In order to be an advocate for Gifted and Talented programs, knowledge is a key component in discussing the needs of our schools and students. Here are some web sites to help you navigate the issues surrounding gifted educaiton.
North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented
P.O. Box 899
Swansboro, NC 28584-0899
North Carolina Department of Education
Academically Gifted Program
301 North Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
National Research Center for the Gifted and Talented
University of Connecticut
2131 Hillside Road
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269
A professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
A website with ideas and interventions aimed at helping twice-exceptional students reach their full potential. Twice exceptional students are those who are gifted yet experience learning disabilities, learning disorders, attention difficulties, or learning differences.
Gifted Child Society (www.gifted.org)
A non-profit organization providing information for gifted and talented programs in all grade levels.
SENG – Supporting Emotional Needs for Gifted Students (www.sengifted.org)
A non-profit organization that supports inclusive and accessible programs for gifted students.
Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration (http://www.accelerationinstitute.org)
Academic focus on social problems and policy-relevant questions.