Gifted Education
Internet Resources
For Educators, Parents, Students, Administrators, and Policymakers
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Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC)
Official site of the Ohio
Association for Gifted Children. An encyclopedia of resources, advocacy,
Summer Opportunities, and more.
Sections for coordinators, teachers, parents, and students are a plus. Sign up
for Ohiogift,
a list to stay current on gifted education across
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
National overview for
parents and educators alike. The
NAGC mission is to invest its resources to train teachers, encourage parents,
and to educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted,
high-potential children. A visit here reveals excellent resources, hyperlinks,
publications, and legislative information. The directory
of summer programs and other prospects for educators and parents is
far-reaching. For the official websites of all NAGC state affiliates for gifted
education, go here.
For NAGC publications, go here.
Also see the NAGC YouTube Channel. A glossary of basic terminology on giftedness is here.
The NAGC-CEC
Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted and Talented Education document
is valuable. Likewise, the Pre-K-Grade
12 Gifted Programming Standards document is helpful. (Resources
often require NAGC membership.)
Center for
Talented Youth, The (CTY; The
Seemingly having it all: summer programs,
talent search, distance learning, resources for educators and parents. And
more: counseling, diagnostics, and assessment guidance, including information
on giftedness and learning disabilities and underachievement; career direction;
services for schools; school advice for parents seeking student coursework
credit, guidance, or placement. Extensive hyperlinks, on all
facets of giftedness. A bibliography and hyperlinks to additional online
reading resources are beneficial. Imagine,
a CTY-sponsored, award-winning magazine, offers writing opportunities for
gifted and talented students ages 12-18. (Also see Imagine
below, in the Publishing-Writing-Reading
section.) Other outstanding assets are in the Opportunities and Resources
section. Here, you’ll find an impressive selection of Academic
competitions, Academic summer
programs, Internships and
research opportunities, Early
college entrance programs, Career exploration
resources, and Research resources.
In Academic summer
programs, for example, you’ll choose among these prospects: Talent
Search, Early
College Entrance, Foreign
Language & Study Abroad, History
& Archaeology, Math
& Computer Science, Politics,
Leadership & Debate, Science,
Visual
& Performing Arts, and Writing.
Each of these, in turn, lists a multitude of additional choices to entertain
the mind and imagination.
Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent
Development (
Exemplary service to the worldwide gifted community of students, educators, and families, through advocacy, programming, counseling, news, and research. Grades 4-11 summer and grades 4-12 weekend student programs. Academic talent search via Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS), grades 2-9. Coursework, professional development, endorsement, grant-funded initiatives, and more, for educators of gifted students. Student AP resources are a plus. Sponsors the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. A free download of A Nation Deceived, on acceleration, is available. (Also see A Nation Empowered below, in the General section.)
Center for Talent Development (CTD; Northwestern University)
Serving gifted and talented students (age 4
and up through grade 12) and their families, the CTD offers the annual Midwest
Academic Talent Search, grades 3-9; LearningLinks distance academics,
grades 4-12; and four age-stratified summer programs, grades pre-K-12. Online
Learning Programs are here,
and Summer Programs are here.
The Civic Education Project, grades 7-12; and the Gifted Education
Institute. A sign-up, e-mailed Talent
Newsletter, and other programs, seminars, and workshops are additional
assets. So are the CTD Blog and
the Gifted Education Blog.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
A comprehensive resource on gifted education
— for parents, teachers, administrators and other
educators, counselors, and psychologists, and gifted young people, as well.
Acceleration gets attention here and
here. Acronyms,
terminology, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and other introductory
materials for those who are new to the field are here.
Dedicated sections for educators and parents
are exhaustive. Bibliographies
of Gifted Research are thorough. Site includes content of the original
ERIC databases. (See ERIC below,
in the General section.)
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AASL (American Association of School Librarians)
Teaching and learning are the foundation here. Toward those ends, you’ll find Best Apps for Teaching & Learning, as well as Best Websites for Teaching & Learning. Innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration are central with these free, web-based sites that should benefit the gifted community.
Dedicated to enriched learning for all students, especially those set apart by high poverty, low academics, and remediation, through accelerated instruction and gifted and talented teaching strategies.
The Acceleration
Institute is dedicated to the study of curricular acceleration for academically
talented children. Visit here to see all the available resources on
acceleration: links to state acceleration policies, an annotated
bibliography of research articles, stories of acceleration, a PowerPoint
presentation on acceleration, and more. The Parents section is here. The
Educators section is here.
Policymakers, go here.
Researchers, go here. The Guidelines for Developing an Academic
Acceleration Policy is a free download, here.
Promotes deep understanding
with literacy, through meaning and analysis. Fee-based.
American Association for Gifted Children
Located at
American
Association of School Librarians
Educators benefit here with an array of resources.
American Psychological Association - Gifted and Talented Education
The mission here is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and the latest research that will enhance the achievement and performance of students with special gifts and talents in all domains, including academics, the performing arts, sports, and the professions. Valuable downloads are on this page, as well as here.
Official and most recent and comprehensive information on Advanced Placement and Pre-AP programs, courses, and exams, as well as singular resources and tools. Pre-AP coursework launches for the 2018-19 school year and is for 9th-graders.
The
Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
(Also see Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education above, in the Portals section.)
Differentiation, achievement, and service to gifted children. Learning materials and articles for parents and educators are downloadable or viewable online. Workshops and presentations include an emphasis on differentiation and tiered classroom centers.
Blogs
Many websites pertaining to gifted education also share information via their blog, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media sites. Be sure to investigate these resources, too, as you visit each site.
Self-described as “all about the brainy
child,” this
Resources for families that home-school bright children.
Buckeye On-Line School for Success, The (BOSS)
Online, custom K-12 curricula, and a choice between synchronous and asynchronous modes of delivery. Free, accredited public school.
Byrdseed helps teachers, parents, and others understand and support or serve gifted learners. Among topics are differentiating lessons, teaching across content areas, and appreciating social and emotional needs of gifted children. Here, math, language arts, creativity, and parent resources are valuable. The link to Byrdseed.tv lists 225-plus fee-based videos on reading, math, writing, social studies, art, differentiation, and more. Go here for an array of free videos.
Differentiating instruction gets its due with educator and researcher Tomlinson. She has authored more than a dozen books on differentiation.
Center
for Africana Studies (
African resources, including lesson plans, for K-12 educators. Maps, flags, cultural images, current events. Countries searchable alphabetically.
Center for Civic Education, The
All facets of civic education — including the
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights;
Center for Creative Learning, LLC
Problem-solving and talent development are keys here.
Center for
Gifted Education (
A primary goal: To provide graduate education programs and opportunities for people interested in teaching gifted students and assuming administrative and leadership positions in the field of gifted education. Curriculum focus. Precollegiate programs.
Center for Gifted Education Policy
The American Psychological Association sponsors this site to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and the latest research ideas that will enhance the achievement and performance of gifted and talented students. Information pertains to schooling and parenting, as well as the development of careers. Among the pilot projects: the study of mentorship with students in high school, and research into the value of specialized high schools for scientific research.
Center for Talent Development (CTD; Northwestern University)
(Also see Center for Talent Development above, in the Portals section.)
Center for
Talented Youth, The (CTY; The
(Also see Center for Talented Youth above, in the Portals section.)
The world of chess is here, for students 13 and under. Free ChessKid apps for Apple and Android operating systems are available in their respective stores. Older students might prefer the related site with no age limits: Chess.com.
(Also see MOOCs below, in this section.)
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Get help here searching for the college right for each student.
This online library of free, fully indexed
United States Constitution sources provides an array of information about that
document and its genesis and evolution. ConSource gives U.S. Founders,
Reconstructionists, and original Feminists voices in the classroom and
courtroom, providing an informed history of the Constitution. Lesson
plans are a welcome plus, as are videos.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. Advocacy, standards, and professional development allow the CEC to meets its goals. The sections on Policy & Advocacy, Professional Development, Publications, and Standards are strong.
(Also see MOOCs below, in this section.)
Topics on creativity, imagination, and innovation abound. Subsections include education, philosophy, tech, science, arts, and business, among others. Broad influence on giftedness.
The mission is to nurture the profoundly gifted. This is effected by The Davidson Academy of Nevada, at the University of Nevada, Reno, a public school for middle- and high-school students; the Davidson Young Scholars and the THINK Summer Institute programs; the Educator’s Guild; and other outreach, such as the book Genius Denied (see Genius Denied below, in this section). The database of resources, as with state policies, topics, and articles, is readily searchable. The Davidson Academy now offers online instruction for students everywhere, in addition to its residential program. Social networking links around the world and in many states can be found here.
Problem-solving skill development, to build ingenuity and teamwork in enjoyable, meaningful ways. Teams of five to seven members work over a period of several weeks to apply critical thinking and their particular talents to solve any of five Team Challenges. Each Challenge has its own educational focus, from Fine Arts to Architectural Design and beyond. Multiple age-groupings, from 4 on up.
Information on children who are highly gifted and who have learning disabilities. Author links are solid.
A gamut of resources — from STEM to clip art — from the cable network. Tremendous number of free resources for teachers, parents, and K-12 students. Teachers will benefit from resources like professional development and lesson plans. Math resources are especially robust.
Duke TIP (Duke University Talent Identification Program)
For grades 4-12, with loads of resources for students and teachers. Summer opportunities. The Digest of Gifted Research offers an impressive collection of research-based information on raising and educating the gifted student.
The gamut of information on K-12 education. Search the substantial archives to see a host of articles on “gifted education,” “gifted and talented,” and similar search terms, here.
The Educators Guild is a free online community for elementary, secondary, post-secondary educators, and other professionals committed to meeting the unique needs of highly gifted students. From the Davidson Institute.
(Also see MOOCs below, in this section.)
Environmental
Education (EPA –
For K-12 students who need access to homework resources to learn about the environment, and for educators who need lesson plans and project ideas to teach about the environment. Similarly, Environmental Education (EE) is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills. Earth Day news is here. Extensive educator lesson plans, teacher guides, and other resources are here.
Students in grades 3-12 learn about leadership and careers here. Among the 17 programs: National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine; The Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC), on leadership development program for middle school students; NYLF Pathways to STEM, for aspirational elementary school students; and Envision Game & Technology Academy.
EPA Learning and Teaching About the Environment
For K-12 students who need access to homework resources to learn about the environment, and for educators who need lesson plans and project ideas to teach about the environment. Similarly, Environmental Education (EE) is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills. Earth Day news is here. Extensive educator lesson plans, teacher guides, and other resources are here.
EPGY
(Education Program for Gifted
Youth;
(Also see GiftedAndTalented.com [its renamed title] below, in this section.)
Massive database of more than a million education articles, via the U.S. Department of Education. Searchable by title, author, and key word(s), all of which are listed vertically on the left. The above link is for “gifted education.”
Essex, Martin W. School for the Gifted and Talented
A weeklong summer residential program at
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A standing committee of the American Classical League, ETC is dedicated to promoting and supporting elementary, middle school, and introductory classics programs. Online resources are especially compelling.
The goal is to cultivate creativity in bright and gifted children. Linked sections on prodigies, books, games, apps, movies, curriculum resources are exceptional. Materials for educators (teaching the twice-exceptional, class size, critical thinking, and many other topics), parents, and students, too. Topical blog posts are thoughtful.
Exworthy
Educational Resources
Resources for teachers of
deaf students. Links to sites for
the deaf and hearing-impaired are formidable. See the listings here and here.
Many websites pertaining to gifted education also share information via their blog, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media sites. Be sure to check these resources as you visit each primary site.
Cross-curricular engineering activities for students in grades 6-8 that present engineering challenges that allow participants to offer their vision of a city of the future. Competition embraces problem-solving, teamwork, research and presentation skills, practical mathematics, science applications, and computer skills.
Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP International)
Via creative problem-solving, the FPSP program develops critical-thinking skills in students as it encourages them to develop a vision for the future. FPSP features curricular and co-curricular competitive — as well as non-competitive — activities. Participants range in age from 8 to 18. Some programs offer non-team competition.
Future Problem
Solving Program - Ohio (FPSP
Specifically called Ohio Future Problem Solving Program. Via creative problem-solving, the FPSP program develops critical-thinking skills in students as it encourages them to develop a vision for the future. FPSP features curricular and co-curricular competitive — as well as non-competitive — activities. Participants range in age from 8 to 18. Some programs offer non-team competition.
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GATE
(
Serves students in middle school and high school. Specialties are languages, humanities, forensics, arts, literature, medicine, and STEM-related fields.
Book on gifted advocacy. For students, parents, educators, policy-makers, and mentors. (Also see Davidson Institute for Talent Development, above, in this section.)
From
Gifted Child Society, The (TGCS)
The Gifted Child Society is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to providing unique enrichment programs and services to
gifted children in preschool, elementary school, middle school, and other
environments.
Focus is on visual-spatial learners, twice-exceptional learners, and the highly gifted. Comprehensive assessment, counseling, tutoring, and telephone consultations. Dr. Linda Silverman, director.
Hundreds of free, downloadable, full-length articles on all facets of gifted education are here. (Some are book-length.) Typical topics include Educating Gifted Students In The Regular Classroom: Efficacy, Attitudes, And Differentiation Of Instruction, by Daniel William Caldwell; Teacher Perspectives Regarding Gifted Diverse Students, by Toni Szymanski, Thomas Shaff; and The Effects Of An Elementary After-School Enrichment Program On Gifted And Talented Students’ Attitudes Toward School, by Madison Nicole Cunningham.
Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI;
Promotes the development of the gifted and talented, and provides services to them and their families. Summer youth residency program. Professional development program. GERI is dedicated to serving twice-exceptional students through programming like Super Saturday, Super Summer, and Summer Residential Camps. The Diversity Initiative for Gifted Students recruits students from underrepresented groups for participation in GERI student programs, and coordinates support services to contribute to their holistic development.
An organization for educators who are passionate about gifted kids and committed to exceptional educational practice. It was created by Ian Byrd and Lisa Van Gemert to help you grow as an educator through authentic professional development; connecting with other educators of the gifted, and recognition of advanced skills and superb practice.
Practical and useful resources, tips and tricks of the trade for parents and educators and homeschooling families alike.
Great array of resources for families that home-school their gifted children. Parent resources are welcome.
International study on giftedness, with input and observations from youth about being gifted. This research undertaking parallels a 1980s study that led to Gifted Children Speak Out, a 1984 book by Jim Delisle, Ph.D.
Links for students at all grade levels. Topics from Arts & Humanities to Research, Vocational Studies, and Social Studies will engage visitors for hours.
Located at Southern Methodist University in
International online education. Students, parents, educators, and others can collaborate on projects.
Glossary of Gifted Education, A (NAGC)
The A-to-Z of gifted terminology, with a lot of linked content. Especially instructive for those new to the world of gifted education. See also Wikipedia Gifted Education, the extensive Wikipedia site.
GRO (Gifted Research and Development)
GRO’s mission consists of two interrelated components, the commitment to further world understanding of giftedness through scientific research and the promotion of a comprehensive and accurate understanding of giftedness through outreach.
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Professional development coursework for teachers and coordinators in gifted education. Downloadable .pdf books for parents are a bonus, here.
E-mail lists for parents and others to join are on gifted; gifted and disabled; gifted and homeschooled; and other niches. A bibliography, an overview of testing, and hyperlinks are among other resources. The reading list — it encompasses picture books and a large number of chapter books — is abundant.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS®)
Thinking-skills program established by Dr. Stanley Pogrow for Title I and LD students in grades 4-8. Emphasis on Socratic teaching (dialogue), as opposed to pervasive content remediation.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
(Also see Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page above, in the Portals section.)
Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children, The
Full range of teacher and parent resources for the highly gifted. Workshops, bibliography, identification, assessment, and more.
Homeschooling In Ohio - Gifted
For parents in
Institute for Educational Advancement
This non-profit organization is dedicated to
identifying and supporting talented young people from 2 to 18. The organization
advances educational practices and policies that promote academic rigor, high
standards, and excellence in the arts and educational innovation. Links from
the Gifted Resource Center section encompass Advocacy, Schools, Twice
Exceptional, and more.
An extensive look at
giftedness, from Wikipedia. Loads
of pertinent links and a huge bibliography make for a satisfying visit.
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
International scope for active learners. IB programs are for youth ages 3 to 19. Information helps schools become IB-qualified. (Also see Ohio Association of IB World Schools, the Ohio-specific IB site below, in this section.)
International Gifted Consortium, The
The mission here is collaborative understanding, identification, and support of the unique social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and altruistic development of giftedness, through the lens of the highly and profoundly gifted. Targeted research, advocacy, education, and other site-approaches work toward this good.
Internet Special Education Resources (ISER)
Categorized information on autism, ADHD, Aspergers, vision impairment, assessments, therapy, schools, programs, and many other groupings, to assist young people with special needs.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. The Foundation supports exceptional students from elementary school to graduate school through scholarships, grants, direct service, and knowledge creation and dissemination.
Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program
Provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability — selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise — to undertake study at doctoral and Master of Fine Arts levels in 28 selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Program is via the U.S. Department of Education.
A free youth service program for students of all ages. Their mission is to foster respect and compassion for nature and the environment. The educators section is rich with information and links, as with lesson plans, Facebook, online professional development, videos, and much more. See the Roots & Shoots Online Course for deeper understanding.
(Also see
Junior State of America (JSA)
Current events and social, political, and other civics issues of today come into focus with this club for high-school students. Members share opinions in an open setting, and they develop leadership skills by conducting political-awareness activities at school and overnight conventions like the Congress Convention. Local, state, national, and international in scope.
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Learning exercises and tutorials for grades K on up. Math, science, computing, world history, art and humanities, economics and finance, and more free online classes. Full details on enrollment, participation, and other Khan features, for students, parents, and teachers. Help on preparation for the SAT and other tests is a plus. On YouTube, Khan has more than 5,500 videos on education and more than 1,200 on medicine.
The KPS is an annual program designed to make philosophy fun and accessible to students in grades K-12, as well as to help promote critical-thinking skills and encourage dialogue with other students and adults. The Slam asks students to answer a philosophical question. Depending on their age, students can express themselves in words, artwork, poetry, or song.
Differentiation, achievement, and service to gifted children. Learning materials and articles for parents and educators are downloadable or viewable online. Workshops and presentations include an emphasis on differentiation and tiered classroom centers.
Teacher emphasis, with research-based, hands-on staff development, classroom coaching. Outstanding array of hyperlinks to resources.
Lesson Plans and Resources for Teaching Gifted and Talented Students
As the title indicates, this site is loaded with lesson plans to educate gifted and talented students. Vast, broad array of subjects is a plus.
Library of Congress Teacher Resources
The U.S. Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library’s deep, authoritative digital collections in their teaching. Resources are designed to meet state content standards, and the standards of national organizations. The Classroom Materials section of ready-to-use resources was developed by teachers. Other top sections: Professional Development, Lesson Plans, Primary Source Sets, Presentations & Activities, Themed Resources, and Collection Connections. (The site does not specifically target the gifted community, but materials support the gifted mission.)
Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted and Talented
A weeklong summer residential program at
Fine resources for parents and teachers of gifted students. The recommended reading section for parents offers scores of suggestions on acceleration, differentiation, creativity, teens, emotional issues, and other pertinent topics.
A forum for intellectual exchange. Publishes a free quarterly of student-submitted work, YM² — Young Mensan Magazine. Also, the site has Mind Games® (dozens of games for national competitions), other games, lesson plans, TED news, activities, the Bright! monthly newsletter, and more.
(Also see Center for Talent Development [its renamed title] above, in the Portals section.)
MOOCs
Several sites offer information on college-level coursework that is free, open, online, and interactive. For students in high school (and sometimes middle school). The term Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) often is used with such studies; otherwise, broad terminology like “open courseware” is used. Among the top listings are Coursera, edX, and Udacity. Others include OnlineCourses.com, Open Education Consortium, MITOpenCourseWare, OpenCourseWare, Class Central, MERLOT II and Open Learning Initiative (OLI). Several universities and colleges offer their own, separate online coursework; do an internet search to find your institution of choice.
Official websites of all state gifted education affiliates of the National Association for Gifted Children.
NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs and Activities for Students
High-level student
competitions in nearly all disciplines, for use by principals, teachers,
parents, and students. Produced annually by the National Association of Secondary School
Principals (NASSP). The list is
searchable by name, sponsor, grade levels, and disciplines (from Arts and
Business to Media, Medicine, Music, and STEM). An annual downloadable file of
more than 55 pages of approved activities is helpful. The NASSP also sponsors
the National
Honor Society, the National Junior Honor Society, the National
Elementary Honor Society, and the National Student Council.
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(Also see Nation Empowered, A, below.)
An update on the pivotal A Nation Deceived, this researched-based study dating from 2015 on acceleration is invaluable.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
(Also see National Association for Gifted Children above, in the Portals section.)
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Great resource for helping to identify overlooked, disabled and/or misidentified gifted and talented students. Teachers and parents alike will be rewarded here. Extensive, linked resources.
National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE)
Monitors and studies programs for gifted and
talented students nationwide, to see that such students are served well. Those who are in geographically under-served areas or in various
demographic groups that are under-served benefit greatly with NCRGE oversight.
Based at the
National Engineers Week Future City Competition™
(Also see Future City Competition™ [its retitled name] above, in this section.)
National Excellence: A Case for Developing America’s Talent
Landmark report on educating gifted and talented students.
National Geographic resources. These are the Bee (see below), maps and geographic materials, lesson plans, geography standards, and other teacher aids.
Thousands of schools annually participate in the National Geographic Bee, using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to inspire students to be curious about the world. Schools with students in grades 4-8 are eligible for this competition. Each state Bee is listed here.
National History Club (NHC)
This non-profit organization inspires students and teachers to start History Club chapters at high schools, middle schools, and within other student and community programs. Members of local chapters participate in local and national programs, and create their own projects and activities. The NHC also provides chapters with resources and services that will help them increase the activity and impact of their History Club.
National Society for the Gifted & Talented (NSGT)
The mission of NSGT is to advance the development of gifted, talented, and high-potential youth through opportunities, advocacy, and exemplary programs and practices. Their blog is wide-ranging and informative.
Neag Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development
Dedicated to research on
giftedness, with downloadable newsletters for teachers, parents, and others.
The mission is to conduct research that is
theory-driven, problem-based, practice-relevant, and consumer-oriented. The
mission includes the formation of a community of scholars in the field, as well
as information dissemination that targets practitioners, parents, researchers,
and others. Among the leaders are Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli and Dr. Sally M. Reis.
Part of the
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
(Also see Center for Talent Development above, in the Portals section.)
NSGT (National Society for the Gifted & Talented)
A not-for-profit organization created to honor and nurture gifted and talented children and youth. The blog by Barbara Swicord, Ed.D. is beneficial and comprehensive.
International educational
program with problem-solving opportunities for students in four divisions, from
kindergarten to college. Emphasis on creativity. Thousands of
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Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC)
Official site of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. An encyclopedia of information, hyperlinks, resources, advocacy, Summer Opportunities, legislative reportage, and more. (See the Portals listing above, for much more.)
Ohio Association of IB World Schools (OAIB)
Official International Baccalaureate programs
for
Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE)
The law, civics, and social studies are the foundation of this education program. The Ohio Mock Trial, We the People, and Youth for Justice are among the student proceedings. Every autumn sees a professional development event, the Law and Citizenship Conference. This is for teachers of government, civics, law, and related disciplines to learn about innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and programs that engage students in hands-on learning.
Ohio Department of Education (Primary website)
Ohio Department of Education (Gifted education)
Information on
acceleration, identification, service, and legislative guidelines. See official Ohio Department of Education-approved
information on assessment of gifted students here;
the latest full chart download is here.
See here for
performing and visual arts identification and accompanying handbooks.
Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA)
The focus is on
standards-based language study, with a global sensibility. Scholarships,
professional development for teachers, awards, workshops, publications, and
other features mark this site.
Ohio Future
Problem Solving Program (FPSP
The Future Problem Solving
Program for
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Extensive
The focus is on leadership development, with
numerous programs for students in grades 2-12. Ohio Leadership Training Camp
(OhioLTC) and
Ohio Supercomputer Center Summer Institute
This two-week residential program gives
gifted
Technology issues are key to this site. Sections: eStudent Services (designed to improve student access to higher education through e-learning and technology-enhanced education); OhioLINK (Ohio’s Academic Library Consortium); OARnet (provides broadband connectivity to Ohio’s K-12 schools through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and its information technology centers and to public schools in large urban areas).
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)
Online K-12 education
alternatives. Tuition-free
public charter school with high academic standards, rigorous instruction,
extensive computer employment.
Even the best of
students sometimes need help, and this site gives an extensive overview of
online tutoring — guidelines, expectations, technology suggestions, local help,
learning disabilities, and much more. Fifteen top-rated resources are listed
and linked.
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Open Courseware
Several sites offer information on college-level coursework that is free, open, online, and interactive. For students in high school (and sometimes middle school). The term Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) often is used with such studies; otherwise, broad terminology like “open courseware” is used. Among the top listings are Coursera, edX, and Udacity. Others include OnlineCourses.com, Open Education Consortium, MITOpenCourseWare, OpenCourseWare, Class Central, MERLOT II and Open Learning Initiative (OLI). Several universities and colleges offer their own, separate online coursework; do an internet search to find your institution of choice.
OPLIN
(
The Ohio Public Library Information Network
provides information services to
Parents of Gifted Children - West Central Ohio
As the name suggests, parents of students in
gifted education in west-central
Free online typing lessons and typing/keyboarding exercises for beginning typists and others who want to master this essential of digital life, or to move from two-finger typing to standard touch-typing.
Film animation gets its due here, with
information for students and teachers alike. This partnership between Disney’s Pixar
Animation Studios and
An exemplary blog that encourages enthusiastic thinkers through literature, science, art, and more. Book recommendations are especially strong.
(Also see Higher Order Thinking Skills above, in this section.)
Games for the brain and intellect. Lots of word games. Users also can create games like crosswords, scrambles, and others.
(Also see
Students in gifted
education typically go on to college, and this site provides an overview of
more than 16 linked databases for seeking out scholarship opportunities.
Listings include Fastweb!, Cappex, and UNIGO, among
others.
Massive database of more
than a million education articles, via the U.S. Department of Education.
Searchable by title, author,
and key word(s). Database also is
accessible here.
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
Seeks to inform the public of the social and emotional needs of the gifted, and to support programs that foster positive awareness.
With nearly a million members, this free site for sharing and using lessons lets you search by subject, state standards, and more. Pre-school through high school. Hundreds of choices result from a search of “gifted education.” Sections on professional development and collections expand horizons.
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(Also see Gifted Development Center above, in this section.)
Social Media
Many websites pertaining to gifted education also share information via blogs, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and other social media outreach. Be sure to check these resources, too, as you visit each site. Numerous social networking links around the world and in many states can be found here. The list of advocacy and other blogs is especially robust.
