://www.ctgifted.org/
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State Department of Education
http://www.state.ct.us/sde
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The last Saturday of each month during the year, professors from different fields at CU Boulder give lectures with demonstration on topics related to their research. These lectures are at a level accessible to kids in grades 5 thru 9. Kids really enjoy the demonstrations. These are very popular, well attended and are free.
http://www.colorado.edu/ScienceDiscovery/cuwizards/index.html
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"Delaware’s Department of Education is committed to promoting the highest quality education for every Delaware student by providing visionary leadership and superior service. "
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/
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This school offers a one-week summer program bringing together academically and artistically talented sophomores from Delaware high schools. Students live in residence halls on the Newark campus and attend either the academic program (e.g., discussions, lectures, films) or the visual and performing arts program (e.g., tutorial instruction, performances). Student participants must have completed 10th grade. University faculty participate as instructors.
http://www.udel.edu/govschool/
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The Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows was established in 1998 to provide a coordinated infrastructure for Duke University's premier undergraduate merit award programs. Please note that scholars and fellows are selected from the top of the Duke undergraduate applicant pool; students do not apply directly for these particular merit awards. See specific programs for details.
The OUSF coordinator, Betty Cowan, and her assistant, Callie Ayers-Cox, work hard and graciously to make the Office the place for students in each ...
http://www.aas.duke.edu/ousf/
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The Santa Clara County Educational Technology Consortium (ETC) is beginning its twenty-third year of membership for Santa Clara County schools/districts. In response to No Child Left Behind, the focus will be on supporting the learning needs of all students with the tools and resources of technology. The consortium will continue to explore the value of the Internet, e.g., web resources and tools for curriculum development and student learning, as well as technology solutions for data management and distance learning opportunities for profession...
http://www.netc.org/
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"The FAME/UNITE/MERIT Program is designed to increase the effective participation of African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American youth in engineering and other science professions. In addition, the program provides accelerated academic enrichment instruction in mathematics, science, computer academic setting resembling a college engineering curriculum. The program also provides professional/personal development workshops, assistance in college selection and information on the engineering profession."
http://www.udel.edu/camps/academic.html#2
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The Florida Association for the Gifted is an affiliate organization of the National Association for Gifted Children. FLAG provides support for gifted students, their parents and teachers through, conferences; teaching grants; and scholarships, and offers a variety of service to its members, including its newletters.
http://www.flagifted.org/home.htm
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State Department of Education (FL)
http://www.fldoe.org
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Welcome to the website for The Florida Gifted Network (formerly PALS). FGN is an NAGC Affiliate Organization. The mission of the Florida Gifted Network is to educate the public on the needs of gifted learners and to advocate effectively for issues that affect the rights of these exceptional students and the services they receive.
http://www.floridagiftednet.org/
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As one of the nation's largest organization for studying young children and their families, the FPG Child Development Institute of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducts research and provides outreach services. Find online evaluations of public programs.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
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The mission of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children is to advocate for gifted children and youth by working with educators, parents, policy-makers, and the community to meet the needs of the gifted.
http://www.gagc.org
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It is the mission of the Georgia Department of Education to function as a service-oriented and policy-driven agency that meets the needs of local school systems as they go about the business of preparing all students for college or a career in a safe and drug-free environment where we ensure that no child is left behind.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/
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The Georgia Scholar Program is an effort by the Georgia Department of Education to identify and recognize high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Georgia Scholar Award recipients are automatically eligible to receive a Governor’s Scholarship if they continue their postsecondary education in an approved public or private college or university in Georgia and meet other program requirements. The Governor’s Scholarship is intended to be used to defray the cost of tuition for a maximum of 4 years eligibility.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/support/sss/scholarship_gsp.pdf
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The Gifted and Talented Advisory Council in Massachusetts advises the Commissioner and the Board of Education on meeting the special educational needs of students who are academically advanced (gifted and talented) and issues concerning academically advanced education in the Commonwealth. Made up of parents, educators, and community representatives, the Council represents a variety of interests and perspectives that support challenging learning opportunities for students.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/boe/sac/gifted/default.html
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The Gifted Child Society's mission consists of educational enrichment and support services specifically designed for gifted children; assistance to parents in raising gifted children to full and productive adulthood; professional training to encourage educators to meet the special needs of these youngsters; and a greater effort to win public recognition and acceptance of these special needs.
