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This organization offers assistance in locating a therapist in your area of need and the opportunity to speak confidentially with a trained professional who can help evaluate your situation and assist you in finding a therapist with special sensitivity and experience in your area of need.
http://www.1-800-therapist.com/
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AGLOA is a non-profit organization formed in 1991 to encourage and conduct academic games competition at the local and national level. In academic games students try to outthink each other in the areas of mathematics, language arts, and social studies. Some games require a kit in which cubes are rolled and played on a board. Other games involve students answering questions read by a central reader. Currently, the games occur in only a limited number of states, but AGLOA encourages new communities to join.
http://www.academicgames.org
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"The Achievement Advocate Online Mentoring Community was founded in 2000 by Student Achievement and Advocacy Services, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping students maximize their potential. The Achievement Advocate program is staffed by educators experienced in distance learning and curriculum development. The program is built on the belief that barriers to student success are often more than financial. Help us break patterns of failure for children who simply need extra support and encouragement to succeed!"
http://www.achievementadvocate.org/
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ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. Though designed to meet a wide array of needs, all ACT programs and services have one guiding purpose: to help people achieve education and career goals by providing information for life's transitions.
http://www.act.org/
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This website provides everything you need to know about AP exams and courses, including the benefits of participation, AP preparation, exam information, test subject areas as well as FAQ's.
http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/index.html
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Align to Achieve, Inc., is an independent, not-for-profit organization created in October of 2001 as an outgrowth of its parent company, Achieve, Inc. Align to Achieve (A2A)'s purpose is:
- to build and maintain a Standards Database of the latest K-12 content standards and benchmarks from states, national organizations, and selected countries;
- to provide educators, publishers, and education solution providers with a clear, concise, and consistent format of skill expectations across the nation and beyond in K-12 education;
http://www.aligntoachieve.org/
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This non-profit organization's mission seeks to improve the lives of children by recognizing their fullest potential and providing them with the inspiration and tools to meet their objectives. They offer a variety of programs to support this mission. Visit the website to find fun and exciting contests, a "mentoring hub" which will connect you to a range of positive role models and more - all in support of excellence!
http://www.amazing-kids.org/
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This site is designed to serve both AACAP Members, and Parents and Families. Information is provided as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12 million children and adolescents at any given time in the United States. You will find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meet...
http://www.aacap.org/
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The American Association of School Administrator's (AASA's) mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
http://www.aasa.org/
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The purpose of The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.
http://www.legion.org/
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This website has numerous resources for those interested in and/or needing help with math. A link is provided to summer math camps for high school students.
http://www.ams.org
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As an organization, American Mensa provides intelligent individuals an opportunity to meet other smart people at the local, regional, and national levels. Mensans interact at entertaining events and exchange ideas through a variety of publications. Mensa members also work to help others in their communities by providing scholarships and volunteering for community-oriented activities.
http://www.americanmensa.com
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"Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide."
http://www.apa.org/
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Virginian youth under 21 can join one of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras. They have two training orchestras and two symphonic orchestras. Promising musicians will have the opportunity to work closely with conductors and coaches for intense training and development. Each student will also prepare at least three programs of repertoire for performance. Rehearsal times are Monday evenings from September through May.
http://www.ayporchestras.org/
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. (NCLD) offers this $10,000 scholarship annually to one high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who plans on pursuing an undergraduate degree. Check the website for applicant qualifications and deadlines. Some qualifications include financial need and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
http://www.ld.org/awards/afscholarinfo.cfm
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This website brings together students, instructors, peers, and friends for discussions of problem solving methods, instructional materials, and other common interests. Members of our community participate in Math Jams and a message board through which they learn problem solving methods and interact with students, instructors, and math enthusiasts around the world. It also includes an online school, and lists of resources for strong math students.
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/
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Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) recognizes artistically accomplished high school seniors in the areas of dance, music, visual arts, film/video, photography, voice, jazz, theather and writing with cash awards and scholarships. In addition, the NFAA nominates up to 50 National ARTS winners each year to the Presidential Scholar Foundation for consideration in the commission's selection of the twenty Presidential Scholars in the ARTS.
http://www.nfaa.org/
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This nonprofit organization provides families and those individuals affected with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders with information, support, and advocacy.
http://www.aspennj.org
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This national nonprofit organization is committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on social and communication disorders, with particular focus on Asperger Syndrome and related disorders.
http://www.asperger.org
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"AEGUS, The Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students, serves as an advocate for this special population. For over 19 years, we have provided a forum for ideas and interventions aimed at helping these twice-exceptional students reach their full and considerable potential. With members worldwide, we use our newsletter, position papers, bibliographies, resource directory and annual and regional conferences to further these educational goals."
http://www.aegus1.org/
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The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) is a non-profit organization founded in 1971. Their continuing goal is to encourage women in the mathematical sciences. AWM currently has more than 4,100 members (women and men) representing a broad spectrum of the mathematical community — from the United States and around the world!
http://www.awm-math.org/
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Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child and maturing adolescent. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education in to an art that educates the whole child—the heart and the hands, as well as the head.
http://www.awsna.org/index.html
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Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees,...
http://www.act.org/goldwater/
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Beautiful Feet Books is a publisher of Rea Berg's History Through Literature, study guides, and a variety of children's literature.
http://www.bfbooks.com/
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The Buros Institute for Mental Measurements has published the most comprehensive listing of test information in the field of measurement since 1938. The website provides online access to over 2,000 test reviews for a nominal fee per review. The Institute also provides audit and accreditation sevices, psychometric research, consultation, workshops and contractual oversight.
http://www.unl.edu/buros/
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"The Center for Creative Learning offers a variety of publications, training programs, information support, and consulting services on creativity, Creative Problem Solving, talent development, and learning styles. We believe that all people have strengths and talents that are important to recognize, develop, and use throughout life. We also believe that people of all ages can improve their skills and ability to use creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making, and that research on learning style helps us to understand ho...
http://www.creativelearning.com
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The Center for Development and Learning (CDL) is a private nonprofit mission-driven organization that specializes in the development and dissemination of leading edge research, knowledge, training and best practices from diverse yet related fields that impact educational success. CDL was originally conceived to help turn the cycle of frustration and failure into hope and success for children with nontraditional learning profiles. Soon realizing that its work had broader application and was helping all children learn at higher levels, CDL was re...
http://www.cdl.org
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Explore the Bay and its wetlands. Using the latest in computers and technology, students will get a real hands-on opportunity to explore, study, and conduct actual scientific research on the Chesapeake Bay. Canoe among the herons, seine for aquatic life, and muck through a marsh. Experience nature first-hand, and develop the skills to do the work of a scientist.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers.htm
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Founded in 1983, the goal of the Center's programs is to help keep the United States competitive in science and technology. Programs allow the Center to establish long-term relationships with enrollees and enable them to become creators, inventors and scientists. Annually, students can participate in: The USA Biology Olympiad and the Research Science Institute (RSI).
http://www.cee.org/
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This Center, housed within the American Psychological Association (APA), provides public awareness, support, new research discoveries and clinical applications that develop success and performance for gifted and talented children and adolescents.
http://www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html
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The mission of CGEP is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research ideas that will enhance the achievement and performance of children and adolescents with special gifts and talents in all domains, including the academic disciplines, the performing arts, sports, and the professions.
http://www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html
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"Explore the role of the engineer in the 21st Century while gaining hands on experience using state of the art technology. You will work with your peers and develop math and science skills to work on problems on the forefront of engineering. You will learn how the computer has affected all aspects of engineering practice and use modern software tools to investigate interesting problems. As a Junior Engineer, you will have access to the Computer Aided Design laboratory with thirty computer workstations, each of which is loaded with the lates...
http://www.msde.state.md.us/summercenters/brochure/24_Junior_Engineer_C%20.pdf
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The Center for the Gifted was established in 1983 to meet the needs of gifted people of all ages. The Center is nationally known for its successful efforts to provide gifted people with the assistance and encouragement they need to identify, develop, and express their intellectual and creative potentials for the benefit of themselves and society. Services include: counseling and psychotherapy for gifted individuals, couples, and families; gifted identification and psychoeducational assessment; vocational interest testing and career guidance; a...
http://www.centerforthegifted.org/
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This website is the online home of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. CHADD is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD. Many individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD, the national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support. The organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in the as...
http://www.chadd.org/
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The Columbus Foundation Community Grant allows students in grades 6th through 8th the opportunity to address issues facing their local communities. Students work in groups brainstorming a current issue facing their community and possible solutions to help alleviate the problem. There is a deadline and prizes include a $25,000 grant to the winning team to use in order to pursue their plan and help the community.
http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/
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The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force with squadrons throughout the United States. The composite squadrons also have youth components that allow children sixth grade and above to join. The organization provides aerospace education, leadership development, and assists in search and rescue operations. Children can work their way through the ranks and even learn how to fly a plane.
http://www.capnhq.gov
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The Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) is a private foundation whose statement of purpose is to increase and disseminate mathematical knowledge; to educate mathematicians and other scientists about new discoveries in the field of mathematics; to encourage gifted students to pursue mathematical careers; and to recognize extraordinary achievements and advances in mathematical research.
http://www.claymath.org/
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A guided tour of CNN studios in Atlanta, Georgia offers a peek at the process of news production at a network which brings "news to over one billion people around the globe."
http://www.cnn.com/StudioTour/
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Capacity building for youth led social change is programmed through the Ms. Foundation for Women. As the country’s first national, multi-issue women’s fund, the Ms. Foundation directs resources of all kinds to cutting-edge projects that nurture girls’ leadership skills, protect the health and safety of women, and provide low-income women with the tools to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. CFYS is a program which supports organizations working at the intersection of positive youth development, youth-led social change and gender-...
http://www.ms.foundation.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=48
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"The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) offers educational leadership conferences for an elite group of outstanding young people from across the country and around the world, whose nomination provides them with unmatched enrichment opportunities in a distinguished academic environment."
http://www.cylc.org/index.cfm
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Dedicated to excellence and fairness in early education, the Core Knowledge Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization. The Foundation conducts research on curricula, develops books and other materials for parents and teachers, offers workshops for teachers, and serves as the hub of a growing network of Core Knowledge schools. The "Core Knowledge" movement is an educational reform based on the premise that a grade-by-grade core of common learning is necessary to ensure a sound and fair elementary education.
http://www.coreknowledge.org/
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The CNCS provides strategic critical support to volunteer organizations that, in turn, deliver much-needed services to communities throughout the country. One of their many goals is to build character and create career and educational opportunities through the volunteer experience. To accomplish these goals, the Corporation provides grants and training and technical assistance to developing and expanding volunteer organizations. In addition, the Corporation explores, develops, and models effective approaches for using volunteers to meet the nat...
http://www.nationalservice.org/about/overview/index.asp
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The Davidson Fellows scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
http://www.davidsonfellows.org
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In 1999, the Davidsons founded this Institute to support our nation's brighest young people. This national non-profit located in Reno, Nevada provides a variety of programs: Davidson Fellows, Young Scholar and THINK Summer Institute. Additionally, the Davidsons co-authored the book Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds, published by Simon & Schuster in 2004.
http://www.ditd.org/
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The Davidson Young Scholars program is an individualized, intensive support program for profoundly intelligent children. Each Davidson Young Scholar receives support in the following areas: educational, social-emotional and talent development.
http://www.davidsonyoungscholars.org
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Educational Options is about meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of the intellectually gifted. It is about "thinking outside the box," for people who do not fit the norms. Although Educational Options is centered in Minnesota and especially serves the needs of gifted children in Minnesota, it is possible to arrange for assessments and consultations from anywhere in the country.
http://www.educationaloptions.com/
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Educator's Bridge provides lessons and guides for teaching about earth's climate and the role of carbon, weather, the sun, wildfires, the water cycle, clouds, storms, atmospheric science, and other earth science topics.
http://eo.ucar.edu/educators/
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The Electronic Emissary is a Web-based telementoring service and resource center that helps kindergarten through grade 12 teachers and students with Internet access locate mentors who are experts in various disciplines, for purposes of setting up curriculum-based electronic exchanges among the teachers, their students, and the mentors. In this way, the interaction that occurs among teachers and students face-to-face in the classroom is supplemented and extended by electronic mail, Web forum, chat, and teleconferencing exchanges that occur among...
http://emissary.wm.edu/
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This organization nurtures and supports the teaching of Classics at the elementary and middle school levels by providing a forum for intellectual stimulation, dialogue and development. Newsletters, conferences and seminars are all avenues utilized by the Excellence Through Classics group.
http://www.etclassics.org/
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The Math/Science Network is a non-profit membership organization of educators, scientists, mathematicians, parents, community leaders, and government and corporate representative. Our mission is to promote the continuing advancement in mathematics and science education of all people, with a particular emphasis on the needs of women and girls. The goal of the Math/Science Network is to increase the participation, retention, and advancement of girls and women in mathematics, science, and technology.
http://www.expandingyourhorizons.org/index.html
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"Explore! ...beyond school is a unique organization, based upon the belief that education is a life long adventure, the enjoyment of which is predicated upon training the young mind early and well.
http://explorebeyondschool.com
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This website is Dr. Sylvia Rimm's homepage. It contains links to numerous articles that are relevant to the profoundly intelligent and their parents. Her books are described and there are excerpts from her books on the site as well as ways to order them. She also has tapes, a newsletter, and other items of interest. Dr. Rimm's Family Achievement Clinic specializes in gifted children who have problems in school as well as counseling on other gifted issues.
http://www.sylviarimm.com
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FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info, and much more... for over 130 government loans and grants (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to education!
http://www.fedmoney.org/
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Earthwatch Institute offers educators fully-funded fellowships for hands-on learning with leading scientists doing field research and conservation on one of 130 projects around the world. The maximum award offered is a fully-funded fellowship. Eligibility: Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline. Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/opportunities.html
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FCCJ offers Dual Enrollment as just one of their Pre-College Programs. Students can take academic college-level courses and/or career and technical courses. Depending on educational and career goals, students can earn college credits that are transferable to any public college or university within the state of Florida and to most other public and private schools. The courses are offered at all College campuses and centers and in some high schools.
http://www.fccj.edu/prospective/precollege/dualenrollment.html
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For twenty-six years, the FTE has held one goal above all others - a commitment to quality in our programs to improve economic education. "The array of FTE professional development programs for teachers spans the social studies spectrum and offers leadership training for carefully selected students. FTE programs and materials (always free) are available around the United States, in Central Europe, and online - all are joint ventures with partner organizations. "
http://www.fte.org/
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At From the Top, we celebrate kids who've shown commitment to music and the arts. Through our nationally broadcast radio show, our in-school programs and our website, we strive to give dedicated young classical musicians a platform to express themselves and inspire others. They are not only the future of classical music, they are our future, and they deserve our full support and encouragement.
http://www.fromthetop.org/
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Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Fulbright provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
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This group plans conferences and other gatherings for highly and profoundly gifted children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. GCP also arranges smaller events, depending on the needs or interests of families, groups, or schools.
http://www.giftedconferenceplanners.org/
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This organization, based in California, is interested in linking families with information and resources regarding educating a gifted child at home. They provide gifted homeschoolers with the opportunity to network and increase awareness of homeschooling as a viable educational alternative for gifted children.
http://www.giftedhomeschoolers.org/
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Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
http://www.girlsinc.org/
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The Girls State program targets young women interested in the government process and emphasizes the role of responsible citizenship in good government. As a result of their training in this valuable Auxiliary program, many young women will take responsible positions in business and government.
http://www.legion-aux.org/CurrentMembers/Programs/girlsstate.aspx
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"The Hollingworth Center is a national support and resource network focused on the needs of highly gifted children. A non-profit corporation, was founded by Kathi Kearney as a parent support group, in the belief that highly gifted children and their families need not feel isolated. The Center primarily serves as a clearinghouse of information and events concerning the needs of highly gifted children. The Center was named in honor of Dr. Leta Hollingworth, who conducted one of the first pioneering studies of exceptionally gifted children, their ...
http://www.hollingworth.org/
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HSLDA works on national and state levels to advocate for parental freedoms, especially the rights of parents to direct their children's educations. It provides legal support to members free of charge. HSLDA provides a wide array of services to the homeschool community.
http://www.hslda.org
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One student from each school gets picked to go to classes on leadership. The seminars are intended to improve critical thinking skills, enhance leadership skills, provide a better understanding of the democratic process, develop goal-setting skills, help students realize the importance of leadership through an interactive panel format. "Approximately 15,000 selected high school students from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Mexico attend annually."
http://www.hoby.org
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The mission of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is to identify exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence and award them with a scholarship to a high school where they can actualize their intellectual and personal potential.
http://www.educationaladvancement.org/pages/programspages/cdbscholarship.html
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"Awards for Innovative and Progressive Thinking in Education" The ING Unsung Heroes awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education. Maximum Award: $27,000. Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and classified staff members with projects that improve student learning at K-12 public or private schools.
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes/index.htm
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The Institute for Learning Technologies seeks to help advance Americans by exerting educational leadership through innovative projects, seminal research, and enlightened counsel. It aims to nurture, in a sustained manner, the humane application of information technologies, expanding educational opportunity and achievement for all.
http://www.ilt.columbia.edu
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This website by the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science is an online learning facility, dedicated to delivering the highest quality interactive mathematics and computer science curricula to talented secondary school and undergraduate students.
http://eimacs.com/LM/LMPlain.asp?f=opening&n=Welcome&bid=91
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This non-profit organization provides programs, places, content and other experiences related to invention. There is information on how to get a patent for an invention, resources related to patents and inventions, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and information on programs such as Camp Invention. There is information on some of the other invention-related programs as well.
http://www.invent.org/index.asp
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation, established by Jack Kent Cooke to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. The Foundation offers financial support to qualified applicants.