Information on tests,
measurements. Legal
insights on education rights and service, especially regarding special
education. Extensive
resources on advocacy, via Advocacy Library and Law Library. See here for
Special Education Resources on the Internet
Categorized information on autism, ADHD, Aspergers, vision impairment, assessments, therapy, schools, programs, and many other groupings, to assist young people with special needs.
Open to all gifted students in grades 7-12, everywhere. Multiple summer offerings. Various enrollment options. The online tour is edifying.
(Also see Higher Order Thinking Skills above, in this section.)
Official websites of all state gifted education affiliates of the National Association for Gifted Children.
Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Gifted and talented academic summer camps for
ages 5-17, at colleges and universities across the
Summer Opportunities (OAGC)
(Also see OAGC above, in the Portals section, for the latest list. Other major or portal sites also may have site-sections on summer activities. Also check with nearby universities, colleges, nature centers, zoos, museums, historic entities, and other locales for summer K-12 programs, camps, activities, workshops, institutes, and more; some my be residential, too.)
Summer Scholars Program (
A multiweek summer residential program of university courses and seminars. Open to all in their junior or senior years of high school, among other requirements for the pre-college coursework and activities. Participants typically choose two courses from more than 20 college departments, and earn 6 or 8 credit-hours.
Acceleration and enrichment classes are held
on the
Psychologist, speaker, and columnist on achievement. Author of See Jane Win, a report on girls becoming successful women. Ebooks and print books, as well as TV and speaking appearances, enhance the outreach of this spokesperson for gifted children.
TAG (The Association for the Gifted)
Advocacy for children and youth with gifts, talents, and/or high potential. TAG is a division of The Council for Exceptional Children.
TAG (Families of the Talented and Gifted)
Support for gifted education through mailing lists, TAGFAM (for those with children in traditional schools), TAGMAX (for homeschoolers), and TAGPDQ (for families needing radical educational and social accommodations for their children).
Lessons, units, classroom-ready content, and
more — this repository of K-12 resources is a collection of original content,
internet resources, lesson plans, and tools drawn from teaching professionals
around the world. Searchable by keyword, phrase, subject, grade level,
holidays, and dates. Materials are especially suited to differentiated
instruction. Parents and students, too, will find challenging, motivating
resources to augment the classroom. Puzzles and brain-teasers are a bonus.
Videos,
documents, audios, photos, and many other resources on nearly all academic
subjects for teachers. For gifted education topics, look here.
teachfine on gifted and ed tech
An array of articles on all facets of giftedness. For parents, teachers, and others who nurture the gifted child.
(Also see Stephanie S. Tolan below, in the Publishing-Writing-Reading section.)
Differentiating instruction gets its due with educator and researcher Tomlinson. She has authored more than a dozen books on differentiation.
2E Twice-Exceptional Newsletter
For those educators, parents, and others who interact with high-ability children with learning issues, such as AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, and so forth. News, events, and resources are abundant. The blog is helpful.
(Also see MOOCs above, in this section.)
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Mathematics and non-mathematics brain-teasers, puzzles, tests, riddles, and more. Difficulty levels range from basic to advanced. Twelve categories in all. Many are interactive. Lots of fun here!
Resources for children with special needs, including ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger Syndrome (also called Aspergers or Asperger’s), autism, dyslexia, and hearing impairment. Extensive bibliography for parents and professionals, with recommendation categories of General Information/Overviews, Treatment/Medication, In the Classroom, Special Education Law/Advocacy, Homeschooling, Specific Special Needs, Temperament/Personality, Teenagers, Social Skills/Bullying/Life Skills, College/Career, Autobiography/Biography, Magazines/Newsletters, and others. Books about special needs written for young people and books, for children and adults alike, with special-needs characters are especially pertinent.
United States Academic Decathlon® (USAD)
Learning and academic
excellence through 10-event team competition for students in high school.
New topic each year. The five-event Pentathlon competition for students in
middle school focuses on these areas:
Literature, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Science, and Social Science. Pentathlon
information is here.
United States Senate Youth Program, The
Established in 1962 by the U.S. Senate, the program offers a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
Visual
and Performing Arts Identification (
Handbooks with procedures
for identifying students in
Comprehensive site on topics like diversity, testing, family life, education options, activities and projects, and others.
(Also see ArlieBooks.com below, in the Publishing-Writing-Reading section.)
Extensive overview on all facets of giftedness. Global views on implementation in specific countries are insightful. Solid historical background on gifted education.
William
& Mary Center for Gifted Education (
A primary goal: To provide graduate education programs and opportunities for people interested in teaching gifted students and assuming administrative and leadership positions in the field of gifted education. Curriculum focus. Precollegiate programs.
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
The mission is to focus world attention on
gifted and talented children and ensure the realization of their potential to
the benefit of humankind. Hyperlinked resources, including
state, national, and international organizations. Based
at
WorldCat is the world’s largest network of library content and services. Books, articles, film, and music are included in the listings from thousands of libraries. Search for almost any information on any topic. Available apps for iPhones and Android devices improve mobile search opportunities.
Wright State University Pre-College Programs
Academic-year and
summer-enrichment programs for K-12 pre-college students at this
Information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. Thousands of articles, cases, and free resources on dozens of special education topics. For parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys.
YouTube
Gifted and Talented Education
This ever-expanding site is packed with dozens
of videos on all aspects of giftedness.
Their motto is “Empowering students to think deeply
and write critically about pivotal moments in
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The American Association of Physics Teachers offers physics teachers an array of free classroom resources. Professional development, mentoring, lesson plans from The Physics Teacher, and more are linked. Numerous resources for students add to the value of the site. The annual PhysicsBowl and the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) (see the listings below, in this section) are among them.
AEOP (Army Educational Outreach Program)
The U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program is science-centered, with STEM programs, apprenticeships, and competitions among the assets for students.
Education resources based on the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. Sections for educators, homework help, STEM projects, and resources on a range of topics. These include gravity, measurement, history of science, space telescopes, and more.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge of physics, particularly by way of teaching, this site has materials for K-12 teachers and others. The teacher portal is here, and it includes lesson plans, webinars, and more.
Summer math camps and programs ‒ most are residential ‒ for pre-college students.
American Mathematics Competitions (The Mathematical Association of
A series of national contests to identify, recognize, and reward excellence in
mathematics, thus strengthening the
mathematical capabilities of
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
Thousands of math resources, videos,
messaging, free online learning, tools for teachers, and much more, for grades 5-12. The WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training)
program is a fee-based seven-month high-school
math Olympiad preparation and testing program that brings together students
from around the world to learn Olympiad problem-solving skills. Grades 2-5 can
enjoy similar opportunities at the companion Beast Academy. A training
academy offers further benefits for math and language arts enthusiasts
alike.
ASM Materials Education Foundation
The ASM Materials Education Foundation
provides for the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge through
its support of education and research. STEM-based materials
for educators and students alike. Camps and professional development are
among the features. Information for teachers is here.
Students will find more here.
A collection of digital resources for teachers and students. Topics are browsable and include cosmology, fundamentals, astronomy education, the Milky Way, historical astronomy, space exploration, galaxies, exoplanets, cosmic time and distance, stars, and the sun, with extensive links. Similarly browsable are sections on pedagogy, student resources, labs, simulations, projects, and images.
Science demonstrations are the hallmark of Bill Nye. His Educational Resources blog offers dozens of downloadable .pdf experiments and Episode Guides (the latter are on Humans, Physics, Living Things, Space Science, Chemistry, and Earth Science). His many YouTube videos are here.
Animals, plants, DNA, cells, and on and on in the living world. Comprehensive and admirably presented with logical hyperlinking.
The Biology Corner is a resource site for biology and science teachers and students. It contains a variety of lessons, quizzes, labs, and information on science topics for all levels, including introductory life science and advanced placement biology. You can find lessons related to biology topics, too.
Thousands of brain-teasers,
puzzles, riddles, games, and optical illusions. Updated weekly.
Covering Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering Rising Stars, this is the premier science and engineering competition for middle-school students.
California State University OpenCourseWare
(Also see MOOCs above, in the General section.)
International five-week summer residential
camp for gifted junior- and senior-high mathematics students, ages 13-18. Rich mathematics hyperlinks for students and teachers alike.
Academic details are here.
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Center for Excellence in Education
This not-for-profit corporation nurtures
leadership in science, technology, and mathematics. This is effected
via cost-free programs for academically talented high-school students, in
collaboration with academia, private foundations, corporations, and government
agencies that share a commitment to education excellence. Three major programs
are the Research Science Institute (RSI), Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) (for teachers
in a few select states), and the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO). USABO offers a
Centre
for Education in Mathematics and Computing, The
(University of
The Centre aims to increase enjoyment, confidence, and ability in mathematics and computer science among students and teachers. Through contests, workshops, online resources, and publications, the CEMC provides curricular and enrichment support to elementary and secondary schools.
Engineering and bioscience
programs for high school juniors, in partnership with North Central State
College,
This network
of free online resource collections supports faculty, students, and teachers in
physics and astronomy education. The Physics Front section
addresses the needs of physics teachers. Resources for new physics teachers are
here.
The Connectory was developed so parents and other caregivers could find local STEM education opportunities for children in their lives. It was also created with program-providers in mind, providing the means for discovering new partners, as well as ways to showcase the STEM opportunities that providers are offering for youth.
Extensive, fun site for all things mathematics, science. Specific subsections for Teachers, Parents, and Students, as well as subsections on games (here and here), are rewarding.
Dedicated to understanding the science of cancer. Standards-aligned materials are for students in high school. Several downloadable lesson plans and companion teacher guides are available here.
A range of resources — from STEM to clip art — from the cable network. Tremendous number of free resources for teachers, parents, and K-12 students. Teachers will benefit from resources like professional development and lesson plans. Math resources are especially robust.
Discovery
Park (
Home to Purdue’s interdisciplinary research programs and a place where scientists and students address society’s challenges, such as health, nanotechnology, energy, the environment, and bioscience. General learning opportunity for the gifted student.
Taking the science fair out of the auditorium and into cyberspace, eCYBERMISSION is a free, STEM-based and -related competition for teams in grades 6 through 9. Each team will propose a solution to a real problem in its community and compete for state, regional, and national awards. Helpful related links are here and here (the latter has links to apprenticeships, scholarships, competitions, and more). Video information is here. Advisor-educator resources are here; a related tutorial is here. Climate, robotics, the environment, alternative energy, forensics, national security, aeronautics, and other sciences are included under the STEM umbrella.
Environmental
Education - Students (EPA –
For K-12 students who need access to homework resources to learn about the environment, and for educators who need lesson plans and project ideas to teach about the environment. Similarly, Environmental Education (EE) is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills. Earth Day news is here. Extensive educator lesson plans, teacher guides, and other resources are here (for Spanish, go here).
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
The Encyclopedia of Life brings together information about all life on Earth. One web page for each species, with more than 1.9 million total pages. It’s a resource for text, images, video, sounds, maps, classifications, and more, all freely available online. Site is available in 20 languages, including Spanish and French.
EPA Education and EPA Students
For K-12 students and educators who need access to quality homework resources, lesson plans, and project ideas to learn and teach about the environment. Environmental education is a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues that enhances knowledge, builds critical thinking skills, and helps students make informed and responsible decisions.
An interactive science museum with thousands of Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics. Museum exhibits and scientific phenomena — including images, educational activities, PDFs, video and audio files — are available. Further, a wealth of apps, blogs, videos, and activities illustrate the extent of this repository. Tools for teachers round out the offerings.
ExploraVision is a national K-12 science competition with a strong emphasis on STEM coursework and future-world problem-solving. Sponsored by Toshiba and NSTS (National Science Teachers Association). Information is available for students, teachers, and parents alike.
Umbrella site for FIRST LEGO (ages 9-14) (see listing below); FIRST LEGO Jr. (ages 6-9); FIRST TECH Challenge (middle school-high school); and FIRST Robotics Competition (middle school-high school) team activities and competitions. All sections are listed and linked in the drop-down menu via the Programs tab. Science reigns in all FIRST competitions. Information on resources is a plus, as are teacher suggestions.
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FIRST LEGO League International
Introduces youth around the world to the fun and experience of solving real-world problems through mathematics, science, and technology.
The A-to-Z of tech resources for teachers. More than 400 tutorial videos (including more than 100 Google Apps videos), are available. Great information on timely events, such as Earth Day, supplement knowledge.
The mission is to provide an exciting engineering program for 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students that combines an educational challenge with hands-on learning, all for their vision of a city of the future. Sections for educators, students, parents, and mentors provide details.
Dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. Learn computer science through real-world projects in art and storytelling, robotics, video games, websites, apps, and more. After-school clubs for girls in grades 6-12. Summer Immersion Programs are for girls currently in grades 10-11.
Glencoe Online Mathematics Links
Algebra, fractals, statistics, teacher support, history of math, and more. All-math links.
GLOBE Program, The (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)
Worldwide, hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program, primarily on atmosphere, hydrology, soils, and land cover/phenology, along with data measurement and reportage. Teacher guides, protocols, resources, activities, standards, assessment tools. Extensive hyperlinks and information on Earth Day, the environment, scientific instruments.
The Google Science Fair is an online science and engineering competition open to students age 13-18 from around the globe. It encourages them to change the world through scientific inquiry and problem-solving. They’ll learn about their chosen topic and develop key skills along the way. Sections on the competition, teachers and mentors, and more.
Challenging fun with puzzles.
Implemented at several progressive schools in
The Hour of Code helps K-12 students learn
the basics of computer science and broaden participation in the field. All
types of coding activities are available. Teacher resources are here. Tutorials
work on all devices and browsers. All curriculum resources and tutorials
are free to use and openly licensed under a Creative
Commons license. Hour of Code activities, with a tutorial, are here.
A massive array of student projects are here.
A collection of free educational materials, learning tools, and services for students, especially those in STEM environments. More than 3,500 science and math activities. Curated topics include ocean literacy, climate, life sciences, math, chemistry, life sciences, and health and the human body.
All things related to NASA’s Hubble exploration. Resources, blogs, videos, images, education and museums, discoveries, the latest news from space.
Fundamental mathematics principles and applications, with a collection of examples of applied mathematics with hyperlinks to their applications to problems in physics and astronomy. Disciplines include algebra, linear algebra, trigonometry, vectors, geometry, calculus, logarithms, and others.
The world of physics, essentially an exploration environment for concepts that employs concept maps and other hyperlinking strategies, generating literally thousands of hyperlinks. Companion site to HyperMath, above.
IMACS (Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science)
Programs are designed to enhance the development of critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills, with an emphasis on math, computer science, engineering, and related disciplines. Vehicles include distance (online) education, homeschooling, and summer sessions, among others. For students in grades 1-12. (Program formerly called eIMACS.)
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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
(See Student Science below, in this section [Intel no longer sponsors the event].)
International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
International high-school mathematics competition, with a world championship held annually. Students from more than 100 countries participate.
International Telementor Program
(Also see Mentored Pathways below, in this section.)
Invention League (Formerly Invention Convention)
Math, science, STEM, engineering, and similar K-8 disciplines are at the heart of this site. Resources are for students, parents, and teachers. Some outreach is via partnership with Math Plus Academy.
This independent nonprofit provides curriculum and learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for K-12 students, and high-quality professional development for teachers. Award-winning curricula place students in challenging, real-world situations where they are connected with and mentored by leading STEM professionals.
A ton of free interactive games, puzzles, quizzes, classroom activities, printable worksheets, videos, and more for those wishing to master math skills. Geometry, logic, money, fractions, money, Sudoku, memory games, checkers, and other math interests are detailed. Teachers, parents, young students, and preschoolers will find worthwhile opportunities and enjoyment here.
(Also see
Strong in teacher materials. Enormous searchable database on all mathematics topics.
Math Forum, The (
Extensive resources for teachers, mathematicians, researchers, students, and parents to learn mathematics and improve mathematics education. Problems and puzzles; online mentoring; research; team problem-solving; collaborations; and professional development.
Dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students, grades 3-12. Mathematics contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics. International in scope.
The goal is to promote mathematics concepts, education, and enthusiasm through creative problem-solving competitions throughout the school year in grades 4-8.
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(Also see Canada/USA Mathcamp above, in this section.)
A national middle-school
mathematics enrichment, coaching, and competition program. Participating schools select students to compete in
one of several written and oral competitions held nationwide and in
Mathematical Association of America (MAC)
(Also see American Mathematics Competitions above, in this section.)
Mathematical Olympiad, International (IMO)
(Also see International Mathematical Olympiad above, in this section.)
A program for K-7 students of interactive, problem-solving games, supportive curricular and instructional activities, and evaluation and assessment instruments, to provide a motivational format for developing mathematics concepts and skills and strengthening strategic thinking and problem-solving. A feature of the STEM-aligned program is the linkage of arithmetic reasoning with geometric/spatial and logical/scientific thinking.
Subtitled “History of mathematics for young people,” this British site — the “Maths” part of the name is a clue — offers courses, lesson plans, timelines, famous math theorems, math concepts, numerals, logic, trigonometry, geometry, topology, historic math (Egypt, Babylon, et al.), and much more. For students 11 to 18 years old.
MathWorld™ (Wolfram MathWorld)
From algebra and geometry to topology and number theory, this comprehensive, interactive, and encyclopedic mathematics site is for students, educators, and others.
Academic, electronic mentoring support from technology, science professionals. Project-focused and facilitated by teachers and parents. For K-12, homeschool, and university students.
Very deep listing of science, technology, aerospace, physics, nuclear, and related (and other) courses. (Also see MOOCs above, in the General section.)
Optics and microscopy, including digital
imaging, with photograph galleries that explore
the fascinating world of optical microscopy. Hyperlinked information is rich
and varied, as with an extensive bibliography and the latest edition of
Mortimer Abramowitz’s renowned, 50-page, full-color introduction to optical
microscopy, which covers all of the basic concepts.
NASA Beginner's Guide
to Rockets
Everything
about rockets, with authority. Classroom activities are here.