http://www.gifted.org/
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The Gifted Development Center serves parents, schools, and advocacy groups with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs, presentations, and resources for gifted children and adults. Read an interview with Annette Revel Sheely, staff member of the Gifted Development Center.
http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
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The Gifted Resource Center of New England, located in Providence, RI, serves the needs of gifted children, adolescents and their families. Clinical psychological and educational services are offered in assessment, psychotherapy, curriculum design, school consultation and teacher in-service. Also, articles, resource lists, and suggested readings are offered.
http://www.grcne.com/
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The Greater Manchester Alliance for the Gifted (GMAG) supports gifted children, their parents and educators in Manchester, New Hampshire. GMAG promotes gifted and talented programs in the public school system. In addition to it's advocacy efforts GMAG organizes enrichment activities for gifted students, offers an online message board for members, and holds monthly meetings at Hesser College.
http://allianceforthegifted.org/
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"The commitment to a quality education for all of Hawaii's children began more than 160 years ago, when Hawaii's great monarch, King Kamehameha III, established a statewide public school system. Since that time, they have continued the journey in pursuit of excellence and equity in education. Their standards set the course, while students, families, and community fill the sails with expectation as they voyage with the treasure of bright, young minds ready to lead the way to the future."
http://doe.k12.hi.us/index.html
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Hawaii's state gifted association provides enrichment programs for gifted students and support for the parents and educators of gifted students. In addition, the HGA offers training opportunities for teachers who are interested in identifying and understanding characteristics common to gifted and talented children. The website offers members the opportunity to chat and posts upcoming events.
http://search.volunteerhawaii.org/org/5747479.html
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In this website you will find information regarding the identification of Gifted and Talented children, some behavioral characteristics of GT children, differentiation for GT, and a glossary of terms used in association with the gifted.
http://www.k12.hi.us/~gtstate/index.htm
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The HomeSchool Association of California:
- Honors the diversity of homeschoolers
- Supports and promotes the entire spectrum of homeschooling
- Provides information
- Monitors and influences legislation
- Offers opportunities for families to get together
- Empowers families to make the choices that respect the rights, needs, and aspirations of their children
HSC welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling
http://www.hsc.org/chaos/gifted/
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This site hosts a message board to support families who homeschool by county in Michigan. It also includes many groups, such as SAGE - which specifically offers support for gifted education in the home.
http://www.homeschoolingmichigan.com/index.html
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The Hudson Valley Writers' Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the appreciation of literary excellence and to stimulate and nurture the creation of literary works in all sectors of the population. It offers classes for professional and amateur writers, presents public readings by well-known and emerging prose writers and poets, does outreach work in several community sites, and publishes at least one book of poetry each year.
http://www.writerscenter.org/
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An advocacy and professional group that works improve the availability and quality of information, programs, and training for gifted and talented education in Idaho.
http://www.itag-sage.org
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Idaho State Department of Education
http://www.sde.state.id.us/dept
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This is a closer look into the policies, resources, and funding for the Idaho Gifted and Talented.
http://www.sde.state.id.us/GiftedTalented/
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IAGC offers several scholarships for members, gifted students, their teachers and their parents. Some scholarships include tuition vouchers for the IAGC Convention, while others offer monetary awards for student excellence or for significant contributions to the field of gifted education.
http://www.iagcgifted.org/recognition/index.shtml
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The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is a not-for-profit corporation that was established in 1989 by a small group of educators who wanted to create a voice for gifted education within their state. The organization works to further opportunities for gifted students, and to better understand their educational and social/emotional needs. Gifted educators, parents of gifted children, and other individuals continue to support the IAGC mission and related goals.
http://www.iagcgifted.org/index.shtml
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Illinois State Department of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us
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This program under the supervision of the Indiana Association of School Principals, is a unique inter-scholastic academic competition program which allows Indiana's senior high, junior/middle, and elementary school students an opportunity to compete in academics similar to the way they compete in athletics.
http://www.iasp.org/dspcompetitions.aspx
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IAG is a united body of parents, educators and concerned citizens committed to the advocacy and advancement of educational practices and resources which will meet the unique learning needs of gifted/talented students.
http://www.iag-online.org
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Indiana State Education Department
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us
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"Invent Iowa is a comprehensive, statewide program developed to assist Iowa's educators in promoting the invention process as part of their regular kindergarten through twelfth-grade curriculum. This program was initiated in 1987 through the support of state political, business, and educational leaders in response to the future of rapidly expanding technology and the reported decline in American inventiveness in relation to other nations."
Students may enter an invention to be included in the Iowa State Invention Convention, held ...
http://www.uiowa.edu/~belinctr/special-events/inventia/
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The mission of the Iowa Department of Education: Helping communities meet the learning needs of all of their children and adults.
http://www.state.ia.us/educate/
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Iowa Talented & Gifted (ITAG), an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children, is a tax exempt, 501(c)3, organization which was organized more than 25 years ago with a vision that gifted/talented children in the state of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs.
http://www.iowatag.org
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Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented & Creative (KGTC) is a nonprofit state wide organization made up of parents, students and educators who are deeply concerned about the educational needs of gifted, talented, and creative young people in Kansas.
http://www.kgtc.org
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Kansas State Department of Education
http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/Welcome.html
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Organized in 1979 and located on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, this association for gifted education is a non-profit volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators and all citizens interested in being advocates for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted and talented youth in Kentucky. A white paper is available on the website on Kentucky's gifted education for use with decision makers. KAGE is affiliated with the National Assoc...
http://www.wku.edu/kage
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The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
http://www.kde.state.ky.us
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Louisiana State Department of Education
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/index.html
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The mission of the Division of Special Populations is to provide leadership in ensuring that all children and students with exceptional needs, including those who are disabled, gifted or talented, homeless, or with limited proficiency in the English language, are given access to a free public education that is appropriate to their needs and will give them the opportunity to become productive and independent citizens.
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/specialp/486.html
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Maine State Department of Education
http://www.state.me.us/education/homepage.htm
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Maine Educators of the Gifted and Talented has been organized in order to further the common good of gifted child education in the State of Maine.
The organizations goals include:
- To disseminate news and information to parents and professionals interested in gifted and talented youth
- To foster the professional growth of educators in order to serve the needs of gifted and talented youth
- To work cooperatively and collaboratively with the State Department, university system and other appropriate organizations...
http://www.megat.org/index.html
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The Maryland Coalition for Gifted and Talented Education (MCGATE) is a statewide parent/professional advocacy group. Membership in MCGATE is open to Maryland's local county advocacy groups, individual parents, students, educators, administrators, concerned citizens, and businesses. Work is done on the national, state, and local levels and with other educational associations to build support for gifted children in Maryland. MCGATE is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers.
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MSDE offers a variety of educational summer programs for grades 4-12 including Maritime Studies, Mathematics, Future Engineers and more. See current schedule on their website.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/giftedtalented/centers.htm
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"The Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education is a non-profit organization of parents, administrators, educators, and professionals in both business and human services who share a recognition of the need to foster the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in our state."
http://www.massgifted.org/
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"Project MEGSSS is a not-for-profit corporation established to provide a challenging and exciting program for mathematically gifted students beginning in grades 6 and 7. Project MEGSSS provides an opportunity for gifted students to come together in an intellectually stimulating setting without removing them completely from the social setting of their peers. The students study an internationally developed curriculum, 'The Elements of Mathematics,' specifically designed for gifted students. The courses are taught by teachers who are specialists b...
http://www.megsss.org/
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The Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education (MAGE) is dedicated to providing leadership, advocacy, and support of differentiated education and services for meeting the unique needs of gifted, talented, and creative students in Michigan.
http://www.migiftedchild.org/
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Michigan State Department of Education
http://www.michigan.gov/mde
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The Michigan Merit Award provides $2,500 to high school graduates for outstanding performance on their Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. About 49,000 high school graduates earn the award each year.
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38193_39284---,00.html
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This is a high school completion program that offers to pay for the first two years of college and beyond for identified students who graduate from high school or complete their GED before age 20.
