TEACHER & PARENT RESOURCES
TEACHER & PARENT RESOURCES
The gifted program has several activities and books that are available to teachers and parents to check-out. Please contact any of the gifted teachers for assistance.
The gifted program staff have also created several informational graphics that teachers and parents may find helpful.
Gifted Students & Underachievement
Underachievement & Strategies for Helping Gifted Students
Expectations for Gifted Students (Misconceptions)
Gifted Outcomes: Thinking Skills & Creativity
Gifted Outcomes: Success Skills & Information Literacy
Gifted Outcomes: Affective Skills
Gifted Outcomes: Communication Skills
Understanding The Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Students
WEBSITES
Mississippi Association for Gifted Children (MAGC)
Mississippi Association for Gifted Children (MAGC) offers training for teachers and parents alike for gifted students. MAGC is the state association for gifted students, their parents, and their teachers. They publish a quarterly newsletter and host a yearly annual conference.
The National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, educators, other professionals and community leaders to address the unique needs of children and youth.
Francis A. Carnes Center for Gifted Studies
Francis A. Carnes Center for Gifted Studies is located at the University of Southern Mississippi. This center offers both Saturday and summer opportunities for gifted youth. It also is a great resource for both parent and teacher information and education.
The Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development
The center's mission is promote enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning in teachers and students at all levels of education through high-quality research and outreach on innovative teaching approaches.
The Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
The mission of the Davidson Institute is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page is a resource guide for the education of gifted children with links to many gifted education resources available on the Internet.