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
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This program from the Department of Education provides financial aid to graduate students. It is available to applicants who have shown superior academic ability, achievement, and financial need, and those undertaking graduate study that will lead to a doctoral degree or a master's degree in which the master's degree is the terminal highest degree in the selected field of study.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
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The purpose of the Javits program is to carry out a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students. The major emphasis of the program is on serving students traditionally under represented in gifted and talented programs, particularly economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient, and disabled students, to help red...
http://www.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
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The gifted education section of this organization focuses on scientific genius and creativity among gifted students. The John Templeton Foundation sponsors a number of conferences and programs, many of which provide impressive grant opportunities. There is also a section for gifted resources.
http://www.templeton.org/funding_areas/gifted_education/
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"Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn the economics of life through free enterprise education. JA enables caring business professionals to share their experience with students to show them what it takes to be successful. After all, kids are our future."
http://www.ja.org/
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The JustEnough Learning Company is dedicated to spreading the gift of music to young people everywhere. They offer 'Learn To Play' kits for Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals designed specifically to give the budding musician 'JustEnough' information to master a skill and decide if they want to pursue it further. These kits work in unison to teach the same basics of music theory, notes and scales and the 12 bar song structure. When the kits are used together by four (or more) students they will gain the ability to actually play songs together once ...
http://www.justenough.net/home.php
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Kids Care Clubs provide children, families, schools, and religious groups with meaningful opportunities to help others in their local and global communities. You can sign up your family, or create a new club. Membership is free, and the website provides numerous ideas for charitable projects, both locally and internationally.
http://www.kidscare.org
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In addition to the summer programs for boys and girls, Kieve offers a variety of year-round and semester based programs, including include the Leadership Decisions Institute, the Ocean Term, Kieve West, and the Kennedy Learning Center. The legacy of Kieve is increasingly far-reaching because the many friends who believe in our purpose "...to empower young people and the adults who affect them to contribute positively to society..."
http://www.kieve.org/
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This website by the LDAA includes information and resources on many learning disabilities, including learning disabilities involoving a significant social component, such as autism and Asperger syndrome. LDA is dedicated to a world in which * All individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society; * The incidence of learning disabilities is reduced; and * Learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed. Members receive the national newsletter, Newsbriefs, six tim...
http://www.ldanatl.org
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The MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction. There are three criteria for selection of Fellows: exceptional creativity, promise for important future advances based on a track record of significant accomplishment, and potential for the fellowship to facilitate subsequent creative work.
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.959463/k.9D7D/Fellows_Program.htm
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The Malone Family Foundation was founded in 1997 by Dr. John C. Malone, well known communications and media executive and investor, and his family, with one principal objective: to improve access to quality education -- particularly at the secondary school level -- for gifted students who lack the financial resources to best develop their talents.
http://www.malonefamilyfoundation.com/
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At least forty American graduate students each year are awarded this two-year scholarship, which covers the cost of their education in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be United States citizens and have completed any four year undergraduate degree with at least a 3.7 GPA.
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
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This is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for gifted high school students designed to provide them with the opportunity to study advanced and unusual topics in a challenging and dynamic environment. There are regular courses, problem-solving sessions, small group tutorials, and lectures with opportunities for follow-up and discussion.
http://mathcamp.org/
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Funded by American Mensa and other charitable donations, the Mensa Education & Research Foundation is a philanthropic, non-profit organization committed to the pursuit of excellence in the areas of intelligence
http://oldmerf.us.mensa.org/index.php
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National 4-H Council provides grants, establishes programs/initiatives, designs and publishes curriculum and reference materials, and creates linkages fostering innovation and shared learning to advance the 4-H youth development movement, building a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. Council partners with 4-H at all levels—national, state and local. National 4-H Council is the national, private sector non-profit partner of 4-H and the Cooperative Extension System. National 4-H Counci...
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/
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The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), an organization of parents and educators, addresses the needs of children from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of ed...
http://www.nagc.org/
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"The purpose of our organization is to fully integrate self-esteem into the fabric of American society so that every individual, no matter what their age or background, experiences personal worth and happiness. "
http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members, a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a...
http://www.naeyc.org
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The National Association of School Psychologists represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
http://www.nasponline.org
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Welcome to the exciting world of the University-Model School®! Blending the best of home with the best of traditional education. Parents are the key. Character is the goal. Education is the means. Excellence is the standard.
http://www.naums.net
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"Accelerated Schools Plus is a national endeavor designed to transform whole school communities – especially those set apart by high poverty, low academic performance and remediation -- to enriched environments characterized by accelerated instruction and gifted and talented teaching strategies that have been traditionally reserved for only the top 5% of students. Accelerated School Project was conceived, founded, and developed by Professor Henry M. Levin at Stanford University in 1986, to address these communities and the questions and chall...
http://www.acceleratedschools.net/
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This site was developed to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/
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The mission of the National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc. is to assist families and individuals affected by auditory processing disorders through education, support, and public awareness as well as promoting auditory access of information for those affected by auditory processing disorders.
http://www.ncapd.org/
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The Consortium aims to foster and support specialized schools in mathematics, science and technology, and provide a forum for these schools to exchange information and program ideas. Each year the consortium holds a student conference in which "the leaders of tomorrow's scientific community may come to share ideas and concepts that may better the future. At such meetings, intelligent young people confront the burning problems of today's world with their fresh initiative. Here, leaders are born and minds are shaped."
http://www.ncsssmst.org/
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The National Council for History Education is a non-profit corporation whose Board of Trustees is dedicated to promoting the importance of history in schools and in society. The Council is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations. NCHE links history in the schools with many activities sponsored by state and local organizations. We provide a communications network for all advocates of history education, whether in schools, colleges, museums, historical councils, or comunity groups.
http://www.nche.net/
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This website contains useful resource for social studies educator and full of information about curriculum and teacher standards, legislative updates, discussion boards and journals, just to name a few.
http://www.ncss.org/
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The mission of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is to provide the vision and leadership necessary to ensure a mathematics education of the highest quality for all students. Founded in 1920, NCTM is the world's largest mathematics education organization, with more than 100,000 members and 250 Affiliates throughout the United States and Canada.
http://www.nctm.org
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The directory provides free referral for a liscenced eye doctor who provides vision therapy. This directory also offers advice for people who have questions about ADHD/ADD and how it relates to vision problems.
http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com/
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This organization provides information about disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities with a special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
http://www.nichcy.org/index.html
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"The National Education Association (NEA) is the nation's largest professional employee organization and is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 2.7 million members work at every level of education, from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state, as well as in more than 14,000 local communities across the United States."
http://www.nea.org
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NFL is a leading honor society and educational resource for teachers, students, administrators and parents in the field of speech and debate education. They have over 2,700 member schools and 90,000 active student members. They provide educational opportunities, honors, scholarships and awards that recognize students at local, regional, and national levels. The NFL hosts the U.S. national high school forensics tournament annually, attracting over 3,000 high school students to compete for national honors in a wide variety of events including pol...