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-1728_1938-6034--,00.html
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MCGT is a state-wide organization of parents, educators, administrators and professional people who live or work with gifted children and are interested in their education and well-being. MCGT's mission is to promote better understanding of, and educational services for gifted and talented children.
http://www.mcgt.net/
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Minnesota State Department of Education
http://education.state.mn.us
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The Minnesota Educators of Gifted and Talented (MEGT) promotes and supports the professional preparation of teachers and other educational professionals, cooperates with other organizations and agencies in efforts to promote the education, funding and welfare of gifted and talented students, and encourages scholarly research and the dissemination of information pertaining to gifted and talented children in school and society.
http://www.users.ties.k12.mn.us/~megt
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The Mississippi Association for Gifted Children (MAGC) is a non-profit organization that serves as a public advocate for gifted children and youth in the state of Mississippi.
The organization provides members with: an annual conference to supply training relevant to the education of gifted children and youth; publications and information for teachers and families of gifted children; student scholarships and teacher grants; workshops and special training sessions for parents and teachers; opportunities for teachers and parents to n...
http://www.muw.edu/magc/index.htm
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Mississippi State Department of Education
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us
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This merit-based program provides an annual scholarship award of $2,000 to top-ranked high school seniors to attend approved Missouri postsecondary schools. Home-schooled students or those who have obtained a certificate of high school equivalence by passing the General Educational Development (GED) examination are eligible for consideration. Eligible students must receive the scholarship during the academic year immediately following their senior year in high school to maintain eligibility. The deadline for submitting a completed scholarship a...
http://admissions.truman.edu/costs/scholarships.asp#state
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Missouri State Department of Education
http://dese.mo.gov
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A state-wide organization dedicated to the needs of gifted and talented children in Montana.
http://www.mtagate.org/
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Nä Pua No'eau Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children was established at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo in 1989 for the purpose of increasing educational enrichment opportunities for Hawaiian children in grades K- 12. Outreach centers were later established on the islands of Maui, Kaua'i, O'ahu and Moloka'i, Lana'i and the West side of the Island of Hawai‘i to expand activities throughout the State of Hawai'i.
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The mission of the Nebraska Association for the Gifted (NAG) is to promote quality education and opportunities for individuals with high abilities through proactive leadership and advocacy.
NAG is a non-profit, statewide, nationally affiliated, organization of parents and educators who are interested in the education of gifted youth.
http://www.nebraskagifted.org/index.html
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Nebraska State Department of Education
http://www.nde.state.ne.us
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Nevada Advocates for Highly Gifted Children is a support group comprised of parents, educators and community members who support the needs of highly gifted children, those who score 145+ on the Stanford Binet IQ test. NAHGC is involved in advocacy, parent support, and social interaction for highly gifted children. Web site is currently under development.
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The Nevada Association for the Gifted and Talented will advocate for all Nevada students that are gifted. It will support all programs and initiatives that encourage these students in their educational, social, and emotional development. This will be done through education of students, educators, parents, community members and legislators.
http://www.nevadagt.org/
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"This program hosts 30 students between their junior and senior year of high school. They stay on the University of Nevada Reno campus and lectures and field trips are set up for them. They keep journals and participate in a research project. Participants are selected through an application procedure. Schools are asked to send their top five choices. All schools in the state are encouraged to send in applicants."
http://www2.library.unr.edu/vpaa/fullrecord.asp?ProgID=154
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The goals of the New Hampshire Association for Gifted Education include: to promote appropriate education of gifted and talented children especially within the state of New Hampshire; networking with professionals in the field; provide opportunities for professional development in the field of gifted education; and to serve as liaison to the NH Department of Education and the state legislature.
http://www.nhage.org/
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New Hampshire State Department of Education
http://www.ed.state.nh.us
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A State chapter of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC) is a resource serving the needs of gifted and talented children. Included in this website are message boards for parents, children and educators, links to other Gifted/Talented related websites, and updates on state and federal legislation targeted towards the Gifted population.
http://www.njagc.org
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The New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented Programs is an organization dedicated to providing a special forum for teachers and students involved in gifted education. Membership is open to any school district in New Jersey interested in specialized programs for the gifted.
