Parents: watch this video on cultural representation in children's books. It is important that you know that your child is represented for who they are. Many don't realize the under representation in every day content, such as children's books that your child might know front to back. This can be cultural representation, gifted representation, represenation of exceptional needs, and the list goes on. 

This website is full of valuable information for parents. It provides details and support, as well as valuable advice, on how to meet the social and emotional needs of your gifted learner. Now more than ever, social and emotional needs are important. Use this website to help you better serve and understand your gifted student. 

This article is for parents of African American children. As mentioned above, there is a low cultural representation for many diverse learners in gifted programs. As a parent, it is important to be able to advocate and meet the needs for your child. If you are not in their corner, who is?   

Aside from being able to understand the challenges that gifted education, it can also be hard to parent gifted students. This article lays out many great tips and ideas to help you help your child. You must advocate for your children and be willing to support them in every stage. Utilize this resource to best help you help them. 

Families, use this support guide to help you meet all of the needs of your gifted learner. There are many different categories and many websites/articles to support you with various gifted student needs. This is an all in one resource specifically for NC Gifted Students. 

Parents and families, listen to this video and hear Maria's experience with her child to help you learn to advocate for your child who may be gifted yet not meet the specific criteria their school looks for. 

Parents, read Article 9B to become informed on what the state of NC requires and expects that your gifted child should be learning and participating in while in public education. View the resource below to learn about the more specific things your local district has in place. 

Parents, do you know what gifted program model your child's school and county has in place in the state of North Carolina? If not, click the image to the left and follow the embedded link to learn more about what your county is providing for your child.