California Association for the Gifted
(CAG)
A mission driven, volunteer administered,
non-profit organization whose membership of parents and educators work to
promote the welfare and appropriate education of gifted students.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
An advocacy group consisting of parents,
professional educators and affiliate groups from the various states to
support gifted education at the national level. 1707 L Street, NW, Suite
550, Washington, DC 20036, (202)785-4268, FAX (202)785-4248
The Association for the Gifted (TAG)
A special interest group of the Council for Exceptional
Children. An advocacy group which focuses on the needs of the gifted within
the broader range of diverse and special needs children. 1110 North Globe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201-5704, (703)264-9474, www.CECTAG.org
American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC)
Established in the 1940s, one of the oldest
advocacy groups for gifted children. The association has a role in the
Presidential Scholars program which recognizes 141 outstanding high school
graduates each year. Primarily through their publications and
correspondence, this association promotes gifted awareness and supportive
systems. Duke University, Box 90270, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0270, (919)783-6152.
Parents for Able Learner Students (PALS)
Dedicated to informing, educating, and
supporting schools, parents, and teachers of gifted and able learner,
children and youth. Able learners include gifted and talented children and
youth, as well as other high ability learners, who by virtue of their
exceptional potential and/or demonstrated excellence require special
educational opportunities. Able learners of all ages have special abilities
in any number of fields and may or may not be formally identified for
gifted programs. PALS is an Affiliate of the National Association for
Gifted Children ( NAGC ).
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
(SENG)
The mission of SENG is to improve the quality
of life for gifted individuals so that they might appreciate, understand,
and enjoy fully the intellectual and emotional talents they possess and the
possibilities that lie within themselves.
SENG Website: www.SENGifted.org
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
An organization that works to network educators
involved in gifted education around the world.
National Foundation for Gifted and Creative
Children.
A non-profit foundation which provides free
information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative
children. Incorporated in 1969, they focus on the problems of
over-prescription of drugs to gifted and creative children. 395 Diamond Hill Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, (401)738-0937. http://www.NFGCC.oa.net
Gifted Education Communicator
The official publication of the California
Association for the Gifted. It is published four times a year with each
issue developed upon a theme of interest to parents, teachers and
administrators. Has a pull-out section for students. A benefit of
membership or available by subscription.
Gifted Child Quarterly
The official publication of the National
Association for Gifted Children, 1707 L Street N.W., Suite 550, Washington,
D.C. 20036. A scholarly journal with articles of interest to graduate
students, researchers and professionals. A benefit of membership.
Parenting for High Potential
A new, exciting and colorful journal designed
especially for parents by the National Association for Gifted Children, 1707 L Street N.W., Suite 550, Washington, D.C. 20036. A benefit of membership.
Gifted Education Review
Synthesizes current publications, articles and
research on the latest developments in gifted education. Address: P.O. Box 2278, Evergreen, Colorado 80439-2278,(800)643-2194
Gifted Child Today
Published by Prufrock Press, PO Box 8813, Waco, Texas 76714-8813 (800)240-0333. A Bi-monthly publication for parents, and
teachers which addresses all areas of gifted education.
Imagine: Opportunities and Resources for
Academically Talented Youth
The John Hopkins University Press, 3400 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, (410)516-0309 or (800)548-1784. Published by the
Study of Exceptional Talent (SET), a project of the Center for Talented
Youth(CTY), A newsletter for talented students in grades 7-12 and their
parents. Published five times a year, it helps students identify options at
home, in school and in the community that will satisfy their intellectual
curiosity and need for greater academic challenge. Topics include preparing
for and entering academic competitions, writing for publication, choosing
stimulating extracurricular activities, and finding appropriate college
programs. Imagine also provides a forum for student creative writing, book
reviews, and evaluations of colleges.
Understanding Our Gifted
Published by Open Space Communication, Inc.
1900 Folsom, Suite 108, Boulder, Colorado 80308.(800)494-6178,
(303)545-6505. A bi-monthly journal addressing the intellectual, social and
emotional needs of gifted youth.
Gifted/Creative/Talented
This bimonthly journal emphasizes articles on
identifying and education of the creative and gifted, appealing to a broad
range of readers. PO Box 66654, Mobile , Alabama 36660