http://www.njcgtp.org/
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New Jersey State Department of Education
http://www.state.nj.us/education
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Free to join, this website can be used as a tool to locate other parents and educators with a desire to improve gifted education in your state. Although based in New Jersey, NJPING's goal is to enable you to network locally. Resources, events and reading lists are all included on this website.
http://www.njping.org/
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The New York Film Academy is one of the most recognized names among film schools and acting schools across the world. With three year-round locations: New York, Los Angeles and London, England and several additional summer locations offering adult workshops and high school film summer camps, the New York Film Academy is accessible to individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds
http://www.nyfa.com/summer_camp/index.html
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New York State Department of Education (NY)
http://www.nysed.gov
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The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award is designed to recognize the Kentucky student who displays excellence in academics, leadership, arts and community service at a level beyond what is expected of the student's age group. The award offers a $500 savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Education/KAGE/ngaward.html/
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North Carolina Academic Scholars Program is designed for students in grades 9-12. Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. The students who qualify for this special recognition: will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars; will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas; may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events; may be...
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars
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The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented is an organization of teachers, parents, other educators, and community leaders who foster a better understanding of the needs and capabilities of academically/intellectually gifted children. We promote and support the development of academically/intellectually gifted students through dissemination of information and advocate on the behalf of these students. Additionally, we support and foster collaborative efforts between local PAGE organizations and local education agencies that exten...
http://www.ncagt.org/
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North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us
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The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools—and the students they serve—reach their full potential. We specialize in the educational applications of technology.
http://www.ncrel.org/index.html
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The North Dakota Psychological Association is the voice of psychology in the state of North Dakota. The NPA provides information to consumers, and the media, about psychological issues.
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/directory/ND/association.html
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The State Department is dedicated to provide assistance and serve as a resource for all school districts and related education organizations in North Dakota.
http://www.dpi.state.nd.us
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The mission of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children is to promote and to support the development of gifted students through dissemination of information, advocacy on their behalf, encouragement of affiliate organizations, and to promote research in the area of the gifted child. Their website offers a wealth of resources for students, parents and educators including the OhioGift Listserve and a large list of internet resources.
http://www.oagc.com/
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Ohio State Department of Education
http://www.ode.state.oh.us
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Oklahoma Association of Gifted, Creative, and Talented (OAGCT) was founded to bring together concerned professionals and other persons interested in gifted, creative, and talented youth for their mutual support and growth. Their goals are:
- To support appropriate educational opportunities
- To encourage the improvement of educational services to all youth, specifically those who are gifted, creative, and talented
- To inform the general public of the needs of gifted, creative, talented youth
- To disseminat...
http://www.oagct.org/
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The Gifted and Talented section of the Oklahoma State Department of Education website has been designed to provide information related to gifted and talented education to students, parents, teachers, administrators and other child advocates.
http://title3.sde.state.ok.us/gifted/
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Oklahoma State Department of Education
http://sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultie.html
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The Olympic Peninsula Women's Outdoor Institute is located in Washington State, on the Olympic Peninsula, along the shores of the Hood Canal. This organization is dedicated to providing the tools to empower girls and women by introducing participants to self-challenge and accomplishment through outdoor sports activities: hiking, backpacking, ropes challenge courses and sea kayaking are the main tools of the program. OPWOI maintains a special focus in serving at risk or low income girls and women, survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault...
http://www.opwomensoutdoor.org
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The Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted (OATAG) is a non-profit, non-discriminatory, statewide organization of educators and parents interested in promoting growth opportunities for talented and gifted children in Oregon. OATAG is the state affiliate for the National Association of Gifted Children.
http://www.oatag.org/
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Oregon State Department of Education
http://www.ode.state.or.us
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PA Homeschoolers is a network linking homeschoolers that organizes political action, provides for communication among homeschoolers, and organizes state-wide activities including a homeschool excellence day in the Harrisburg Capitol Rotunda. This is a great site for homeschoolers and even parents of children in public or private schools. This organization has also published several books and guides, which it sells in their internet bookstore. The site also sells workbooks, educational games, math textbooks, videos, and other educational materi...
http://www.pahomeschoolers.com/
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Parent Education Network (PEN) is a statewide coalition in Pennsylvania of parents of children representing a range of disabilities and ages. PEN believes strongly that knowledgeable, skillful parents impact effectively on early intervention, special education, and adult services for their child with disabilities. PEN's Parent Training Projects promote mutual respect between parents and professionals for the knowledge, skills, and abilities each contributes to develop appropriate educational and service delivery outcomes for the child and adult...
http://www.parentednet.org/
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The Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) is the only organization in Pennsylvania which unites parents, teachers and administrators in the interests of education for gifted children. PAGE is an affiliate of NAGC, National Association for Gifted Children; CEC, Council of Exceptional Children, and NASAG, National Alliance of State Associations for the Gifted.
http://www.penngifted.org/
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Pennsylvania State Department of Education
http://www.pde.state.pa.us
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This organization advocates and offers support for intellectually gifted students in Missouri. They provide a rigorous academic curriculum in a supportive environment through several of their programs.
http://sps.k12.mo.us/phelps/index.htm
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Project REAL addresses the unique needs of rural school districts, educators, students and their parents. Project REAL provides programs, research networking, and support to increase academic performance for gifted rural students, increase availability of professional development opportunities for educators in rural schools and increase Pennsylvania's capacity to provide effective gifted education programs for all students.
http://www.pagiftededucation.info/
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The Quest Scholars Program was founded on a firm belief in the potential and ability of the nation's most talented under-served students. The organization includes two programs--QuestBridge, and QuestLeadership. Both programs are free of charge to participants.
http://questscholars.stanford.edu/
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Rhode Island Advocates for Gifted Education (RIAGE) is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and others who recognize the need to provide appropriate education and support for gifted and talented students in Rhode Island.
http://www.riage.org
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Rhode Island State Department of Education
http://www.ridoe.net
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The Rhode Island State Advisory Committee on Gifted and Talented Education web site is to provide the base for a statewide network of communication, resource and advocacy for children, parents and educators interested in gifted and talented education. The Advisory Committee exists to advise the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education on all matters relevant to gifted and talented education in Rhode Island. Toward that end, the Advisory Committee membership strives to determine the status of gifted and talented education, to identify ...
http://www.ri.net/gifted_talented/rhode.html
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The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a $1,500 award renewable for up to three additional years which will be made, contingent upon receipt of a federal grant, to an equal number of graduating seniors or equivalents in each congressional district, which represents equitable geographic distribution of the State of Georgia.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/support/sss/scholarship_byrd.pdf
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"Saturday Academy's Classes & Workshops program offers enrichment courses after school and on vacations and weekends to 4th-12th grade students. Classes are available throughout Oregon in the Portland/Vancouver area and at regional centers. Classes are project based with lots of hands on opportunities for students. An emphasis is placed on classes in the sciences, math and technology. Students explore areas of interest with community experts. Many classes are held on-site in the workplace. Some examples of classes taught are BASIC Programmi...
http://www.saturdayacademy.org/
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"TMSC's Saturday program reachs the needs of high-ability, high-interest students in grades 4-8, all areas of the state, and accepts both individual applications and students in local Gifted & Talented programs. Students meet for five Saturdays, and for an additional day's worth of enrichment programs for each course. Some programs will meet by arrangement (astronomy nighttime programs) and some even continue to 'meet' over the Internet during the week. Students are given some instruction as needed to reach their goal: an individual or small-gr...
http://www.tmsc.org/
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Schooner Sound Learning is a non-profit marine education organization dedicated to the conservation of Long Island Sound and the rivers of Connecticut, and appreciation of their culture, history and future. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Schooner provides educational opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to promote awareness and concern for Long Island Sound, arguably Connecticut's greatest natural resource.
http://www.schoonerinc.org/
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The Florida Association for the Gifted offers this scholarship to gifted high school students, in honor of Dick Scobee, the commander of the Challenger space shuttle. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding gifted students who intend to pursue college studies in math, science or technology.
http://www.flagifted.org/announcements.htm
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The goal of SCCGE is to to develop the potential of gifted and talented students in South Carolina. Through teacher development programs, educational workshops, an annual conference and more, SCCGE is working to improve gifted education in the state.
