IOWA TALENTED & GIFTED ASSOCIATION For information on receiving your gifted/talented endorsement in the State ofIowa, visit the following web sites. State of Iowa Board of Educational http://iowatag.org/index2.htm
Extractions: Baylor University Gifted Child Today offers timely information about teaching and parenting gifted and talented children. The journal offers critical information for teachers and administrators involved with gifted children Gifted Child Today includes articles about such topics as teaching strategies in gifted education, building a more effective gifted and talented program, and working with gifted children with learning disabilities. Gifted Child Today also offers thought-provoking articles for parents of gifted and talented children . The journal features information about raising a gifted child, how to tell if your child is gifted, and effective strategies for parenting a gifted child. The journal includes articles from around the country featuring the very best ideas for teachers of these special children. The journal is packed with exciting practical ideas, such as:
Wisconsin Association For Talented And Gifted Wisconsin Association for talented and gifted. WATG. 1608 W. Cloverdale Drive.Appleton, Wisconsin 54914. 920991-9177. 920-991-1225 (FAX) http://www.focol.org/watg/mainpage.htm
Extractions: Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted WATG 1608 W. Cloverdale Drive Appleton, Wisconsin 54914 920-991-1225 (FAX) e-mail: watg@focol.org Wisconsin's Gifted and Talented Resource Guide Click on the links below for special messages from Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG): WATG President-Elect Tom Zigan invites you to attend the 2005 WATG Fall Conference Former WATG President and UW-Whitewater Professor Pamela Clinkenbeard shares information about Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted
Guidance On Teaching The Gifted And Talented Guidance for teachers, coordinators and others involved in teaching the gifted and talented in the context of an inclusive curriculum; information and case studies on providing for gifted and talented 14 to 19-year-olds. http://www.nc.uk.net/gt/
Extractions: help contact us This guidance is for teachers, coordinators and others involved in teaching the gifted and talented in the context of an inclusive curriculum. See about this guidance for more details about what's on the site. The general guidance now includes information and case studies on providing for gifted and talented 14- to 19-year-olds. Identifying gifted and talented learners Institutional and subject policies Roles and responsibilities Managing provision ... National Curriculum
RainardSchool.org Rainard School is Houston's only nonprofit private school for academically gifted children. We offer a school-year program designed to meet the academic, social and intellectual needs of exceptionally bright students ages 4-13. http://www.rainard.org
Extractions: Gifted and talented children may: Possible Associated Problems Gifted and talented children may: learn quickly and easily have the ability to abstract and reason critically see relationships between ideas and events become bored and frustrated dislike repetition and shallow curriculum hide abilities to gain acceptance receive negative adult attitudes to smartness exhibit verbal proficiency dominate discussion have difficulty with listening skills exhibit manipulative behaviour have a high energy level need less sleep become frustrated with inactivity, lack of challenge or active inquiry exhibit heightened curiosity take on too many activities be extremely persistent concentrate on tasks of high interest for extended periods disrupt class routine feel stifled by restrictions resist interruption or schedules be perceived as stubborn, uncooperative
Summer Institute For The Gifted A threeweek residential, coeducational, summer program/camp for academically talented students in grades 1-11. The camp blends a strong academic program with traditional recreational/social/cultural camp activities. http://www.cgp-sig.com/
Extractions: The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs. New Summer 2006 details coming soon on the web! Click here to pre-order your
NSWAGTC The home page of the New South Wales Association for gifted and talented ChildrenInc. NSW Assn for gifted talented Children Inc. http://www.nswagtc.org.au/
Gifted And Talented Contests Gives a variety of contests for gifted students. http://www.sde.state.id.us/GiftedTalented/Contests/
Welcome To NAGC! National Association for gifted Children (NAGC) a nonprofit membership organizationfor gifted and talented education resources. http://www.nagc.org/
Tennessee Association For The Gifted | TAG Nonprofit support group advocating for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted, creative, and talented youth in the state. Includes organization information, conference plans, information about giftedness, and links to related sites. http://www.tag-tenn.org/
Extractions: The Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG) is a nonprofit support group of parents, educators, and other concerned citizens united in advocating for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted, creative, and talented youth in Tennessee. TAG is a State Affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). This association seeks to: - Increase public and professional awareness of the needs of the gifted; - Disseminate news and information of interest and concern to parents, teachers, administrators and other persons interested in the gifted; - Support quality programs that increase educational opportunities for all gifted students; - Provide a support system for parents emphasizing the education and parenting of the gifted; - Monitor legislative issues (state and national) and inform members of legislative concerns.
The Association For The Gifted (TAG) Educators of gifted, talented, and Creative Children in BC CanadaWelcome to the Association for Educators of gifted, talented, and Creative Childrenin BC. http://www.cectag.org/
Archived: National Research Center On The Gifted And Talented Describes the goals and objectives of Javits Center plus current projects which include successful classroom practices, curriculum compacting, cooperative learning. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/At-Risk/javitctr.html
Extractions: Yale University Overview of Center Program NRC/GT Research Agenda The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Education Program gives highest priority to identifying and serving high potential students who may not be identified through traditional assessment criteria, including individuals of limited English proficiency, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from economically disadvantaged groups. Since 1990, theory-based models of identification, alternative assessment, programming, evaluation, professional development, curriculum, and intelligence have been the hallmarks of our quantitative and qualitative research portfolio. Our new research agenda addresses questions such as the following: What are the personality and behavioral characteristics of gifted underachievers?
TKI - Gifted And Talented Students - Support For Schools Home Summary of the section Identification of gifted and talented Students from the Ministry of Education handbook gifted and talented students Meeting their needs in New Zealand schools. http://www.tki.org.nz/r/gifted/talented/identify/index_e.php
Extractions: Talented Community Support for schools collects together a range of resources for teachers and school managers about gifted and talented education. This key collection is structured around the New Zealand Ministry of Education's gifted and talented 'handbook' for schools, entitled . This book was originally published for the Ministry in print format by Learning Media in 2000. (Learning Media item number 23872.)
Welcome To The California Association For The Gifted that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. The California Association for the gifted (CAG) publications contain a http://www.cagifted.org/
Extractions: The Budget approved July 11th contains few additional dollars for education beyond the total dollar amount proposed by the Governor back in January, augmented only slightly for increases in federal funds and other revenue adjustments. GATE is funded at $46 million, including recognition of .69% growth and a 4.23% COLA. Per pupil spending The Governor touts a K-12 per-pupil spending amount of $10,325 from all sources. However, you are cautioned by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell that the number actually includes a lot of money that never goes to classrooms, including $50 million for the State Library and $38 million for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, as well as locally raised tax revenues for schools. The Governor estimates the actual Proposition 98 per-pupil funding to be $7,402 in 2005-06, a $395 increase from last year. The budget exceeds the newly benched Proposition 98 minimum funding level by over $740.9 million for this year and contributes over 40% of the General Fund to K-12 education.
Texas Academy Of Leadership In The Humanities-Lamar University A highly selective, dual enrollment residential high school for gifted and talented students eager for an enriched intellectual program enhanced by the disciplines of the humanities. Students fulfill their junior and senior high school requirements by taking university classes and therby earn college credits. http://dept.lamar.edu/taolith/
WAETAG Welcome to WAETAG Logo. Washington Association of Educators of the talented andgifted PARENT links Northwest gifted Child Association http://www.waetag.org/
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