Parent Information & Websites
This article provides 48 essential links for parents of gifted learners. This is a great resource!
http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/50-essential-links-for-the-parents-of-gifted-children/
The National Science Board – the Board that oversees the National Science Foundation and advises Congress and the White House, released a new report that discusses ways to ensure that the United States has a sufficient supply of innovators.
http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/2010/nsb1033.pdf
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) periodically issues position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. This position paper redefines giftedness for the 2000s.
"Would you send a star athlete to train for the Olympics without a coach? Gifted students need guidance from well-trained teachers who challenge and support them in order to fully develop their abilities. Many gifted students may be so far ahead of their same-age peers that they know more than half of the grade-level curriculum before the school year begins. Their resulting boredom and frustration can lead to low achievement, despondency, or unhealthy work habits." Read this series of myths about gifted education to understand the importance of advocacy for gifted education.
http://www.nagc.org/commonmyths.aspx
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/24/opinion/sunday/art-makes-you-smart.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0
Does your child read well but dislikes reading? Find some problem solving tips in this document.