American MENSA, www.us.mensa.org.
American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test regardless of age. The purpose is to identify and foster human intelligence, encourage research in the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence, and provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for members. The Gifted Children Resource Program provides information to parents of gifted children. Here is a list of recommended books:
American Mensa | Parent's Book List
Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students: www.tea.state.tx.us/gted
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT): www.txgifted.org
Garland ISD programming for gifted/talented education: www.garlandisd.net/instruction/gifted_talented.asp
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): www.nagc.org
Information about and support for appropriate educational experiences for gifted students.
Office of Gifted Studies, University of North Texas: www.coe.unt.edu/gifted/parents
Includes characteristics of gifted, parenting gifted children and how to partner with schools.
Gifted Students Institute, Southern Methodist University: www.smu.edu/continuing_education/youth/gsi/students.asp
Offers summer residential programs for middle school and high school students, plus Challenges program for elementary students, and summer enrichment workshops.
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science: www.tams.unt.edu
Early admissions residential program at the University of North Texas for advanced students interested in science, mathematics or engineering careers.
International Baccalaureate Organization: www.ibo.org
A pre-university program with a challenging curriculum and an international perspective, including individual research, community service and college credit exams. Available at Garland High School.
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP): www.tip.duke.edu
Duke is a national leader in identifying academically talented students and providing innovative programs and resources to support their educational potential. New summer studies program at Texas A&M.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page: www.hoagiesgifted.org
The site contains a wide variety of resources, links, articles, and information for gifted kids, their educators, and parents.
The Gifted Child Society: www.gifted.org
Support services for parents, children and educators.
There are many more links, some can be found at www.yahoo.com/text/education/k_12/Gifted_Youth
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