An index on the topic of rockets is here.
Science and astronautics for grades K-12. Superb educator resources. Subsections for students, NASA Kids' Club, educators (several sections), and more. The Topics and Missions sections have scores of alphabetized listings, as with the International Space Station, Apollo missions, Mars, Pulsars, Robotics, Cassini, New Horizons, and Voyager.
NASA offers a wide range of free online tools, games, crafts, media, and other resources for teachers, young students, parents, and others. Topics include our solar system and universe.
NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs and Activities for Students
High-level student
competitions in nearly all disciplines, for use by principals, teachers,
parents, and students. Produced annually by the National Association of Secondary School
Principals (NASSP). An annual
downloadable file of more than 55 pages of approved activities is helpful. The
NASSP also sponsors the National Honor Society, the National
Junior Honor Society, the National Elementary Honor Society, and the
National Student Council.
National Association of Rocketry
The NAR is the oldest and largest
spacemodeling (rocketry) organization in the world, with more than 165
affiliated clubs across the
National Engineers Week Future City Competition™
The mission is to provide an exciting engineering program for 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students that combines an educational challenge with hands-on learning, all for their vision of a city of the future. Sections for educators, students, parents, and mentors provide details.
National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)
The vision of the NGCP is to bring
together organizations throughout the
National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society National
Elementary Honor Society
The NHS recognizes and salutes students who
have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and
character. The NHS is for those in high school. The NJHS is for students
in middle school, and the NEHS is for students in elementary school.
National Informal
STEM Education Network
The National
Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net) is a community of informal educators
and scientists dedicated to supporting learning and disseminating
information about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across
the
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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics addresses the needs of pre-K-12 math students who have a full range of disabilities.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
For educators, students, and families, this official site of the U.S. Air Force is packed with free STEM-related activities, displays, and more. Lesson plans, resource lists, and reading lists are excellent. Audiovisual resources are free, as well, with no postal fees, either, for school, civic, youth, and other borrowers. An immersive 80- by 60-foot screen in the on-site 3D theater showcases films on flight, space, and similar topics. Free visitor parking and bus accommodation.
National Security Agency - Central Security Service
Dedicated to cybersecurity, the NSA-CSS website has sections for students and educators alike. For enjoyment with puzzles, go here and here.
Mathematics can be compelling and informative for even the youngest students. Program creator Maria Droujkova helps others learn by focusing on advanced, deep, and personally meaningful mathematics. Sections on courses, books, a newsletter, and more add value.
Ingenious mathematics
teasers that range over geometry, probability, number theory, algebra,
calculus, trigonometry, and logic. Puzzles
are ranked according to their level of difficulty. Outstanding links to math websites.
NISE (National Informal STEM Education Network)
The National
Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net) is a community of informal educators
and scientists dedicated to supporting learning and disseminating
information about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across
the
Dedicated to bringing high-quality mathematics learning materials to students, parents, and educators. Standards-based supplemental resources. Contest for students in grades 2-8. Summer learning with the LeapAhead! program, free problem-solving videos, and more. A section to create worksheets is valuable and covers pre-algebra, money, fractions, geometry, percentages, and many others (more than 20; many are free). Good discussion on Facebook.
Science demonstrations are the hallmark of
Bill Nye. His Educational Resources blog offers dozens of downloadable .pdf experiments
and Episode Guides (the latter are on Humans, Physics, Living Things, Space Science,
Chemistry, and Earth Science). His many YouTube videos are here.
As one of the
state’s top science competitions, Ohio Science Olympiad allows students in
grades 6-12 to demonstrate their skills in science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM). The goal is to improve awareness in science, foster teamwork,
and encourage problem-solving tactics. More than 45 hands-on STEM events are in
tournament competitions. Registration information, as well as information for
coaches, parents, students, and others, is linked from the main page.
Ohio Supercomputer Center Summer Institute
This two-week residential program gives
gifted
Technology issues are key to this site. Sections: eStudent Services (designed to improve student access to higher education through e-learning and technology-enhanced education); OhioLINK (Ohio’s Academic Library Consortium); OARnet (provides broadband connectivity to Ohio’s K-12 schools through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and its information technology centers and to public schools in large urban areas).
Thousands of free online
courses, on math, science, statistics, technology, and myriad other
disciplines. Links
to a dozen university providers across the
Math competition for students in grades 3-12 is the focus. Among the options are an annual event (for teams, individuals, or homeschoolers), virtual competition, and local school-hosted on-site events around the country. See a collection of Perennial Math videos at YouTube Perennial Math.
Physics Front, The and The Physics Nucleus
For teachers of conceptual physics, Advanced Placement- and calculus-based physics, and algebra-based physics, as well as teachers of Physics First and Physical Science. The materials are for enrichment of the high-school physics experience, although younger students also may be suited to this exposure. Lesson plans, activities, labs, and in-service and other resources are available. Search functions are excellent. K-8 resources are here. Browse among scores of topics, from relativity to mechanics, astronomy, optics, statistics, and others, here.
Schools conduct tests for first- and
second-year physics students, with 28 regional groupings across the
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Also known as Science Talent Search, the focus is on world-class STEM pursuits. For more on this and other science competitions, see Student Science (also listed below).
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Very select summer science program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (Also see Center for Excellence in Education above, in this section.)
Six-week summer program at The Ohio State
University, in
Mathematics review, from algebra to differential equations, with authoritative materials on more than 2,500 site pages. Hyperlinks to a wealth of mathematics sites, online help, organizations, arithmetic, calculus, algebra, and others are here.
Hands-on science and science projects for
all. Excellent STEM-related resources for teachers.
Solid information on science and engineering careers is here.
The blog offers
everything from the latest news on cyber security to seasonal and holiday
projects, food science projects, crowdfunding, NGSS-aligned lesson plans,
Teacher Dashboard, and dozens of other intriguing prospects.
A ton of free interactive games, puzzles, quizzes, classroom activities, lesson plans, printable worksheets, videos, and more for those wishing to master science skills. From Animals and Astronomy to Dinosaurs, Metals, Robots, Weather, and dozens of other topics. Teachers, parents, K-6 students, and preschoolers will find worthwhile opportunities and enjoyment here.
K-12 science tournaments, local to state to national and international. The mission is to promote and improve student interest in science and to improve the quality of K-12 science education everywhere. Hyperlinks to each participant state’s Olympiad site are here.
SciLinks is a partnership between textbook publishers and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest organization of science educators in the world. SciLinks-enabled textbooks have reference numbers in margins to augment textbook materials with pertinent internet sites.
Supports interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Sponsors the annual Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology; the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement examinations, taken in grades 9-11; and teacher and school awards in Advanced Placement.
For K-12 students in three groupings, the program offers a variety of tools and resources for science classes. Hands-on, problem-solving activities and supporting videos, monthly themes, and a teacher support center. Career STEM videos are a new addition. More than 130 STEM activities are offered. Categories: manufacturing, engineering, math, IT, technology, healthcare, energy, and science. More than 140 activities for educator use in classrooms are a major draw. Part of Discovery Education.
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For all with a curiosity about weather. Excellent image galleries. Latest information on eclipses and other current weather phenomena. Essential compendium of related links.
From the U.S. Department of Defense, STARBASE focuses on elementary students to motivate them to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students who live in inner cities or rural locations, who are socio-economically disadvantaged, who have low academic performance, or who have a disability are in the target group. Hands-on instruction and activities are fundamental to mastering academics here.
STEM Resources (NAGC, Wikipedia, others)
The NAGC lists numerous sites to benefit STEM students and others connected to STEM education. An extensive STEM overview, with links, is also at Wikipedia, here. Among the STEM links: U.S. Department of Defense and related military branches, Boy Scouts, National Science Foundation, many others.
Subtitled “Your Gateway to Federal Opportunities for Undergraduate Students,” this site is dedicated to all things STEM. It was established to be the primary source for searching Federal resources for undergraduate students and undergraduate programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These opportunities include scholarships and research internships. Of interest primarily to high school students continuing into college-level STEM programs.
Science and related disciplines get their due
here. Among the programs found here is the former Intel International Science
and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international
pre-college science competition. Other features include a range of science
presentations for students, and various items for educators. Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering
Rising Stars) is the premier science and engineering competition for
middle-school students. High school seniors with a strong interest in math and
science will be interested in Regeneron Science Talent Search. The latest science news for students is linked here, as well. Allied with Society
for Science and the Public, a sponsor of several student competitions.
Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is
the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace and
defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger
TeachEngineering is a free, searchable digital library collection with standards-based engineering curricula for use by K-12 teachers and engineering faculty to make applied science and math come alive through engineering design. Access more than 1,600 activities, lessons, units, and living labs from links on the main page. Social media links will take you to YouTube, Instagram, blogs, and Facebook resources.
Math videos on myriad
concepts. Video-upload
contributions are an option. (TeacherTube is similar, but with video,
print, audio, and other resources on numerous topics, for teachers, parents,
and students.)
Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and other partners keys on physics and aerospace excellence. The contest challenges students to design, build, and fly a rocket to safely carry a payload to a specific altitude and back within a set amount of time. The contest’s rules and scoring parameters change every cycle to challenge the student ingenuity and encourage a fresh approach to rocket design.