http://www.nflonline.org/Main/HomePage
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Each year the AATG writes a test to assess proficiency in German. Teachers nationwide can offer the exam to their students. The awards program has been around for 30 years and about 25,000 students take the exam each year.
http://www.aatg.org/content/view/300/35/
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We are the National Gifted Children's Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity, created for the sole purpose of assisting profoundly gifted children with their education. This non-profit charitable corporation assists profoundly gifted youth with the educational materials to enhance their education enabling their minds to develop to extremely high potentials that would otherwise not be possible due to their financial disadvantages. To date there is no other foundation or organization offering direct assistance in the form of scholarships or financial...
http://www.ngcfcharity.org/
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The National Home Education Network exists to encourage and facilitate the vital grassroots work of state and local homeschooling groups and individuals by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations on a national level. Because we believe there is strength in a diverse network of homeschoolers, we support the freedom of all individual families to choose home education and to direct such education.
http://www.nhen.org/
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The mission of National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) is to: produce high-quality research on home-based education; serve as a clearinghouse of research for homeschoolers, researchers, and policy makers; educate the public concerning the findings of all research on home education. NHERI's forte is in the realm of research, statistics, technical reports, data, facts, demographics, the academic world, consulting, academic achievement tests, and expert witness while serving people ranging from researchers and policy makers to professio...
http://www.nheri.org/index.php?menu=1
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"The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character."
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp
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Whether you are in it for yourself, a colleague, your school, or your students, you will find a range of awards and recognition programs.
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/sec.asp?CID=122&DID=5266
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Medicines by Design explains how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. The booklet examines the science of pharmacology, how drugs work in the body, and recent research developments.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/medbydesign/
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"The National Latin Exam is offered under the joint sponsorship of the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League.They are pleased to announce the 2003 ACL/NJCL National Latin Exam. It is a national exam that all Latin students are eligible to take. More than 114,000 Latin students across the U.S.A., Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Italy, Japan, Scotland, New Zealand, the Republic of South Africa, and Zimbabwe took the 2001 National Latin Exam, a significant increase since its inception in 1978 when 6000 students en...
http://www.nle.org/
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Among other things, this informative page on the NMHA'a website covers the various emotions one can expect when experiencing the loss of a loved one and how to move forward to lead a productive life.
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF9618-1372-4D20-C807F41CB3E97654
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For more than a decade, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership has been leading the effort to connect America's young people with caring adult mentors. MENTOR was created in 1990 by financiers and philanthropists Geoff Boisi and Ray Chambers.
http://www.mentoring.org
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This independent not-for-profit organization conducts privately financed annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program. High school students enter the Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQTTM and by meeting published entry/participation requirements.
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
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This organization develops invention competitions and hosts a National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors, which is a museum of young Americans whose ideas hold promise to a positive impact on our society. Other competitions are offered through the Energy Power Camp and Rocket Camp.
http://www.nmoe.org/
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National Network for Child Care (NNCC) unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. The goal is to share knowledge about children and childcare from the vast resources of the landgrant universities with parents, professionals, practitioners, and the general public. They network with committed individuals around the country to bring you practical information and resources that will be useful to you in your everyday work with children. The website contains over 1000 public...
http://www.nncc.org/
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The mission of the National Parent Information Network (NPIN) is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. We believe that well-informed families are likely to make good decisions about raising and educating their children.
http://npin.org/index.html
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"National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children."
http://www.pta.org/
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The work of The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) is guided by emerging research about the broadened conception of human potential and the need to develop "high-end learning" opportunities for all of America's students. Programs and services designed to challenge the highest levels of learning and creativity; to promote high expectations, rigorous standards, and greater engagement with subject matter should be an integral part of every school's overall program. They believe that the nation's largest reservoir of untap...
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html
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Created by Congress, this organization provides about 20 percent of all of the federal funding that supports American colleges and universities. NSF is the major source of funding for fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences. Included on the website are a listing of awards received, discoveries made as a result of NSF, a number of science publications and much more.
http://www.nsf.gov/index.jsp
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This partnership, funded through grants from W.K. Kellogg Foundation and State Farm Companies Foundation and founded in 2001, is a national network of members dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person’s education. Service-learning is a teaching method that engages young people in solving problems within their schools and communities as part of their academic studies or other type of intentional learning activity.
http://nslp.convio.net/site/PageServer
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The NSGT is a non-profit foundation that honors and encourages gifted and talented children and youth by providing recognition of their significant academic and artistic accomplishments and access to educational resources and advanced learning opportunities directly related to their interests and talent areas.
http://www.nsgt.org/
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The National Talent Network is a statewide gifted and talented service of the Educational Information and Resource Center. Programs include:
- Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education (ROGATE)
- Symposium for the ARTS
- Marsville
- Cognetics
- IPLE Model Congress
- IPLE Mini Model Congress
- Student Inventions Through Education (SITE)
http://www.eirc.org/national_talent_network/
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In 1969, a group of women and men of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame, believing that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home in the small village where it all began. The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, governmen...
http://www.greatwomen.org/home.php
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NEAG Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development is an online resource that offers a variety of valuable information including articles, parent resources, the mentor connection, and much more.
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/
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The Nestle Very Best In Youth program, in partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, was created to recognize young people all across America who not only excel academically, but are working hard to make their communities a better place. Nominees must be between 10 and 18 years of age and have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit the nomination.
http://nestle-verybestinyouth.com/vbiny/home.jspa
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Run by volunteers, OMF is a grant-making organization whose goals are to fund programs that promote building community power and reflect the diversity of the community. They choose to support programs that are led by and benefit women and girls who have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Maximum Award: $2000.
http://www.openmeadows.org/
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ParentAdvocates.org is an online newsmagazine which seeks to inform and empower parents or guardians of children. We believe that we, as a group, must hold our education leaders and elected officials accountable for the actions they take vis-à-vis our children, and we will tell you what those actions are as well as what can be done to protect and nurture your child while in the system. When our children do not receive a free and appropriate education and are ignored by politicians we need to take action immediately and not depend on others to ...
http://www.parentadvocates.org/
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Parents' Action for Children is the voice of America's parents. It is a national non-profit dedicated to advancing the interests of families and young children. Parents' Action develops parent education materials, connects parents with one another, and fights for issues such as early education, health care, and high quality and affordable child care.
http://www.iamyourchild.org/
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At Passages Northwest we are dedicated to educating and motivating girls and women to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment. Our programs present opportunities for healthy challenge -- from rock climbing and sea kayaking to nature based art projects and improvisational activities. Through these challenges Passages Northwest promotes caring, responsive and creative leaders.
http://www.passagesnw.org
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This organization features lessons based on fold tales, poems and letters from the experiences of Peace Corps volunteers. Examine writing techniques: vivid images, powerful descriptions, balanced sentences, parallelism and more.
