In this fascinating book, Ellen Winner uses case studies and the latest biological and psychological evidence to explore and debunk nine myths about giftedness. Considering the role schools play in fostering exceptional abilities, the author castigates schools for wasting resources and advocates elevating standards for all children while focusing gifted education on those with extreme abilities.
The mission of Gifted Culture Project is to create fun, powerful stories and activities that teach gifted kids about being gifted. They believe that when gifted kids understand what it means to see and experience the world the way that gifted people do, they’ll spend less time trying to fix or hide their differences, and more time connecting, creating, and learning about the world as a place where they are seen and where they belong. Their workbook series Gifted Culture Kids lays the groundwork for kids to integrate the idea of giftedness as a part of who they are (an identity) and how they see the world (a culture).
Since 1979, the Gifted Development Center (GDC) has served as a global leader in the assessment and development of gifted individuals of all ages. GDC provides assessment, advocacy, counseling, books, articles, Advanced Development Journal, and a Speakers Bureau to educate the public about the needs of gifted children and adults.
Anthony Colucci, a gifted education coordinator from Florida, reflects on his experiences teaching gifted students and advises those struggling to support their gifted students in this article published on Education Week.
Gifted Education Communicator (GEC) is an online journal for educators, parents, and students which is published by the California Association for the Gifted (CAG). GEC issues include articles by leaders in the field exploring specific topics in gifted education, hands-on curriculum for professional development and the latest in research, parent information, tips, and resources for gifted learners, articles written by gifted students for gifted students, and reviews of relevant books and resources.
This blog features periodic thoughts, perspectives, and opinions as relates to the field of gifted education.
Prufrock Press produces a podcast for parents and educators of gifted children on topics such as learning options, differentiating instruction, and ability grouping.
Florida defines gifted students as students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance. Each school district serves gifted students through local plans that provide academic and social emotional support. Information regarding resources, publications and other supporting information for teachers, administrators, parents, students and community members are provided on this site.
Gifted Exchange is a blog about gifted children, schooling, parenting, education news and changing American education for the better. This blog is supported by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development.
Gifted Guru is a site for everyone interested in or passionate about gifted kids and even adults. You can expect to find practical and useful resources, tips and tricks for parents and educators and homeschooling moms alike.
Gifted Parenting Support is read in over 110 countries and its readership includes parents, educators, and academics.
The Davidson Institute has compiled information on gifted education policies in each state. They provide information on program availability as well as funding.
Duke TIP recognizes academically talented students and provides advanced learning opportunities that foster their intellectual and social growth. At Gifted Today, one can find articles on the practical issues that parents of academically gifted children often face, including how to advocate for the child, weigh different educational options, evaluate best practices, and address common social and emotional needs. The blog houses almost two decades’ worth of articles from TIP’s researchers, whose work appears in leading academic journals, as well as reviews of other important findings in the field of gifted education.
Gifted education specialist Christopher Taibbi has published several articles on Psychology Today on the topic of gifted education and raising a gifted child. Parents and educators can read his work to better understand and support gifted learners of all ages.
This TEDx Talk by Heidi Hass Gable discusses how educational services often miss the everyday needs of an entire group of children: those who are gifted, creative, and highly sensitive.
Lynne Azpeitia, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helps multi-talented, creative adults, entrepreneurs and business owners live life more fully through understanding themselves, their gifts, and the world. Under Lynne’s guidance they achieve personal, professional and creative success by learning how to make the most of their talents, interests and abilities.
