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This list is ongoing, so please check it throughout the year for additions. D64 does not endorse any of the resources listed. It is up to the parent’s discretion to determine if the resource is valuable to them.
This list is ongoing, so please check it throughout the year for additions. D64 does not endorse any of the resources listed. It is up to the parent’s discretion to determine if the resource is valuable to them.
Opportunities for Education
Opportunities for Education
Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University/NUMATS
Talent searches, programs for gifted students during the school year (Saturday Enrichment Programs, Gifted Learning Links, correspondence courses), summer programs, conferences and much more
Classes specifically for advanced learners in the Chicago suburbs. Science, humanities, the arts and robotics are just a few courses offered.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is a public tuition-free residential high school for Illinois residents. IMSA also offers school year and summer enrichment courses for elementary students entering or above 3rd grade.
The mission of the University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center is "to empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy."
Purdue University’s Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI)
Serving 5th-12th grade gifted, creative, and talented students in residential summer programs that stimulate their imaginations and expand their abilities and talents! Our unique classes include content from all subject areas, including science, math, technology, art, social studies, and computers. Camps also offer a variety of recreational activities and a chance for students to get a taste of college life as they live on campus in Purdue’s residence halls.
The Davidson Institute serves the profoundly gifted.
The Art of Problem Solving was written specifically for gifted math students. There are entire classes on problem solving which can be done with students at home (16 week course=290 dollars). They do problems, share a message board, and are guided by an MIT instructor.
Noetic Learning (2nd-8th grade) Provides materials for parents, teachers and students that are standards based. Included on the site are resources for the math contest, weekly problem solving practice, individualized daily homework, summer homework program and a math worksheet creator.
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