Resources

Websites

Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary

Information about summer enrichment programs for gifted children and professional development offerings for educators.


Maryland Coalition for Gifted and Talented Education

The Maryland Affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.  MCGATE volunteers advocate for gifted and talented learners.


Maryland Educators of Gifted Students (MEGS)

Information and resources for supporting and promoting the education of Gifted and Talented Students


National Association of Gifted Children

Information and resources for parents and teachers of gifted children.


Hoagies Gifted Education 

The all-things-gifted site, full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike.  


Davidson Institute

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Institute for Educational Advancement

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Programs

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. 


AP - Advanced Placement Program

Information about the College Board's Advanced Placement tests, including test prep resources.


International Baccalaureate (IB)

Information about the IB philosophy and the various levels of IB programs offered worldwide.


Enrichment

Center for Talented Youth

Information about The Johns Hopkins University's talent search, testing requirements, summer programs and family resources.



Destination ImagiNation

Information about educational programs for students to learn and experience creative teamwork and problem solving


Also see the Summer Enrichment opportunities below.

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Summer Enrichment 

American Legion Boys State

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs. High school juniors are selected by local American Legion posts to attend the program. Applications are obtained through local high school counselors or by downloading from the Boys State website. In Maryland, Boys State is conducted annually at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.


Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

The Johns Hopkins University CTY identifies, assesses, and recognizes students with exceptional mathematical and/or verbal reasoning abilities. Students are identified in grades 2 through 6 or grades 7 through 8.  CTY offers these students challenging educational opportunities that develop the intellect, encourage achievement, and nurture social development through its summer programs.  CTY also contacts students periodically via email with information of interest to gifted students and their families. Students in grades 2 through 6 must take the School and College Ability Test (SCAT), while students in grades 7 or higher must take the SAT as part of the application and selection process.

College for Kids

College for Kids has been providing quality educational opportunities for children and teens in Washington County and the surrounding area for 30 years. Offering hands-on, engaging classes in science, technology, engineering, the arts, math, and SAT Prep, College for Kids helps kids explore new subject areas, improve problem-solving skills, and build confidence. The week-long classes are taught by qualified instructors from local schools and businesses and are open to students entering grades 2 through 10. All classes are held at Hagerstown Community College’s campus in June, July, and August.

 

Maryland Leadership Workshop (MLW)

Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW) provide leadership training to students across the state of Maryland. Through team building, peer teaching, experience-based learning, and other creative techniques, MLW staff create an exciting, supportive environment where students are encouraged to be themselves and develop their leadership potential.  MLW offers three independent, week-long residential programs each summer, as well as tailored community outreach programs during the course of the year, for both middle and high school students.


Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented

The Maryland Summer Centers program, in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education and nonpublic agencies, provides gifted and talented students with advanced, rigorous, experiential learning opportunities that nurture these students’ talents and abilities within unique learning environments. Both residential and non-residential programs are offered at various locations throughout the state and include subject areas such as environmental and space science, physics, computer science, engineering, history, and fine and performing arts. 



MedCamp - Penn State Mont Alto Youth Camp

MedCamp is a popular long running camp, open to students interested in learning more about healthcare and medical careers. The program gives incoming ninth- and tenth-grade students the opportunity to visit high profile facilities such as Hershey Medical Center, Summit Health, Wilson College Vet Tech Program, and Shenandoah University. Students learn about healthcare careers, including physical medicine, surgery, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, pathology, and lots more! 


Qualia Global Scholars

Led by Stanford University mentors, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective academic enrichment summer program for talented high school and middle school students around the world.  Click HERE for the flyer.



Regional Math/Science Center

The Regional Math/Science Center at Frostburg State University provides a challenging summer academic program, hands-on field experiences, interactions with mathematicians and scientists, career exploration workshops, study skills workshops, and a variety of other activities. Students participating in the program attend a three- or six-week summer residential program at Frostburg State University and continue to receive support throughout the academic year. Once a student is accepted into the program he/she is encouraged to continue participating in the program until graduation from high school.  To be eligible, students must meet federal income guidelines and/or be a first generation college student interested in pursuing a career in math or science.


SAMRMC Fort Detrick GEMS Program 

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is an extracurricular STEM education program, which enables students to experience science in a real laboratory setting. The program is based on a multi-disciplinary educational curriculum, and is focused on age- and grade-appropriate hands-on activities, in areas such as science, engineering, mathematics, computational sciences, computational biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and biology. The Fort Detrick GEMS program offers opportunities for students in grades 4th-10th at no cost to the student.


Women in Engineering (WIE)

Sponsored by the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, WIE offers a variety of residential and non-residential programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.  Although most programs are held during the summer, some are one-day activities during the school year.


Young Scholars Program

The University of Maryland's Young Scholars Program invites middle and high school students with exceptional ability and promise to live and study on its College Park campus.   Students pursue academic interests, discover career opportunities, attend classes and seminars, and participate in planned social activities and field trips.  Middle and high school programs are separate.  Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors earn three university credits.

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