For Parents
Resources for Parents
Associations, Advocacy & Information
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED EDUCATION SUPPORT
National Association for Gifted Children
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Reading Lists and Resources for your student
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Reading List for Bright Kids
2E resource: Bob Seney's Reading List
Epic - online books, kids can read one free per day
International Children's Digital Library - free site out of the University of Maryland; this site offers books from around the world and in a variety of languages
Quick Reads (articles I like)
Emotional Intesity in Gifted Children
Games & Online Resources
Scratch - MIT developed opensource visual block coding
Blockly - love this one! Students are able to see the corresponding Java code while organizing their visual blocks
Blockly Games - great soft entry into visual block coding for the reluctant programmer!
Grading:
Every grading period, students will receive two reports along with their General Education Report Card:
Progress Toward IEP Goals
Gifted Report Card
Grades on the report card are determined on the following areas:
areas for which your child receives services (math, ELA, critical thinking and creativity)
classroom responsibilities related to self control and time management
Areas of Qualification Grading Scale:
1 = difficulty at level of goal
2 = nearing proficiency level of goal for period in the year
3 = proficient at level of goal for period in the year
4 = exceeding proficient at level of goal for period in the year
Responsibilities Grading Scale:
I = improvement needed
M = minimal effort
S = satisfactory
E = excellent
Practical Practice
Handwriting without Tears - a no nonsense approach to handwriting for students who are left or right handed
Xtra Math - great practice for math fluency; variety of levels are available to set for student success
IXL Math - excellent practice in multiple grades and areas!
MagicKeys - online stories to share with siblilings, stories range from pre-readers (audio available) to young adult interests. This site also offers games, riddles and mazes to explore - a switch from online games.
Blockly for budding coders.
Some Other Options
Wonderopolis - this website is a collection of interesting questions asked and answered
Instructables - easy projects for kids and parents
