Parent Guide
"Parent Guide to High Ability Education and Advocacy"
Articles
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http://www.stephanietolan.com/is_it_a_cheetah.htm
Websites
http://nagc.org
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
http://www.sengifted.org
http://www.davidsongifted.org
http://giftedkids.about.com
Advocacy
You can refer to Section III of the Parent Guide also listed on this page or use the
following quick links to aid you in your advocacy efforts.
~ Contact your state and federal legislators to voice your support for funding high
ability education. Not sure who your legislators are? Go here and type in your address to
receive a listing of federal, state, and local legislators. Web sites and addresses are
included. You can often submit a brief email right online.
~ Or, if you would like to address a legislator in person, here are some tips on
what you can share with them.
~ For tips on advocating for your child at school, click here.
Reading Material
1. "Genius Denied" by Jan and Bob Davidson
2. "Parenting Gifted Kids" by James R. Delisle
3. "Helping Gifted Children Soar" by Carol A. Strip
4. “Gifted Kids' Survival Guide For Ages 10 and Under” Judy Galbraith
5. “The Survival Guide For Parents Of Gifted Kids” (older kids) Sally Yahnke Walker
6. “Light Up Your Child's Mind” Sally Reis and Joseph Renzulli
7. Do searches on Amazon or Google for topics like: Parenting Gifted Children,
Intensities of Gifted Children, Twice-Exceptional, Advocating For Your Gifted Child,
Raising Gifted Kids
8. For more resources, please see the resource pages in the Parent Guide, also
listed on the Parent Resource Center page.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN
National Association for Gifted Children is an organization of educators, parents, and community people
interested in the development of gifted people. The Association serves as a communication network for
people seeking information related to giftedness. The Association publishes several books and pamphlets as
well as a quarterly journal and newsletter. There is an annual subscription.
Address:
1707 L Street, N. W., Suite 550
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-785-4268
ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED (TAG)
The Association for the Gifted (TAG) is a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). For
membership information write:
Address: The Association for the Gifted Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091
(703 620-3660)
WORLD COUNCIL FOR GIFTED & TALENTED CHILDREN
The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children is an international organization designed to promote the
educational and developmental well being of gifted and talented children throughout the world. It serves as a
medium of exchange of ideas, program plans, research, curriculum, and publications. It publishes a quarterly
newsletter and a semi-annual journal. There are annual dues.
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd, #11030 | Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 1 (270) 745-4123 | Fax: 1 (270) 745-4124
www.world-gifted.org
INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED
The Indiana Association for Gifted is our state organization. It publishes a quarterly newsletter and holds an
annual convention for parents, teachers, and administrators. There are annual dues.
Address: Indiana Association for the Gifted
10421 Fall Creek Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256
SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF GIFTED (SENG)
This group holds a national convention each August for parents and teachers. It is a support group for
interested parents. It is compiling a nationwide list of qualified psychologists and psychiatrists interested in
working with gifted children and their families.
Contact: SENG-WRIGHT State University
P.O. Box 1102
Dayton, Ohio 45401