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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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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...
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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. Our continuing challenge is to meet the needs of Arizona's gifted children with limited funds for their education and development.
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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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://agate.k12.ar.us/agate/index.htm
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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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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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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 Ohio Summer Honors Institutes are academic summer programs for current 9th and 10th grade gifted students funded by the Ohio Department of Education. The purpose of the Summer Honors Institutes is to provide in-depth study of challenging topics, to provide opportunities for exploring education and career options, and to provide opportunities for interaction with gifted peers.
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/exceptional_children/gifted_children/shi.asp
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A collaborative effort of education, business/industry and government, the West Virginia Governor's Schools provide an opportunity to develop the potential of future leaders of West Virginia.
Designed to stimulate and support excellence in education through a multi-week summer program, the West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy was started in 1984 by Governor John D. Rockefeller IV. The mission of the academy is to operate an academically rich environment designed to honor high ability/high achieving students in an institution of ...
http://wvgovschools.org/gha_home.htm
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The Youth Enrichment and TAG programs at the University of Oregon offer a summer program which provides a wide variety of educational opportunities for students, parents, and educators in the Lane County (Oregon) area and beyond. We offer enrichment classes during the school-year, summer day-camps, a two-week residential summer program, special conferences, parent education, The TAG Line newsletter and more.
http://interact.uoregon.edu/tag/index.html
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Advocacy-in-Education provides advice and assistance for parents and students who are having school and learning issues. Experienced, knowledgeable advocates and educational coaches work with families and students on an individual basis through state-of-the-art Internet technology to provide guidance and support to address school and learning problems, learning disabilities and gifted and talented students.
http://www.advocacy-in-education.com/
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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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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/index.php3
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The Center for Talent Development (CTD), at Northwestern University, 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, Spectru...
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/index.html
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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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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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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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"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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"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 student...
http://www.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
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The Austin Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) was formed in 1993 and is a local affiliate of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. Membership in AAGT is open to anyone wanting quality services for gifted students in the Austin area. Four General meetings are held each year and four newsletters are published as a parent education tool.
http://www.austin-aagt.org/
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The Barrington Council for the Gifted (BCGT) is an advocacy group located in Barrington, IL. BCGT offers a variety of helpful tools to parents of gifted children including a newsletter, resources online, a calendar of events, and much more.
http://www.bcgt.org/
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The program consists of one day, three hour, Saturday or Sunday workshops throughout the Fall and Spring semesters for academically talented elementary students, primarily courses in science and mathematics, but also creative writing, computer, poetry, marketing, and literature. Child may attend up to four courses a semester. They also have Parent Information Sessions.
http://www.cmu.edu/cmites/
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The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Association for the Gifted and Talented (C-FB AGT) is an independent, voluntary organization of parents, educators and friends of the gifted. The Association was established in 1979 and continues today as a parent resource and advocacy group committed to ensuring that all gifted and talented students in the district receive appropriate educational opportunities.
http://www.cfbgifted.org/
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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://etc.sccoe.org
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An information and support group for parents, teachers and advocates of gifted children in Fulton County, Georgia, USA. Cities within our County include Alpharetta, Atlanta, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Palmetto, Sandy Springs and Roswell.
http://www.fultongifted.org/
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The Gifted and Talented Association of Montgomery County, Maryland provides information and support for parents of gifted children. Frequent topics in the GTA newsletter and meetings are summer programs and magnet programs, curriculum and assessment, social and emotional needs of gifted children, and advocacy for students or for school change.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GTAletters/
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"Gifted Resource Council's purpose is to bring together the resources of the community, the schools and parents to help bright and talented children achieve their potential. It is a not-for-profit education agency serving the greater St. Louis metropolitan area."
http://www.giftedresourcecouncil.org/
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GT Resource is an advocacy group which supports gifted students and their families.
GT Resource is proud to have introduced these new opportunities for gifted students and families in West Michigan:
- Two summer science camps for gifted middle school students at Calvin College
- Midwest Talent Search Recognition Ceremony (GT Resource Network is the only parent group in the Midwest to organize a local awards ceremony)
- Midwest Talent Search information meetings for school districts and parents
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http://www.gtresourcenetwork.org/
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The Hurst Euless Bedford Association for Gifted and Talented is an organization of parents and professionals who support the special needs of gifted and talented students through programs, communications, and advocacy.
http://hebagt.home.comcast.net/
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This book provides information and instruction on the development of guided discussion groups for parents of gifted young people. The SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) parent group model has been developed as an opportunity for parents to participate in facilitated discussions that focus on "flowing with rather than fighting against" the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented young people. The groups are designed to help parents gain a better understanding of their children and to help their children develop positive ...
http://www.giftedpsychologypress.com/bk0910707294.html
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