From coding and robotics to app development
and 3-D printing, the key is technology for students in grades 3-12. Many sites
are in
Preparing youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning and emotional challenges to be the tech leaders of tomorrow, Tech Kids Unlimited is a not-for-profit, technology-based educational organization for youth 7 to 19 with special needs. Created specifically to work with students with IEPs and 504 plans, TKU currently has two program pipelines.
(Also see Mentored Pathways above, in this section.)
Mathematics and non-mathematics brain-teasers, puzzles, tests, and riddles. Updated regularly.
(Also see Center for Excellence in Education above, in this section.)
From algebra and geometry to topology and number theory, this comprehensive, interactive, and encyclopedic mathematics site is for students, educators, and others.
WPAFB Educational Outreach Office
Science, technology, aviation, and aerospace
activities get their due here, for students in grades K-12. The goal is to
increase student awareness and excitement in all of these fields. Programs key on
STEM, robotics, science fairs, job shadowing, LEGO events, STARBASE, and more.
(STARBASE
is a Department of Defense program that offers
hands-on learning experiences.) Some activities, including field trips, are in
partnership with The National Museum of the United States Air Force. Teacher resources and more are available. Student employment and scholarships are an
option, as well, at this site based in
The mission here is to foster a new generation of scientists who are inspired to improve the world with science. Discovery Education and 3M developed this interactive portal filled with activities and standards-aligned teaching tools, anchored by the award-winning annual Young Scientist Challenge, a video science competition for students in grades 5-8.
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The Acceleration
Institute is dedicated to the study of curricular acceleration for academically
talented children. Visit here to see all the available resources on
acceleration: links to state acceleration policies, an annotated
bibliography of research articles, stories of acceleration, a PowerPoint
presentation on acceleration, and more. The Parents section is here. The
Educators section is here.
Policymakers, go here.
Researchers, go here. The Guidelines for Developing an Academic
Acceleration Policy is a free download, here.
ACT (Main site) ACT (Student site)
Official ACT and other assessment information. For students, parents, educators, counselors, and policymakers.
On the science and practice of testing. Materials on selecting tests.
(Also see SAT/College Board below.)
(Also see ERIC and Educator’s Reference Desk above, in the General section; and Hoagies’ above, in the Portals section.)
Assessment and testing to improve teaching and learning. For students, teachers, and others. Several tests — from CLEP® and HiSET® to Praxis®, SAT®, and beyond — are listed here. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program measures and evaluates K-12 student achievement.
FairTest, The National Center for Fair & Open Testing
Works to end perceived misuses and flaws of standardized testing and to ensure that evaluation of students, teachers, and schools is fair, open, valid, and educationally beneficial. Included are K-12, NCLB, and college admissions testing, among others.
HMH Assessments (Formerly Riverside Publishing)
Assessment and testing materials from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Among them are Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests, CogAT, Iowa Assessments, Logramos (Spanish language), Battelle Developmental Inventory, and Woodcock-Johnson® IV, among others.
Testing, the law, and information on learning disabilities. Searchable database. For parents, teachers, and other professionals. Hyperlinks to resources, bibliographic recommendations.
Official Scholastic Aptitude Test site. Wide-ranging, authoritative information for students, parents, and educators. Specific pages: Students, Educators, AP Central, BigFuture (also known generally as College Planning), CLEP, PSAT-NMSQT and PSAT 10.
A library of more than 25,000 standardized tests
and other measurement and assessment devices for teachers and others. Tests are
from
Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate, and Attorney (Wrightslaw)
Understanding tests and assessment, with legal insights. Huge number of authoritative resources on all related topics.
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The primary site for the American Library Association.
ALA Recommended Print/Media List (American Library Association)
An informed gamut of recommendations. Topics: Alex Awards, Amazing Audiobooks for Young, Adults, Best Apps for Teaching and Learning, Best Fiction for Young Adults, Best Websites for Teaching and Learning, Best of the Best of the University Presses, The Amelia Bloomer Book List, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books for Young Adults, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Media, Booklist Editors’ Choice: Reference Sources, Booklist’s Top of the List, Fabulous Films for Young Adults, Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Great Interactive Software for Kids List (historical), Great Web Sites for Kids, Listen List, Notable Children’s Books, Notable Children’s Recordings, Notable Children’s Videos, Notable Government Documents, Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners, Outstanding Reference Sources, Outstanding Academic Titles, Over the Rainbow Project book list, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Rainbow Project Book List, The Reading List, and Teen’s Top Ten.
ALA Youth Media Awards (American Library Association)
The authoritative media honorees. Among them: Alex Awards, May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award, Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Pura Belpré Award, Randolph Caldecott Medal, Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video, Margaret A. Edwards Award, Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent, William C. Morris Debut YA Award, John Newbery Medal, Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production, Michael L. Printz Award, Schneider Family Book Award, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, Stonewall Book Awards - Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s & Young Adult Literature Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.
From author Sandra Warren.
Gifted education and parenting
books and videos. Information
and materials for educators, also.
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, children’s literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members, and others committed to exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children. Annual literary and related awards/medals are Newbery, Caldecott, Sibert, Wilder, Carnegie, Batchelder, Belpre, and Seuss, among others. Current and previous winners in all categories are listed via ALSC hyperlinks.
Authors Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster bring formidable expertise and experience to understanding giftedness. Books, blogs, and other resources address concerns. Parents especially will benefit from a visit here.
Caldecott
Medal (
(Also see ALA Youth Media Awards above, in this section.)
Concord Review, The (TCR)
The foremost journal in the English-speaking
world to publish research papers of high school students. Academic excellence
is the goal for students who submit papers for assessment. Submissions average
6,000 words. Students in nearly every state and from more than 40 countries
have seen their work published in the Review. A summer
program in the
Resources in this journal are for parents, teachers, and others, to provide practical advice to understand one another’s perspective on working with gifted students and fostering their continued growth in educational settings. From the National Association for Gifted Children.
Database of Award-Winning Children’s Literature
Searchable reading list of top children’s literature. Teachers intervening for young readers will find the site invaluable. Anyone may search the list, however. Parameters for searching include genre, age, ethnicity, awards, and historical period, to help locate the desired book(s).
4 D Designs (Formerly Patrick’s Press)
Quiz and reference materials, information on academic competitions. Elementary grades to college level.
Academic, social, and emotional components of giftedness receive attention.
A ton of free interactive games, puzzles, quizzes, classroom activities, printable worksheets, videos, and more for those wishing to master language skills. Teachers and students will find rewarding experiences here, as will those who are ESL students.
Seminal book on gifted advocacy. For students, parents, educators, and mentors. A newsletter and additional resources are available. (Also see A Nation Empowered above, in this section, and Davidson Institute for Talent Development above, in the General section.)
Scholarly journal of the National Association for Gifted Children. Topics include giftedness and talent development in the context of the school, the home, and society. Original reviews of literature, quantitative and qualitative research studies written by experts in gifted education, and other articles relating to giftedness. The GCT video blog is far-ranging.
Published quarterly, Gifted Child Today offers timely information about teaching and parenting gifted and talented children. This is a 12-month electronic subscription and includes access to current and back issues. NAGC membership provides this journal.
Nearly 800 free, downloadable, full-length articles on all facets of gifted education are here. (Some are book-length.) Typical topics include Educating Gifted Students In The Regular Classroom: Efficacy, Attitudes, And Differentiation Of Instruction, by Daniel William Caldwell; Teacher Perspectives Regarding Gifted Diverse Students, by Toni Szymanski, Thomas Shaff; and The Effects Of An Elementary After-School Enrichment Program On Gifted And Talented Students’ Attitudes Toward School, by Madison Nicole Cunningham.
Downloadable articles on all facets of giftedness. Source of the Gifted Education Press Quarterly and books on a range of topics on K-12 giftedness, from advanced differentiation to creative problem-solving. For educators and parents. Some materials are for pre-K use.
Broad selection of books on creativity, biography, adolescence, social and emotional needs, legal issues, dual diagnoses, minorities, academic planning, and much more. For parents, teachers, and educators of gifted, talented, and creative children. Downloadable articles on gifted interests.
HMH Assessments (Formerly Riverside Publishing)
Assessment and testing materials from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Among them are Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests, CogAT, Iowa Assessments, Logramos (Spanish language), Battelle Developmental Inventory, and Woodcock-Johnson® IV, among others.
Bestselling author Hickam and his numerous popular books. He is probably best known for his memoir Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the hit movie October Sky. He also has legions of fans for his Josh Thurlow historical fiction series. His background discussion of his books promotes understanding of them, and his Discussion Questions helps educators and parents gain insights into the works.
Bimonthly subscription
periodical from the
(Also see Gifted Development Center above, in the General section.)
Home of several media resources: Gifted Child Quarterly, Parenting for High Potential, Teaching for High Potential, Gifted Child Today, and Connecting for High Potential. (Some are
subscription or membership models.)
Nanooze is a
magazine that created to get young people excited about science, and especially
nanotechnology, the science of really small things. Free downloads of the
magazine are here. A glossary
of terms is helpful, as is the blog.