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Phi Beta Kappa was founded on December 5, 1776, at the College of William and Mary. Since then, Phi Beta Kappa has evolved to become the nation's leading advocate for the liberal arts and sciences at the undergraduate level. Phi Beta Kappa fosters and promotes the liberal arts through the Scholarships and Awards is bestows upon those who have excelled in the liberal arts and sciences. This is done through fellowships, service awards and literary awards.
http://www.pbk.org/
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The Pinnacle Project is a unique gathering in that it brings together established, emerging, and potential talent in an intra-and interdisciplinary context at a week-long summit. Participants include established masters in the arts and sciences, outstanding researchers and professionals beginning careers (for each discipline), and extraordinarily talented high school students (one in each of the disciplines).
Each discipline and profession cares deeply about nurturing the next generation of talent. From the research literature we know, h...
http://www.apa.org/ed/cgepaboutpin.html
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The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science recognizes the top teachers in mathematics and science from across the country. Up to 108 teachers are chosen for the award every year, and winners receive a signed citation from the President of the United States and a trip to Washington, DC to attend the awards ceremony. Teachers in grades K through 12 are eligible.
http://www.paemst.org/
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The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/
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Established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President, the United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors America's most distinguished graduating seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. Annually, up to 141 students are chosen from among outstanding high school students and invited to Washington in June for National Recognition Week.
http://www.presidentialscholars.org/
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Project ACHIEVE's goal is to develop a model precollege program with a focus on mathematics for gifted minority students and to create a cadre of highly motivated minority students who are well prepared for college and university education, especially in engineering, business, and liberal arts.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~govrel/advocacyandoutreach/k12.htm
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The mission of Project Adventure — an innovative teaching organization — is to provide leadership in the expansion of Adventure-based experiential programming. Project Adventure seeks to develop responsible individuals, productive organizations and sustainable communities. Project Adventure's programs include the following: physical education, health and wellness, professional development, out of school time, youth and college programs, and adventure in the classroom.
http://www.pa.org
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The Spirit of Community Awards are a terrific opportunity for kids to be recognized for service in their communities. Nominations are made through schools, Scout troops and 4H Councils. Awards are given at the organization level as well as on the state, regional and national levels.
http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/awards/
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The Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME) focuses on improving science and mathematics education for students from preschool to college. The result is a powerful combination of skills for discovering distinctive ways to improve science and mathematics education.
http://www.education.purdue.edu/cresme/
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This organization serves as an intermediary between bright, underserved youth, and some of the top institutions of higher education in the nation. QuestBridge links these exceptional students, colleges, scholarship providers, employers, and organizations.
http://www.questbridge.org/
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The National Science Foundation makes possible a number of opportunities for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute consequentially. The principal support by NSF of such activities is through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. REU "Sites" are established in all fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Each Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates, who work in the research programs of the host in...
http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
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"The Role Models Program, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, was founded in 1992 as an effort to identify from minority and/or economically disadvantaged populations the most promising student scholars interested in studies leading to careers in the sciences, technology and related business areas. Since its inception, the Role Models Program (RMP) has guided over 1,100 students to complete their high school educations with distinction and successfully pursue advanced studies in some of the leading universities and colleges thr...
http://www.cee.org/rmlp/index.shtml
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Founded in 1921, Science Service has pursued its mission to advance public understanding and appreciation of science. A non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., Science Service has encouraged students, parents, teachers, and communities to explore the vast world of science. Through publications and programs, science fairs and scholarship competitions, Science Service helps young people utilize and strengthen their knowledge in science, math, and engineering. Many credit these experiences as a decisive factor in choosing a scientific c...
http://www.sciserv.org/
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Beginning in 1982 and funded for many years by the National Science Foundation, this directory is the only comprehensive catalog of science, mathematics, and engineering enrichment programs for students and teachers. In 1998, Intel provided funding to update and improve this resource. The training programs listed cover a wide variety of scientific disciplines that take place throughout the year at a variety of institutions—predominately at colleges and universities.
http://www.sciserv.org/stp/abtstp.asp
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SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices across the country. SCORE’s 10,500 retired and working volunteers provide free business counseling and advice as a public service. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
http://www.score.org
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The Sloan Consortium is a consortium of institutions and organizations committed to quality online education. The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines.
http://sloan-c.org/index.asp
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This website offers: information about Smithsonian museums; explore and learn options in art & design, history & culture, and science & technology; exhibitions; research; events; outreach; and links for kids and teachers.
http://www.si.edu
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Monthly activities include lectures, seminars, study tours to local and world-wide destinations, children's events, films, courses, embassy receptions, performances, and much, much more! In depth Campus on the Mall courses include special programming areas: African American Studies, Art and Architecture, Civil War Studies, Contemporary Issues, Culinary Arts, Humanities, International Studies, Performing Arts, and Science & Technology. Programs and Performances Lectures, Films and Tours on a variety of subjects by experts in their field(s) of in...