http://www.scgifted.org/
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South Carolina State Department of Education
http://www.myscschools.com/
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Enter into a web full of exciting activities and resources for Gifted/Talented students, their families and their teachers. SD-AGC members should check out the MEMBERS section to see what is new in the realm of Gifted/Talented education in South Dakota and across the nation.
http://www.sd-agc.org/index.htm
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South Dakota State Department of Education
http://www.state.sd.us/deca/Index.htm
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This program gives high school students the opportunity to take college courses for high school and college credit. SPAN is a division of the Honors Program at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). There are two levels of entry into SPAN: the Running Start Program (for freshman and sophomores) and the Upperclass Program (for juniors and seniors). SPAN students pay regular IUPUI tuition costs.
http://uc.iupui.edu/SPAN/
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The Mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights of children. Through this collaboration, all children will become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society.
http://www.spannj.org/
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The Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG) is a nonprofit support group of educators, parents, and other concerned citizens united in advocating for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted, creative, and talented youth in Tennessee. TAG is a state affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
http://www.tag-tenn.org/
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Tennessee State Department of Education
http://www.state.tn.us/education
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The Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER) is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to support programs, policy initiatives, and legislation that will expand and enhance advanced educational opportunities for PreK-12 students in Tennessee, and to foster an understanding of gifted children and their exceptional needs. TIGER provides a communication network for parents, educators, policy-makers, and other members of the community who are interested in promoting these goals.
http://www.tigernetwork.org/
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Obtain information about the Texas A&M Honors Program. Download the Honors handbook for dates, fees and registration.
http://honors.tamu.edu/honors/about.aspx
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The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) is an organization of educators, parents, and friends of the gifted. Chartered in 1978, TAGT is the nation’s largest state advocacy group of its kind, providing about 4,000 members with a forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the education of gifted and talented students.
The TAGT mission is to promote awareness of the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students and to impact the development of appropriate educational serv...
http://www.txgifted.org/index.cfm
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Texas State Department of Education. A great site for test taking: Proficiency tests, End of Unit Exams
http://www.tea.state.tx.us
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The Texas Home School Coalition is the state support organization whose mission is to serve and protect the home school community of Texas. It provides assistance and support for families that are considering or are already homeschooling.
http://www.thsc.org/
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For 25 years, The Center for Gifted Studies has been offering all types of services and gifted child programs (Super Saturdays). Under the direction of Dr. Julia Link Roberts, the Board of Regents at Western Kentucky University created the center as a unit within the university. Minority scholarships are available for SCATS and VAMPY. As a leader in the field, this center is a strong source of information. They're award winning newsletter,
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The Gifted Association of Missouri (GAM) seeks to "Expand the Promise" of gifted education in Missouri through advocacy, information, and greater awareness of the unique educational needs of the gifted and talented children.
Children with unusual potential have unique learning needs and Missourians must become aware of these children and their needs at home, at school, and in the community.
http://www.mogam.org/www/publications.shtml
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This competition is a non-profit, independent, educational service agency that provides a public forum to showcase academic excellence and places academic achievement in a position of prestige. This is an opportunity for students to succeed and excel in their academics along with promoting group membership and encouraging self-sufficiency. This competition is open to all public and nonpublic schools in Kentucky.
http://www.kaac.com/
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The Math Circle is a "program of courses founded in 1994, designed for students who enjoy math and want the added challenge of exciting topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Its teachers are experienced, committed, and enthusiastic. Our classes encourage a free discussion of ideas; while the courses are mathematically rigorous, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed."
http://www.themathcircle.org
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The Serteens Club of Hawai'i is a service-oriented club comprised of some of the State's brightest gifted and talented students from various Hawaii public and private schools. The goals of the program are to promote social interaction, leadership training, peer association, and service to the community. With various service projects, socials, educational speakers, and camps, Serteens learn about their world and how to give back to the society.
http://serteenshawaii.org/index.html
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The Wisconsin Center for Gifted Learners develops and provides programs and guidance for gifted learners, their families, and teachers to support the social/cognitive and educational development of children who love to learn and whose exceptional intellectual abilities require special services.
http://my.execpc.com/~wcgl/
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This program is for students who care about wildlife, lakes, rivers and wetlands, native plant uses, human health, ecosystem health, Native American culture and history.
