The following organizations are resources to help parents of the gifted child. Many valuable resources are listed on these websites to learn more about your gifted child and how to advocate for gifted children. Please visit these websites and contact the organizations directly for any questions you might have regarding their services.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
NAGC staff and leaders support and develop policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students.
Northwest Gifted Child Association (NWGCA)
A statewide, nonprofit advocacy organization of parents and people with an interest in meeting the special needs of highly capable children.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Washington State laws and overview of Highly Capable basic education
Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities.
Washington Coalition for the Gifted Education (WCGE)
WCGE works collaboratively with key state governmental decision makers on issues related to the education of highly capable students, their families, and their schools.
Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted (WAETAG)
WAETAG strives to improve and to support education of gifted and talented persons by sponsoring and fostering activities significant to the education of gifted/talented persons. The Association supports and encourages specialized professional preparation of educators of gifted/talented persons, as well as professional persons whose purposes are consistent with its own.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page, the all-things-gifted site, full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike. Pick your path, and explore them all!
This is your gateway to resources for and about gifted students. This database features easy search capabilities for articles, resources and state policy pages to help students, parents and educators pinpoint gifted information.