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Challenges released August 1st ~ tournaments take place in the spring (Feb./ Mar.)
Students compete locally. Click to find information about where/ when to compete
Various ways to participate.. Click for more information.
Registrations opens
Paul Erdðs International \Math Challenge
(This contest runs from
September to April)
Many state chapters register teams in September. Click to find your state website.
Contests run throughout the year, a different contest each month (stories, art, poetry, etc.).
Regular registration is open. First of five contests is held in November.
for grades 6-8
Fall registration and guidelines for competing in a regional contest (dates vary)
Contact affiliates about contest information and dates.
Deadline to enroll is
early October.
Registration opens in the fall Deadline for submissions November
Registration and entries can be submitted right up to deadline date- usually March or April.
The American Library of Poetry Contest
Entries may be submitted throughout the year. Deadline is April 30th. For Gr. 3-12
3-M Young Scientists Challenge
Challenges open in December and close in April.
Entries may be submitted up to deadline, usually in late March.
Registrations closing this month.
Registration deadline approaching. Check for local contests.
Qualifying Round runs from January to May.
Entries may be submitted through mid-March.
runs from Jan.to Mar.
Open to participants in the Stock Market Game. Registration begins in January.
3-M Young Scientists Challenge
Challenges open in December and close in April.
Entries may be submitted up to deadline, usually in late March.
Registration and entries can be submitted right up to deadline date- usually March or April.
Deadline is April 30th.
For Gr. 3-12
Registration opens for next school year (deadline to enroll early Oct.). Three challenge meets held throughout school year- Nov., Feb. and April.
Coach registration begins July 1. Deadline for entries in February.
Your young child is showing signs of advanced abilities, what do you do next?
What does gifted and talented mean for your child?
Serving the Whole Gifted Child
Why it is important to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological needs in gifted children.
Talking With Your Child About Giftedness
Many parents and caregivers question how to talk with their high-ability children about giftedness.
A proven strategy to ensure the level and pace of your child's academic needs are met.
Assessments for Identification
Why, when, and how do you have your child tested for gifted identification?
Experiences in after-school activities may be the most important of the day.
Nurturing Gifted African American Children
African American children may exhibit giftedness differently than others and need some different types of support.
Advocating for Gifted Services
Steps to take when your school doesn't have effective gifted programs and services.
Working collaboratively with the teacher will be important to your child's success in school.
Students need to know how to speak up for themselves to find the right opportunities to fit their needs.
Build critical and creative thinking and expression through the arts.
Supporting your child's creativity often depends on those at home.
Gifted children can develop at an uneven rate, confusing parents, friends, and teachers.
Recognize warning signs and provide support for children who are being bullied.
Cyberbullying & Gifted Children
Learn how to recognize and combat cyberbullying.
Finding a Mental Health Professional
How do you find a counselor, psychologist, or therapist for your gifted child?
Grandparenting & Intergenerational Connections
The important role of grandparents and special people in nurturing and supporting gifted children.
Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age.
Help your child avoid unhealthy perfectionism which can can cause excessive stress and anxiety.
The Reach for the Stars catalogue includes opportunities for students that meet criteria set by the Minnesota Academic League Council.
Enrichment Resources:
Enrichment Resources at Elementary Sites
Gifted and Talented Education Strategies: