Formed in 1957, the Nebraska Associatoin for the Gifted (NAG) strives to increase awareness of parents, teachers, teacher-trainers, and the general public to provide appropriate developmental experiences for students of high ability. The association has continually worked with the Nebraska Department of Education and the state legislature.
The New Hampshire Association for Gifted Children is a non-profit, volunteer organizations which exists to promote the appropriate education of gifted and talented children, especially within the state of New Hampshire.
The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children is a passionate advocate promoting programs, networks, and legislative actions to meet the needs of these students statewide. The Association is committed to a strong and supportive partnership between parents and educators serving to increase understanding and expand opportunities for gifted children.
The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of academically and/or intellectually gifted students. The association seeks to increase public knowledge, assess public policy, enhance collaborative efforts between stakeholders in gifted education, examine best practices in current research, support personnel preparation and professional growth among those working with gifted students, and encourage action research and other initiatives that benefit gifted students.
North Dakota Association for Gifted Children is a not-for-profit organization founded by teachers, parents, academic institutions and individuals committed to supporting and enhancing the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research within the state of North Dakota.
The Northwest Gifted Child Association (NWGCA) is a support and advocacy organization for parents of gifted children. Organized in 1963, NWGCA provides support and information to parents of gifted children. It continues to help parents enhance and hone their parenting skills. It gives them tools to speak out for an appropriate gifted education and deal with this learning difference we call giftedness.
Life-changing residential and commuter programs providing challenging enrichment, honors and Advanced Placement courses taught in a highly supportive environment. From early childhood through elementary, middle and high school, Center for Talent Development (CTD) gifted summer programs encourage gifted kids to explore academic areas of interest and connect with a community of peers.
Oklahoma Association for the Gifted, Creative, & Talented (OAGCT) is a non-profit volunteer association founded to bring together concerned professionals and other persons interested in gifted, creative, and talented youth for their mutual support and growth. Their vision is a challenging education that reaches and stretches potential for all students.
Oregon Association for Talented And Gifted (OATAG) is a grass-roots, volunteer-driven organization with representatives from around the state. OATAG’s mission seeks to advocate for the needs of talented and gifted children; serve as a resource for families, educators, and communities; and provide direction for excellence in education.
Parents & Advocates for Gifted Education (PAGE) is an organization of parents, individuals, and professionals in Missouri who support and create expanded opportunities for the education of identified gifted and high achieving students of all ages and their families. This membership-based organization also supports program development within area schools and the creation of other resources for the gifted community.
Parents of Gifted Students, Inc. is a parent driven organization providing parents of gifted children with support and resources to help meet the unique academic and emotional needs of their children.
The Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to helping gifted learners, parents and educators. Since 1951, PAGE has assisted countless parents, teachers and administrators in helping Pennsylvania’s gifted learners reach their full potential. They do this through free Helpline, their network of local affiliates, annual conferences, and effective advocacy. PAGE fostered the passage of Pennsylvania’s Chapter 16, Special Education for the Gifted, one of the strongest for gifted education in the nation.
PG Retreat is a community of families with profoundly gifted children and teens. PG Retreat helps to form connections and friendships, and to share resources and experience. PGR organizes the annual Retreat, informal local gatherings around the country, listservs, and web forums to support its members.
Prodigy NW is based out of Spokane, WA and provides students, parents and educators access and awareness to a broad assortment of learning topics relating to giftedness in youth. Their goal is to seek out and identify gifted and talented youth from all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
The Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development at the University of Connecticut is one of the leading centers in the world in the area of gifted education and talent development. Their mission is to promote enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning in teachers and students at all levels of education through high-quality research and outreach on innovative teaching approaches.
The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars (RC) at the University of Washington is dedicated to teaching, research, and service, and to developing programs that serve highly capable young pre-college and college students. Through Early Entrance Programs (EEP), Transition Schools, enrichment and summer programming, RC provides intensive, in-depth learning experiences for gifted students in need of challenge. The Robinson Center for Young Scholars is located in Seattle, Washington, though out-of-state applicants can apply to UW Academy for early entrance.