"During a typical summer experience we spend the the first week at the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in northern Wisconsin, with possible field trips to the Bad River, Red Cliff, Oneida, Mole Lake and Menominee reservations. Week two takes us to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with field trips to sites in the Madison area of southern Wisconsin."
http://www.ies.wisc.edu/
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Utah Association for Gifted Children (UAGC) is a non-profit, statewide organization of parents, students, and educators dedicated to the educational needs of gifted and talented children in Utah. We promote the concept that educating our gifted youth to their fullest potential is not only in their best interest but their right, and will ultimately benefit us all.
http://www.uagc.org/
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The Vermont Council for Gifted Education (VCGE) is a non-profit organization of educators, parents, and others who recognize the need to provide appropriate education and support for gifted and talented students. VCGE works actively on the local, state, and national levels to help educators and parents foster the growth and development of children and youth who have exceptional abilities, talents, and needs.
http://www.vcge.org/organization.htm
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The Virginia Association of the Gifted is a statewide organization of parents, educators, and community leaders that advocates appropriate instruction for all gifted learners. The association supports research in gifted education and advocates specialized preparation for educators of the gifted. The association also disseminates information, maintains a statewide network of communication, and cooperates with organizations and agencies to improve the quality of education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
http://www.vagifted.org/
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Virginia State Department of Education
http://www.pen.k12.va.us
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A statewide organization of educators dedicated to the needs of talented and gifted children in Washington.
http://www.waetag.net/
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The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is a coalition of organizations sponsoring academic and athletic competitions. Their website and Journal give a complete schedule of competition dates as well as descriptions of the participating organizations. Contact information is available for each organization. The following four competitions are those often used with gifted students, but many other options are available including science fairs and math competitions: Destination ImagiNation; Future Problem Solving (FPS); Histo...
http://www.wiaa.com/
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Washington State Department of Education
http://www.k12.wa.us
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The purpose of the West Virginia Association for the Gifted and Talented:
- To promote the education of the gifted and talented in West Virginia.
- To coordinate the efforts of gifted educators within the state of West Virginia.
- To provide a communication network for individuals interested in the education of gifted and talented youth.
- To disseminate gifted education information to educators, parents, and public officials.
- To serve as advocates for gifted and talented youth.
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http://www.wvgifted.org/
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The West Virginia Office of Special Education provides an administrative structure and statewide management of special education programs including gifted education. This site offers various resources and reports, including a statewide analysis of gifted education.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/Gifted.htm
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The Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery offers year round hands-on educational programs to people of all ages to foster a life long appreciation of the environment and to promote an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community. Summer programs, school year programs, and outreach programs are available.
http://www.wildbear.org/menu.html
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The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is a non-profit organization of parents, students, educators, business and industry personnel, and other interested persons who are dedicated to fostering a climate in the home, school, and community that allows each individual to reach his or her unique potential. WATG maintains a statewide Board of Directors, representing educators, school administrators, parents, business, and higher education. The organization was formed in 1993, and is the result of the merging of two former organiza...
http://www.watg.org/
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The Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY) is proud to offer many opportunities for talented students in Wisconsin. These include on-line programs during the school year, and enrichment and accelerated courses through their residential programs during the summer months. In addition to these, WCATY is the Wisconsin affiliate for the Midwest Talent Search. The mission statement of WCATY is to provide programs and services that support, motivate, and challenge academically talented students in the state. WCATY's philosophy empha...
http://www.wcaty.org/
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Wisconsin State Department of Education
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us
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Wyoming State Deparment of Education
http://www.k12.wy.us
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Founded in 1991, the Young Scientist Program is designed to attract high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and individualized contact between young people and active scientists.
http://medicine.wustl.edu/~ysp/
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"Yunasa, the Lakota word meaning balance, is a weeklong camp experience for highly gifted youth. The mission of Yunasa is to teach campers techniques and skills for integrating the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical aspects of their lives. Yunasa is devoted to reminding bright young people that they are more than just intellect. The Institute's trained staff provides campers with a physically and emotionally safe environment where each camper gains new confidence and skills and is challenged to achieve ...
http://www.educationaladvancement.org/programs/students/yunasa/overview.php
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