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"The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) has three specially designed facilities. The original Center, located in the National Museum of American History, opened in 1988 and serves fifty pre-kindergarten children, ages three to five. In 1991, the Center for infants and toddlers opened in the Arts and Industries Building and serves thirty children, ages three months through two years. The third facility, located in the National Museum of Natural History, is the site of the SEEC kindergarten and also offers additional classes for toddlers ...
http://www.si.edu/seec/welcome.html
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A Social Story is a process that results in a product for a person with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). First, as a process, a Social Story requires consideration of – and respect for – the perspective of the person with ASD. As a product, a Social Story is a short story – defined by specific characteristics - that describes a situation, concept, or social skill using a format that is meaningful for people with ASD. The result is often renewed sensitivity of others to the experience of the person with ASD, and an improvement in the respons...
http://www.thegraycenter.org/Social_Stories.htm
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"Songs of Love is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children and young adults. These one-of-a-kind compositions are a wonderful source of joy and inspiration to the special people who receive them." The mission of the agency is "to keep giving encouragement and love to those who need it most through the medicine of music."
http://www.songsoflove.org/
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The Association for Computing Machiner (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education provides a forum for problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses, as well as syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy.
http://sigcse.org/
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Stand for Children is a grassroots organization that gives voice to children’s issues. Members mobilize on all levels, including local, national and state. Information is provided on how to develop a chapter in your area to advocate for various issues affecting youth.
http://www.stand.org/
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The SB-5 is the fifth edition and latest version of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. Expanding on its predecessors' positive features, results from the SB-5 can even more effectively distinguish among the highly gifted. The test can help categorize students as bright, moderately gifted, highly gifted, extremely gifted, or profoundly gifted, depending on the results. This version is tailored to a student's individual cognitive abilities, resulting in a more accurate measurement of ability. For more information on the Sta...
http://www.riverpub.com/products/sb5/index.html
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"The Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) was initiated by The Durfee Foundation in 1990. The program strives to excite the imagination and expand the potential of arts-gifted high school students, and to stimulate the students' curiosity about science and technology. Award recipients spend two to three weeks assisting the summer research activities of scientists who have also demonstrated a strong interest in pre-collegiate education."
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/student/scap.html
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Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS) is a program, funded through the National Science Foundation, that introduces both rising high school juniors and seniors and their teachers to the various aspects of the scientific enterprise as practiced by successful scientists in academic, private and governmental research institutions.
http://www.umsl.edu/~sep/stars.htm
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Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is a national non-profit organization "dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities."
http://www.sengifted.org/
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Sylvan Learning Center creates confident, independent students by discovering and targeting the causes of academic frustrations. Using the results of a comprehensive Skills Assessment, they create a personalized curriculum that addresses and eliminates underlying issues. Through positive reinforcement and their unique instructional method known as Mastery Learning, they ensure that each student achieves success. What's more, academic success translates into improved confidence and enthusiasm for learning — qualities that help students well beyo...
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/
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This website is an online resource for families. It offers an array of resources and offers information on gifted education, social life, growing up gifted, links, and discussion groups.
http://www.tagfam.org/
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The TalentEd Enrichment Program (TEEP) is a computer mediated collaborative learning environment for young learners and is located at the School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, Australia. TEEP aims to provide Internet based learning situations that encourage collaboration and investigation in problem solving situations where children are encouraged to participate and interact through self directed research. All course notes are provided online and communication with course leaders is by e-mail and electronic forums.
http://scs.une.edu.au/TalentEd/
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Teaching gifted students provides classroom teachers the strategies and techniques they can use to meet the academic and emotional needs of the gifted and talented. Course content includes practical approaches for challenging the most able students in the regular classroom, pull-out, or full-time classes for gifted students. A course emphasis is upon ways of knowing (epistemology) unique to gifted students, and an appropriate pedagogy to specifically enhance each student's giftedness.
http://www.teachereducation.com/course_outlines/graduate_online/gifted_students_gradon_outline.htm
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"The U.S. Department of Education has brought together some of the nation's most effective teachers and education experts to share with their colleagues research-based practices and proven methods of using data to inform instruction."
http://www.paec.org/teacher2teacher/index.asp
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TSA’s curriculum, competitive events, chapter programs and conferences provide academic and personal growth challenges to its members. TSA hosts more than sixty competitions that incorporate communications, construction, manufacturing, transportation, leadership and related technologies.
http://www.tsaweb.org/
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"The American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit member association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education. ASEE is more than 12,000 deans, professors, instructors, students and industry representatives.
http://www.asee.org
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The Association for the Gifted (TAG) was organized as a division of The Council for Exceptional Children in 1958. TAG plays a major part in helping both professionals and parents work more effectively with one of our most precious resources: the gifted child.
http://www.cectag.org/
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"Welcome to the world of boarding schools! At this site you will learn about exciting programs and activities at almost 300 college-prep schools throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. Wondering which schools offer the sports, arts, or clubs you're interested in? Try using School Finder for answers." Check out their website for details.
http://www.schools.com/
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"It is the mission of the Center to support and to promote a reoriented national preparedness to foster the development and adjustment of children with or at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance. To achieve that goal, the Center is dedicated to a policy of collaboration at Federal, state, and local levels that contributes to and facilitates the production, exchange, and use of knowledge about effective practices. We have strategically organized the Center to identify promising programs and practice, promote the exchange of useful an...
http://cecp.air.org/
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The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,300 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.
http://www.collegeboard.com
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The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress' award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14- to 23-year-olds. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
http://www.congressionalaward.org/congress/
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"All Continental Mathematics League (CML) experiences are designed to both maximize student opportunities to participate and to improve their problem solving capabilities. Your students will be participating with other students on the same grade level from schools all over the United States. These activities may be conducted in class during regular school hours without any additional time or transportation requirements."
http://www.continentalmathleague.hostrack.com/
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The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation with principal interests in science, health, and education. Visit the BrainWeb section to find general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Brainy Kids Online offers children, teens, parents and teachers links to games, labs, excellent education resources and lesson plans.
http://www.dana.org/
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"Our goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning of climate-change science through broader access to GCMs and to provide appropriate technology and materials to help teachers use these models effectively. With research-quality resources in place, linking classrooms to actual research projects is not only possible, it can be beneficial to both educators and scientists. To fulfill our goal we have created EdGCM, software that allows teachers and students to run a 4-D climate model on desktop computers"
http://www.edgcm.org/index.php
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The Education Coalition (TEC) is a not-for-profit educational organization, created in 1993 to serve the needs of the business and education communities. It is comprised of diverse agencies from across the nation working together to promote systemic educational reform through the use of multiple technologies. TEC includes elementary, secondary, and post secondary schools, educational agencies, broadcast agencies, and high-tech industry corporations. TEC works to create new public educational systems, models and partnerships. The organization se...
http://www.tecweb.org
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The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those who work alongside them to improve mutual understanding. We approach the social impairment in ASD as a shared impairment. We work to improve social understanding on both sides of the social equation, helping both persons with ASD and those who are considered to be 'normal' to be able to communicate.