An update on the pivotal A Nation Deceived, this researched-based study dating from 2015 on acceleration is invaluable.
The nation’s largest and longest-running
educational promotion, administered as a not-for-profit by The E.W.
Scripps Company and local spelling bee sponsors across the
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Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
(Also see ALA Youth Media Awards above, in this section.)
A site where young writers can find print and online literary magazines to read, places to publish their own works, and legitimate contests. Some publish only young writers, some publish all ages for young readers. For specific submission guidelines, visit each publication’s linked website; huge, inspiring list for young writers and their teachers and parents.
NJCL (National Junior Classical League)
The NJCL encourages an interest in and an
appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient
Quarterly magazine designed for parents who want to make a difference in their children’s lives, who want to develop their children’s gifts and talents, and who want to help them develop their potential to the fullest. From the National Association for Gifted Children.
Expertise in differentiated
instruction, standards-based teaching activities, assessment, Bloom’s Taxonomy,
and raising student achievement. Publisher of supplemental activity books to improve
student cognitive functioning, to encourage language arts creativity, to
promote mathematics and science critical thinking, and to provide social
studies enrichment, among others.
Teacher resource books are on differentiation, assessment, motivation, and
teaching strategies, among others. Continuing staff development is of primary
interest.
This is one of
A resonant array of more than 190 books on giftedness, for teaching and parenting gifted children. Specialties are Gifted Education, Advanced Learning, Twice-Exceptional Learners, and Special Needs Students. Subsections are for the classroom, parents, and professional development. Twenty books are on differentiating classroom curriculum strategies and instruction. Other category titles: history, math, young adult, parenting, science, social studies, philosophy, and other interests. The Prufrock Press blog is fresh, with newsletter and podcast options.
This site provides educators, parents, and after-school professionals with access to the high-quality practices in K-12 reading and language arts instruction. A fine array of classroom, parent, video, and other resources. Printable assessment sheets are solid.
(Also see Sylvia Rimm, Dr. above, in the General section.)
Publisher for the gifted and talented community. Recommendations for novels on giftedness and books about gifted women and girls (some of the books are on historical figures). The site search function includes author, title, subject, series, age, and more. Links to the Apple iTunes store let you choose iBooks from many of the authors.
(Also see ArlieBooks.com above, in this section.) Her Grateful Writer blog is here. Find her on Twitter here.
The nation’s largest and longest-running
educational promotion, administered as a not-for-profit by The E.W.
Scripps Company and local spelling bee sponsors across the
(Also see Gifted Development Center above, in the General section.)
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12. Galleries of winners are a plus. The FAQs section is a good starting point. More than 30 art and writing categories should meet the interests of all.
Books, book lists, parent guides, blog posts, activities. Here are resources to help promote reading, books, and the language arts with gifted children. Groupings are by age and resource type.
Story, art, and poetry
submissions by students ages 8 to 13. Resources for teachers, too, from
this not-for-profit group. The blog adds to
understanding. Great news: Free .pdf downloads of all issues going back to
January/February 2000, are in the archives. View the current issue
online, via the Current Issue tab on the main page, here.
From Nathan Levy, a longtime educator and consultant on gifted education. Critical thinking, writing, logic, and hands-on activities for youth. Beyond the 20-volume Holes set, book topics are mathematics, geography, sculpture, writing, multiculturalism, science, brain games, art, genealogy, poetry, and many others. Discovery and enjoyment are central to the student books. Other titles are for teachers.
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(Also see Sylvia Rimm, Dr. above, in the General section.)
Each issue of this NAGC journal is filled with practical guidance and classroom-based materials for educators striving to understand and challenge their high-potential students. Access included with NAGC membership. From the National Association for Gifted Children.
This magazine’s role is to listen and to provide a forum in which teens can express themselves through poetry, essays, stories, reviews, art, and photography. Workshops and forums are all-embracing. The nationwide Teen Ink Summer Program and Camp Guide for Teens directory is impressive.
This publisher of teaching materials originates and publishes thinking-skills materials for the elementary grades. Books, activity books, and card sets are among the fare for learning.
Winning awards from the American Library
Association and many other organizations over the years, this author and
educator from
(Also see ArlieBooks.com above, in this section.) Her Grateful Writer blog is here. Find her on Twitter here.
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Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC)
Official site of the Ohio
Association for Gifted Children. An encyclopedia of resources, advocacy,
Summer Opportunities, and more.
Sections for coordinators, teachers, parents, and students are a plus. Sign up
for Ohiogift,
a list to stay current on gifted education across
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Engineering and bioscience
programs for high school juniors, in partnership with North Central State
College,
The
Essex, Martin W. School for the Gifted and Talented
A weeklong summer residential program at
Future
Problem Solving Program - Ohio (FPSP
Specifically called Ohio
Future Problem Solving Program.
Via creative problem-solving, the FPSP program develops critical-thinking
skills in students as it encourages them to develop a vision for the
future. FPSP features curricular and co-curricular competitive — as well
as non-competitive — activities. Participants range in age from 8 to 18. Some
programs offer non-team competition.
Gifted Education studies
Several colleges
and universities across
Homeschooling In Ohio - Gifted
For parents in
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Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted and Talented
A weeklong summer residential program at
Ohio Association of IB World Schools (OAIB)
Official International Baccalaureate programs
for
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Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE)
The law, civics, and social studies are the foundation of this education program. The Ohio Mock Trial, We the People, and Youth for Justice are among the student proceedings. Every autumn sees a professional development event, the Law and Citizenship Conference. This is for teachers of government, civics, law, and related disciplines to learn about innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and programs that engage students in hands-on learning.
Ohio Department of Education (Primary website)
Ohio Department of Education (Gifted education)
Information on
acceleration, identification, service, and legislative guidelines. See official Ohio Department of Education-approved
information on assessment of gifted students here;
the latest full chart download is here.
See here for
performing and visual arts identification and accompanying handbooks.
Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA)
The focus is on
standards-based language study, with a global sensibility. Scholarships,
professional development for teachers, awards, workshops, publications, and
other features mark this site.
Ohio Future
Problem Solving Program (FPSP
The Future Problem Solving
Program for
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
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The focus is on leadership development, with
numerous programs for students in grades 2-12. Ohio Leadership Training Camp
(OhioLTC) and
As one of the
state’s top science competitions, Ohio Science Olympiad allows students in
grades 6-12 to demonstrate their skills in science, technology, engineering, and
math (STEM). The goal is to improve awareness in science, foster teamwork, and
encourage problem-solving tactics. More than 45 hands-on STEM events are in
tournament competitions. Registration information, as well as information for
coaches, parents, students, and others, is linked from the main page.
Ohio Supercomputer Center Summer Institute
This two-week residential program gives
gifted
Technology issues are key
to this site. Sections: eStudent Services (designed to improve student access to higher
education through e-learning and technology-enhanced education); OhioLINK
(Ohio’s Academic Library Consortium); OARnet
(provides broadband connectivity to Ohio’s K-12
schools through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and
its information technology centers and to public schools in large urban areas).
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Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)
Online K-12 education
alternatives. Tuition-free
public charter school with high academic standards, rigorous instruction,
extensive computer employment.
Operating
Standards for Identifying and Serving Students Identified as Gifted
In 4,000-words, the Ohio Administrative Code offers
specific guidelines on the identification of students who are considered
gifted.
OPLIN
(
The Ohio Public Library Information Network
provides information services to
Parents of Gifted Children - West Central Ohio
As the name suggests, parents of students in
gifted education in west-central
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Six-week summer program at The Ohio State
University, in
Summer Scholars Program (
A multiweek summer residential program of university courses and seminars. Open to all in their junior or senior years of high school, among other requirements for the pre-college coursework and activities. Participants typically choose two courses from more than 20 college departments, and earn 6 or 8 credit-hours.
Acceleration and enrichment classes are held
on the
From coding and robotics to app development
and 3-D printing, the key is technology for students in grades 3-12. Many sites
are in
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Winning awards from the American Library Association
and many other organizations over the years, this author and educator from
Visual
and Performing Arts Identification (
Handbooks with procedures
for identifying students in
WPAFB Educational Outreach Office
Science, technology, aviation, and aerospace
activities get their due here, for students in grades K-12. The goal is to
increase student awareness and excitement in all of these fields. Programs key
on STEM, robotics, science fairs, job shadowing, LEGO events, STARBASE, and
more. (STARBASE
is a Department of Defense program that offers
hands-on learning experiences.) Some activities, including field trips, are in
partnership with The National Museum of the United States Air Force. Teacher resources and more are available. Student employment and scholarships are an
option, as well, at this site based in
Wright State University Pre-College Programs
Academic-year and
summer-enrichment programs for K-12 pre-college students at this
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Contents ©2017 Dr. A. Clark Snyder. All rights reserved. This document is intended for free, non-commercial use by educators, parents, school districts, and others. Thanks to Dr. A. Clark Snyder — editor, author, gifted education specialist, technology columnist, marketing consultant, and former reference librarian — for compiling this list. He may be reached at [email protected]. Use of this compilation must include this copyright paragraph. Revised October 31, 2017.