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The New York City Department of Education website has many resources of interest to parents and educators of gifted and talented learners:

http://www.nycenet.edu/Offices/TeachLearn/OfficeCurriculumProfessionalDevelopment/GiftedTalented/default.htm

Click here for NYC G&T coordinators

Click here for NYC G&T programs and services

We have been collecting links to people, places, and information sources for parents, teachers, and students who have an interest in gifted development. We welcome your suggestions for additional links, and your comments about particular links

Suggested Reading for Gifted Kids of Various Ages

Dr. Rachel Schnur, head of the Anderson Program at PS 9 in New York City, has had extensive experience with encouraging a love of reading in gifted
learners. She has compiled a list of her 100 favorite books for Middle
School students in Grades 6 and 7.

• Dr. Schnur's 100 favorite books (Open/downloads a Word file)

Jennifer Levere, the Teacher-Librarian at Montcrest School in Toronto, has
had years of experience working with gifted learners. Having observed that
"Gifted readers are the most demanding and the most appreciative of good
books with plenty of depth," she compiled the following lists, divided into
categories.

• Animal Fantasy Book List
• Animal Fantasy Story List
• Contemporary Fiction Book List
• Fantasy Book List
• Historical Fiction Book List
• World War II Book List

Reading for Parents and Educators of Gifted Learners:

• For information on a book we have written 
  www.beingsmart.ca
  
• For a free and important new book on acceleration
  www.nationdeceived.org

For books and publications on gifted children's development and education, go to any of the following sites. Each is a reputable award-winning publisher of gifted resources:

• www.freespirit.com
• www.giftedbooks.com/
• www.nagc.org
• http://www.prufrock.com/
• http://www.tip.duke.edu/resources/duke_gifted_letter/

To learn about or enter a dialogue on society and early child development, go to www.acscd.ca

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Scholarships, Contests, and Awards

We will be posting notices here of scholarships, contests, and awards that come to our attention. Please send information that you think parents, educators, or highly capable learners might find useful.

1. American Psychological Association Center for Gifted Education Policy. Information about scholarshis, contests, and awards, and activities to support high-level development in the social sciences, academic disciplines, the performing arts, sports, and professions.
   www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html
   
2. Bennington College Young Writers Competition http://www.bennington.edu/news_events/main.htm
   
3. The Concord Review. Resources to aid in the pursuit of academic excellence. Publication possibilities and prizes in history and writing.
   http://www.tcr.org/
   
4. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Individuals named as Davidson Fellows receive a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature and/or philosophy.
   www.davidsonfellows.org
   
5. Johns Hopkins University Study of Exceptional Talent has posted a great listing of links to academic competitions
   http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/linkB.htm
   
6. Lucent Global Science Scholars Competition
   The Lucent Global Science Scholars Program is an annual academic competition sponsored by the Lucent Technologies Foundation for students who demonstrate excellence in the sciences and plan to pursue a career in information and communications technologies.
   http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent/
   

Links to Resources on Gifted Development &  Education

FOR EDUCATORS and PARENTS

• http://ology.amnh.org/?src=h_m
  OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's Web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.
• http://www.apa.org/ed/cgep.html
  The American Psychological Association's Center for Gifted Education Policy provides access to a rich network of resources and information on supporting gifted development.
• http://www.apa.org/monitor/may04/math.html                                            The APA monitor carries many interesting articles about human development. This is a link to an article about the mathematical brain.
• http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
  Online Asperger Syndrome information and support

• http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/

  The Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University is a learning center and research facility that offers a variety of learning alternatives for gifted students.

• http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/

  Since 1979, the Center for Talented Youth (CTY), at The Johns Hopkins University, has identified top academic students in grades 2-8, and provided them challenging educational programs through their 10th grade year.

• http://cty.jhu.edu/research/whatweknow.html     
  Some evidence-based facts about gifted education from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talent Development

• http://www.ditd.org
  The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has the following mission statement: "To recognize, nurture and support profoundly gifted young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents in positive ways to create value for themselves and others." This website offers a great cyber-source database - lots of resources and articles for parents, children, and educators.

• http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

  The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University develops and offers multimedia computer-based distance-learning courses. It provides high-ability students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. Students have access to courses in a variety of subjects from kindergarten through advanced-undergraduate.

• http://www.ericec.org/gifted/gt-menu.html
  The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) - This Virginia-based site is operated by the Council for Exceptional Children and offers views, reports, as well information on services and products pertaining to the education of individuals with disabilities, and individuals who are gifted.
• http://www.fordfound.org/elibrary/documents/0336/toc.cfm
  For those who are interested in acceleration, a classic text on early college entrance from the Ford Foundation.
• http://www.geniusdenied.com                                                                    National and State Discussion forums, and other useful information
• www.giftedstudy.com  
  Summer Institute for the Gifted; academic, recreational, and social summer programs for gifted students at Amherst, Bryn Mawr, Drew University, Oberlin, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Vassar
• http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
  A wide-ranging variety of resources for parents, children and educators can be found here. Includes support groups, links, research - a wealth of information pertaining to all kinds of topics related to giftedness.
• http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/regional_orgs.htm
  Many state, provincial, and national gifted associations have their own websites. Use this link to find information about your area.
• http://www.ed.gov/programs/javits/resources.html                                           Many great links for gifted education listed at the Javits website
• http://www.nagc.org
  This is the site for the National Association for Gifted Children, a "non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, community leaders and other professionals who unite to address the unique needs of all children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences."
• www.nagc.org/webprek12.htm
• Standards of Practice in Gifted Education, by the National Association for Gifted Children
• http://www.aboutourkids.org
  New York University's Child Study Center's website reports on children and science in the news. For information on ADHD, eating disorders, learning & academic achievement, anxiety disorders, Tourette's, and other concerns, click on "About Our Kids", and choose "Resources" from the pull-down menu.

• http://www.SENGifted.org
  SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) vision statement: "SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces, and communities."

• http://www.tip.duke.edu/

  The Duke University Talent Identification Program identifies academically talented students and provides innovative programs to support their development.

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Title: Ed helper
Description: Covers all the different curriculum topic areas in school, including Language Arts, Reading comprehension, Math and Science.
Levels: All

Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.edhelper.com/

Title: Awesome Library
Description: Awesome Library organizes the Web with 23,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education
Levels: All
Users: Parents, teachers, librarians and students
Address: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

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Title:  EPGY, Education Program for Gifted Youth

Description: Renowned online programs for gifted learners from Stanford University. A wide variety of programs across subject areas.
Levels: K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

Title: AIMS: Activities Integrating Mathematics & Science
Description:  Tens of thousands of teacher-generated field-tested ideas, puzzles, resources, and activities for enriching learning.
Levels:  K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.aimsedu.org/

Title: Dr. Math
Description: Answers math questions. Has an archive for students to look through. Helps with problems. Has a link for teachers.
Levels: K-12 and college.
Users: Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://mathforum.org/dr.math/

Title: A Plus Math

Description: This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively
Levels: All
Users: Students
Address: http://www.aplusmath.com/

Title: Discovery Channel's School
Description: Instant solutions for math problems in all areas.
Levels: All
Users: Students, teachers and parents

Address: http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/

Title: Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Description: Math Goodies is a free math help site with more than 400 pages of math activities and resources. For starters,we have a library of interactive math lessons. Our lessons are self-paced and provide immediate feedback. They are organized into eight topic areas.
Levels: All
Users: Students, parents and teachers
Address: http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.shtm

Language Arts

Title:  EPGY, Education Program for Gifted Youth

Description: Renowned online programs for gifted learners from Stanford University. A wide variety of programs across subject areas.
Levels: K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

Title: Ed helper

Description: Covers all the different curriculum topic areas in school, including Language Arts, Reading comprehension, Math and Science.
Levels: All
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.edhelper.com/

Title: Awesome Library
Description: Awesome Library organizes the Web with 23,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education
Levels: All
Users: Parents, teachers, librarians and students
Address: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

Science

http://ology.amnh.org/?src=h_m
OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's Web site for kids ages seven through twelve, is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in.

Title: AIMS: Activities Integrating Mathematics & Science
Description:  Tens of thousands of teacher-generated field-tested ideas, puzzles, resources, and activities for enriching learning.
Levels:  K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.aimsedu.org/

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Title:  EPGY, Education Program for Gifted Youth

Description: Renowned online programs for gifted learners from Stanford University. A wide variety of programs across subject areas.
Levels: K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

Title: AIMS: Activities Integrating Mathematics & Science
Description:  Tens of thousands of teacher-generated field-tested ideas, puzzles, resources, and activities for enriching learning.
Levels:  K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.aimsedu.org/

Title: Dr. Math
Description: Answers math questions. Has an archive for students to look through. Helps with problems. Has a link for teachers.
Levels: K-12 and college.
Users: Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://mathforum.org/dr.math/

Title: The World of Math online
Description: Has all different areas of math to help the students. Also has an area for homework help, questions and a parent section as well.
Levels: K-12
Users: Parents and students
Address: http://www.math.com/

Title: A Plus Math
Description: This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively
Levels: All
Users: Students
Address: http://www.aplusmath.com/

Title: Discovery Channel's School
Description: Instant solutions for math problems in all areas.
Levels: All
Users: Students, teachers and parents
Address: http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/

Title: Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Description: Math Goodies is a free math help site with more than 400 pages of math activities and resources. For starters, we have a library of interactive math lessons. Our lessons are self-paced and provide immediate feedback. They are organized into eight topic areas.
Levels: All
Users: Students, parents and teachers
Address: http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.shtm

Language Arts

Title:  EPGY, Education Program for Gifted Youth

Description: Renowned online programs for gifted learners from Stanford University. A wide variety of programs across subject areas.
Levels: K-12
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www-epgy.stanford.edu/

Title: Ed helper
Description: Covers all the different curriculum topic areas in school, including Language Arts, Reading comprehension, Math and Science.
Levels: All
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.edhelper.com/

Title: Awesome Library
Description: Awesome Library organizes the Web with 23,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education
Levels: All
Users: Parents, teachers, librarians and students
Address: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

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Title: A Plus Math
Description: This web site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively
Levels: All
Users: Students

Address: http://www.aplusmath.com/

Title: Discovery Channel's School
Description: Instant solutions for math problems in all areas.
Levels: All

Users: Students, teachers and parents
Address:http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/

Title: Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Description: Math Goodies is a free math help site with more than 400 pages of math activities and resources. For starters, we have a library of interactive math lessons. Our lessons are self-paced and provide immediate feedback. They are organized into eight topic areas.
Levels: All
Users: Students, parents and teachers

Address: http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.shtm

Language Arts

Title: Ed helper
Description: Covers all the different curriculum topic areas in school, including Language Arts, Reading comprehension, Math and Science.
Levels: All
Users:Parents, teachers and students
Address: http://www.edhelper.co

Title: Awesome Library
Description: Awesome Library organizes the Web with 23,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education
Levels: All
Users: Parents, teachers, librarians and students
Address: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

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Title: Educators for Social Responsibility
Description: Helps educators create safe, caring, respectful, and productive learning environments; works with young people to develop the social skills, emotional competencies, and qualities of character they need to succeed in school and become contributing members of their communities.
Levels: K-12
Users: Teachers, students
Address: http://www.esrnational.org

Title: The Character Education Partnership
Description: Dedicated to developing moral character and civic virtue in our nation's youth as one means of creating a more compassionate and responsible society.
Levels: K-12
Users: Teachers, students
Address: http://www.character.org

Title: Indiana Clearinghouse for Citizenship and Character Education
Description: Has links to centers, institutes and other organizations dealing with character education, values, civics and citizenship.
Levels: All
Users: Teachers, administrators
Address: http://reading.indiana.edu/

Title: Project Zero
Description: Project Zero's mission is to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity in the arts, as well as humanistic and scientific disciplines, at the individual and institutional levels.
Levels: All
Users: Teachers, administrators, teacher educators
Address: http://www.pz.harvard.edu

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College Curriculum & Beyond - Extracurricular

Title: Indiana Clearinghouse for Citizenship and Character Education
Description: Has links to centers, institutes and other organizations dealing with character education, values, civics and citizenship.
Levels: All
Users: Teachers, administrators
Address: http://reading.indiana.edu/

Title: Project Zero
Description: Project Zero's mission is to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity in the arts, as well as humanistic and scientific disciplines, at the individual and institutional levels.
Levels: All
Users: Teachers, administrators, teacher educators
Address: http://www.pz.harvard.edu

Title: Facing History and Ourselves
Description: Engages teachers and students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry.
Levels: 7-12
Users: Teachers, students
Address: http://www.facing.org

Title: Educators for Social Responsibility
Description: Helps educators create safe, caring, respectful, and productive learning environments; works with young people to develop the social skills, emotional competencies, and qualities of character they need to succeed in school and become contributing members of their communities.
Levels: K-12
Users: Teachers, students
Address: http://www.esrnational.org

Title: The Character Education Partnership
Description: Dedicated to developing moral character and civic virtue in our nation's youth as one means of creating a more compassionate and responsible society.
Levels: K-12
Users: Teachers, students
Address: http://www.character.org

Gifted Associations

• Association for Bright Children of Ontario (ABC)
• National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (University of Connecticut, USA)

Ideas, Explorations, and Learning Opportunities

• Activities & Interests
  • Chess Federation of Canada, the homepage of Canada's national chess organization
  • Chess for Kids, "Teaching the World's Greatest Thinking Game"
  • Cyberkids, a fun and interactive international site that is all about learning
  • Forum for Young Canadians
  • Interculture Canada Exchange Programs, a volunteer educational organization offering exchanges for students, young adults and teachers in over 50 countries around the world.
  • UN Model Simulations (M.U.N.), a Government of Canada website
• The Arts
  • The Banff Centre for Continuing Education: several programs specializing in performing arts and nature study
  • http://www.redbirdstudio.com/AWOL/AWOLSearchForm.html, actor training and theatre groups for the aspiring actor
  • National Music Camp of Canada, a fabulous opportunity for the musically inclined
• Business
  • Canadian Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • Junior Achievement of Canada, a non-profit program for developing skills and confidence needed for business
• Geography
  • Encounters With Canada
  • The Canadian Nature Federation - Nature Canada Programs, from wildlife conservation to botany
  • Yoho-Burgess Shale Research Foundation including the Summer Geological Field Camp
• Mentorships
  • International Telementor Program project-based mentoring for kids around the world
• Science & Technology
• Adventures In Science and Technology a Canadian Science site for kids
• Deep River Science Academy
• FutureKids Computer Camps an Ottawa-based site
• The McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology a series of courses operated out of the University of Toronto
• Ontario Science Centre Online an interactive site where kids and adults can learn and play...also links to the space camps offered by the Science Centre each year
• Physics Outlinks and Resources an excellent collection of physics links, Canada-based
• Science Outreach - a program operated out of the University of Toronto to get students excited about science
• Planetactua formerly Youth Engineering and Science Camps of Canada, this new site is a good starting point if you are looking for camps or enrichment activities in the fields of engineering or science
• Schooling Options
  • The International Baccalaureate Organization
  • Outward Bound up to four senior level high school credits for living a life of adventure
  • Study Abroad Experiences a database of possibilities, very much worth looking at for someone who is interested in learning as they travel
  • The Bronx High School of Science Program

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