About Giftedness

iLEAD Webinars

• Webinar: Introduction to Giftedness

• Webinar: Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners

• Webinar: Project Based Learning for Gifted Students

• Webinar: High School Planning for Gifted Learners 

• Webinar: College Planning for Gifted Students (for all grade levels)

Parent Education & Resources

• National Association for Gifted Children: https://nagc.org/

• California Association for the Gifted FAQ: https://cagifted.org/faqs/

• Mensa for Kids: https://www.mensaforkids.org/

• Hoagie’s Gifted Education Page: https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

• The Davidson Institute: https://www.davidsongifted.org/

• Exquisite Minds: https://www.exquisite-minds.com/

• Gifted Research and Outreach: https://gro-gifted.org/

• SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted): https://www.sengifted.org/about

• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: https://cty.jhu.edu/

Articles and Books

• Article: “Homeschooling a profoundly gifted child” from Raising LIfelong Learners

• Davidson list of books related to homeschooling gifted students.

• Book: Some of My Best Friends are Books (list of books by reading level and topic; also addresses SEL through literature)

• Book: A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children

• Book: A GiftedKid’s Survival Guide,  Read free on Epic library.

• Book: The Gifted Teen Survival Guide: Smart, Sharp, and Ready for (Almost) Anything

• Gifted resources from Royal Fireworks Press for both parents and learners

• Article: “Overexcitability and the Gifted Child” from SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)

• Article: "Neuroscience of Giftedness," from Gifted Research and Outreach

• Book: Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults. Read the article on SENG. 

How do I know if my child is gifted?

"Compared to their age peers, gifted children usually learn at a faster pace, use a large vocabulary, ask many questions, and need activities that are complex and challenging. They may also be highly sensitive, creative, and intense. These are only some of the characteristics of a gifted child."  --California Association for the Gifted

• Article: "Gifted Traits and Characteristics," from the Davidson Institute

• Article:  "Is Your Child Gifted?" from Psychology Today