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The International Science Olympiads is an annual competition in which students are given problems from any of the categories described. The solutions to these problems require exceptional ability and excellent knowledge of the subject.
http://olympiads.win.tue.nl/
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The National Education Association (NEA) provides Teacher Toolkit, a web-based application for classroom teachers. Toolkits aid teachers in a variety of areas including: classroom; IEP; curriculum; & assessment tools. In addition to these toolkits, members have access to 12 hours of professional development from experts in the field.
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"The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children was formed over 30 years ago. The main goal of The Foundation was to get much needed information to the parents of gifted children. The need is still there. Many gifted children are being destroyed in the public education system. Many gifted children are being falsely labeled with ADD as well as ADHD. And many parents are unaware their child/children could be potentially gifted. The Foundation's main objective is to reach out and help these precious children. The National Foundation for ...
http://www.nfgcc.org
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The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, a national nonprofit organization, is committed to advancing psychology as a profession and improving the delivery of health services to the public.
http://www.nationalregister.com
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This organization focuses on the promotion of excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. Science education is endorsed and there are a number of initiatives, one of which is to build a presence for science - promoting standards-based science teaching and learning. There are numerous science resource links and information on the NSTA Institute - designed for the professional development of science teachers. A discussion board, career center and newsletter are some of the other great features.
http://www.nsta.org/
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The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s).
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Student%20Achievement%20Guidelines.htm
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"The Profoundly Gifted Institute is a non-profit organization established to support and build programs on college campuses for children who work multiple years above age-level. We are a multi-age, intellectual peer learning environment that meets individual educational-challenges while fulfilling the social and emotional needs of children performing 5 or more years above age-level."
http://www.highlygifted.org/
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The Scholars Program is a lecture series offered to gifted and talented high school age students in the fall. The teachers and administrators of their schools select the scholars.
http://www.packerfoundation.org/scholars/saturday.cfm
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The Science Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses humor and science to get children and adults to learn and play together. All of their activities, which use common household materials, promote curiousity and the excitement of experimentation.
http://scienceclub.org/
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"The Textbook League was established in 1989 to support the creation and acceptance of sound schoolbooks. Our chief activity is the publication of The Textbook Letter (or TTL, as it is called), which we mail to subscribers throughout the United States. The subscribers include classroom teachers, officers of local school districts, officers of state or county education agencies, and private citizens who take a serious interest in the quality of the instruction offered in the public schools. "
http://www.textbookleague.org/
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US Performing Arts Camps are intensive conservatory-style summer camps designed for middle and high school students between the ages of 11 and 18. The camps are located at some of the finest university facilities in the country. A great benefit to US Performing Arts Camps is that many of our university's theater, dance, film and television departments are directing the programs themselves. Our campers will prosper from our professionally distinguished faculty who will work directly with them to improve their skills. Our unique camps offer stud...
http://www.usperformingarts.com/web/do/home
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United States Department of Education is a useful tool for parents, educators, students, and school administrators. This website has a variety of links and resources including budget, jobs, press releases, funding facts, and much more.
http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp
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CARLA offers lessons and classroom tasks for teachers of French, German and Spanish. A virtual assessment center helps teachers develop proficiency-oriented instruction and performance measures. Their database tells where (in North America) students may study less commonly taught languages.
http://www.carla.umn.edu/
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"The U.S. Chess Federation, is the official sanctioning body for over the board tournament play in the US. With over 88,000 members, they offer something for every player, from beginner to Grandmaster! In addition to rating tournaments, the USCF supports and promotes chess activities throughout the US and publish two national magazines, Chess Life and Schoolmates (for scholastic, new, and novice players)."
http://www.uschess.org/
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The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a free mathematics competition open to all United States high school students. Students may enter the competition at any time of the academic year.
http://www.usamts.org
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to helping talented students who show exceptional academic performance and outstanding promise. The Academic Scholarship and Fellowship Programs offer financial assistance based solely on academic achievement. These scholarships and fellowships are awarded through special competitions. Scholarship and fellowship recipients generally score in the top ranges on the SAT I’s or ACT’s. Most are in the top 10 percent of their classes in high school and have followed an extremely rigorous curriculum.
http://admissions.wustl.edu/admissions/ua.nsf/3rd%20Level%20Pages_Scholarships_scholarships.htm
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This award is given annually by the Hitachi Foundation to 10 high school seniors from across the country who have made a significant contribution to their community. The recipients of this award are invited to an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a gift of $5,000. This is not a scholarship program and recipients may use their award at their discretion. The award is funded by Mr. Hirokichi Yoshiyama, former president and chairman of Hitachi, Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, with the hope that these youth will incite positive social change.
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html
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The Young Entrepreneur Award is an annual award given to a young American entrepreneur. The winner of this award is flown to Akron along with his/her parents/guardians to participate in the gala weekend banquet, ceremonies, and activities.
http://www.pafinc.com/students/young_e.htm
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This organization provides teenagers a communication outlet for addressing important issues in their lives. It helps them develop their reading, writing, thinking, and reflection skills by: training teens in journalism, publishing a number of teen-written publications and providing a public forum. There are a number of resources for educators related to reading and writing, and many of the articles are gifted-related.
http://www.youthcomm.org/
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This organization is one of the top youth poetry, spoken word and creative writing programs in the country. Youth Speaks provides teens an excellent opportunity to share and compare their writing; some of their events include poetry slams, festivals and reading slams. Other features include a free after-school workshop, press resources, and a merchandise section. An underlying mission of Youth Speaks is to give teens the tools they need to apply their voices in creating social change.
http://www.youthspeaks.org/
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Youth Service America (YSA) and Youth Venture are teaming up to make every day National & Global Youth Service Day, giving young people the opportunity to create sustainable projects for N&GYSD. Young people, ages 12-20, can apply for one of 25 $1000 awards that will serve as start up funding for creating new, sustainable and civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses ("Ventures"). These Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting asset to the community. Check the website for dates and deadlines.
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php
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