This page includes resources (websites, books, and others) that might be of interest to parents, students and teachers.
Websites:
National Association for Gifted Children: www.nagc.org
Hoagies Gifted: www.hoagiesgifted.org
Maryland Educators of Gifted Students: www.megsonline.net
Uniquely Gifted, Resources for gifted/special needs children: www.uniquelygifted.org
Davidson Institute: www.davidsongifted.org
University of Connecticut Center for Gifted Education: www.gifted.uconn.edu/parents
Enrichment Opportunities to Explore:
Vanderbuilt University Programs for Talented Youth : Vanderbuilt Programs
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Scholarship Opportunity:
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program application will open on February 8, 2024. The Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides academic advising, along with financial support for school, summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.
Eligible applicants should:
Be current 7th graders and/or entering 8th grade in fall 2024.
Have earned all As and Bs since the beginning of 6th grade.
Reside in the U.S. and plan to attend high school in the U.S.
Demonstrate financial need with a maximum adjusted gross income of $95,000.
To receive updates about the program, click here. Thank you for your dedication to your students!
Warm regards,
Alan Royal
Director, Outreach and Partnerships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation