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Twice Exceptional Children’s Advocacy, Inc. (TECA) was founded in 2003 by a group of parents seeking to identify, support and unite twice exceptional (2e) students and their families. TECA’s mission is to help parents understand what twice exceptionality is and help them identify whether their children are 2e. TECA assists parents in finding and advocating for the education and resources their children require and provides a strong, vibrant, accepting community for 2e children and their families.

This book, edited by cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, provides cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to creating an environment where twice-exceptional students can thrive. Viewing the 2e student as neither exclusively disabled nor exclusively gifted, but, rather, as a dynamic interaction of both, leading experts offer holistic insight into identification, social-emotional development, advocacy, and support for 2e students.

The goal of this site is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues, including those who are also gifted. They post well-researched, practical information, daily expert advice, and offer a secure community where parents can trade tips and experiences with other parents like them.

Untapped Potential Project (UPP) advances public policy that optimizes educational outcomes for children with unique abilities. They work to counteract stigmas and ensure all populations, including gifted students, get the attention and improved outcomes they deserve.

Utah Association for Gifted Children advocates for the diverse population of gifted children in the State of Utah. They advance the understanding of the academic and social/emotional needs of gifted children among community leaders, policy makers, educators and parents. They promote the development of quality services to provide educational opportunities for gifted students. They increase the capacity of educators and parents to be agents of change in their schools and communities and in the lives of gifted children.

WAETAG is a non-profit 501(c)3 Washington state organization established in 1984 which supports the education of gifted and talented persons.

Washington Coalition for Gifted Education works collaboratively with key state governmental decision makers on issues related to the education of highly capable students, their families, and their schools.

Weinfeld Education Group is a child centered team of special education experts who work collaboratively with all involved professionals to design and review individualized plans, helping each child reach his or her unique potential. Among the services they offer for families of Gifted & Talented students are identification of giftedness or 2e, finding the right programs and services, school observations and advocacy meetings, and expert opinions on school placement.

West Virginia Association for Gifted & Talented is a non-profit organization of parents and educators who share a recognition of the need to foster the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in the state.

Monique Lloyd of Hoagie’s Gifted gathers stories of gifted and talented parents. Each includes the problem, options, solution, and result so that parents can learn from one another’s experiences.

Advocating for a child who learns differently can sometimes feel like an isolating and daunting task. This book reminds families that they are not alone. When Your Child Learns Differently is a compassionate guide that:

  • Helps families navigate special education services from the inside out.
  • Offers targeted advice to families of children with a wide range of disabilities and challenges.
  • Shares valuable information about special education language, policy, procedures, and supports.
  • Reminds families that they are the most important advocates in their child’s success plan.
  • Draws on the author’s experiences as both a parent and special education teacher.

Accessible and encouraging, this guide humanizes the journey of caring for children who learn differently. Readers will leave the book empowered with practical policy knowledge and energized by the belief that, with love and high expectations, almost anything is possible.

In this 2016 article in the New York Times, Susan Dynarski explains how Black and Hispanic students are more likely to be underestimated academically, as well as policy changes that are making an effort to change that trend.

With Understanding Comes Calm is an organization whose mission is to empower parents, educators and professionals to bring out the best and raise self esteem in their children, students, clients, and themselves through education, tailor made strategies, and advocacy training. Founder, Julie Skolnick, passionately guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, and collaborates with and advises educators and professionals on bringing out the best and raising self-esteem in their students and clients.

Woodsmall Law Group is a small boutique firm in the San Gabriel Valley with over 18 years’ experience helping children with disabilities take advantage of the services and opportunities afforded them by the state and federal governments. They provide experienced, practical and sophisticated representation in matters related to the educational and community access rights of individuals with special needs. They are dedicated to maintaining a proactive, client-centered approach. Each matter receives individualized analysis and a unique case strategy, tailored to meet the client’s need. They stress a balance of aggressive representation with the recognition that non-adversarial alternatives can preserve limited resources and many times, cultivate collaborative, long term results with school and regional center professionals.

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Inc. (WCGTC) is a worldwide non-profit organization that provides advocacy and support for gifted children, including resources, publications, membership opportunities, and a biennial world conference. The WCGTC is a diverse organization networking the globe with an active membership of educators, scholars, researchers, parents, and others interested in the development and education of gifted and talented children of all ages. Its mission is to focus world attention on gifted and talented children and ensure the realization of their valuable potential to the benefit of humankind. An archive of newsletters and other publications can also be found on their website.

Wrightslaw is a resource website that includes the Advocacy Libraries, Law Libraries, and thousands of articles, cases, and resources about dozens of topics related to Advocacy, Assessment and Testing, Due Process, Twice Exceptional, to name a few. Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.