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Assoiations

California Association for the Gifted (CAG)
A mission driven, volunteer administered, non-profit organization whose membership of parents and educators work to promote the welfare and appropriate education of gifted students.
www.CAGifted.org

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
An advocacy group consisting of parents, professional educators and affiliate groups from the various states to support gifted education at the national level. 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036, (202)785-4268, FAX (202)785-4248
www.NAGC.org

The Association for the Gifted (TAG)
A special interest group of the Council for Exceptional Children. An advocacy group which focuses on the needs of the gifted within the broader range of diverse and special needs children. 1110 North Globe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201-5704, (703)264-9474
www.CECTAG.org

American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC)
Established in the 1940s, one of the oldest advocacy groups for gifted children. The association has a role in the Presidential Scholars program which recognizes 141 outstanding high school graduates each year. Primarily through their publications and correspondence, this association promotes gifted awareness and supportive systems. Duke University, Box 90270, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0270, (919)783-6152.
www.AAGC.com

Parents for Able Learner Students (PALS)
Dedicated to informing, educating, and supporting schools, parents, and teachers of gifted and able learner, children and youth. Able learners include gifted and talented children and youth, as well as other high ability learners, who by virtue of their exceptional potential and/or demonstrated excellence require special educational opportunities. Able learners of all ages have special abilities in any number of fields and may or may not be formally identified for gifted programs. PALS is an Affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children( NAGC ).
www.members.aol.com/pals222

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
The mission of SENG is to improve the quality of life for gifted individuals so that they might appreciate, understand, and enjoy fully the intellectual and emotional talents they possess and the possibilities that lie within themselves.
www.SENGifted.org

World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
An organization that works to network educators involved in gifted education around the world.
www.worldgifted.org

National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children
A non-profit foundation which provides free information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative children. Incorporated in 1969, they focus on the problems of over-prescription of drugs to gifted and creative children. 395 Diamond Hill Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, (401)738-0937. www.NFGCC.oa.net

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Journals

Gifted Education Communicator
The official publication of the California Association for the Gifted. It is published four times a year with each issue developed upon a theme of interest to parents, teachers and administrators. Has a pull-out section for students. A benefit of membership or available by subscription.
www.CAGifted.org

Gifted Child Quarterly
The official publication of the National Association for Gifted Children, 1707 L Street N.W., Suite 550, Washington, D.C. 20036. A scholarly journal with articles of interest to graduate students, researchers and professionals. A benefit of membership.
www.NAGC.org

Parenting for High Potential
A new, exciting and colorful journal designed especially for parents by the National Association for Gifted Children, 1707 L Street N.W., Suite 550, Washington, D.C. 20036. A benefit of membership.
www.NAGC.org

Gifted Education Review
Synthesizes current publications, articles and research on the latest developments in gifted education. Address:P.O. Box 2278, Evergreen, Colorado 80439-2278, (800) 643-2194

Gifted Child Today
Published by Prufrock Press, PO Box 8813, Waco, Texas 76714-8813 (800)240-0333. A Bi-monthly publication for parents, and teachers which addresses all areas of gifted education.
www.Prufrock.com

Imagine: Opportunities and Resources for Academically Talented Youth
The John Hopkins University Press, 3400 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, (410)516-0309 or (800)548-1784. Published by the Study of Exceptional Talent (SET), a project of the Center for Talented Youth(CTY), A newsletter for talented students in grades 7-12 and their parents. Published five times a year, it helps students identify options at home, in school and in the community that will satisfy their intellectual curiosity and need for greater academic challenge. Topics include preparing for and entering academic competitions, writing for publication, choosing stimulating extracurricular activities, and finding appropriate college programs. Imagine also provides a forum for student creative writing, book reviews, and evaluations of colleges.
www.jhu.edu/~gifted

Understanding Our Gifted
Published by Open Space Communication, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 108, Boulder, Colorado 80308.(800)494-6178, (303)545-6505. A bi-monthly journal addressing the intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted youth.

Gifted/Creative/Talented
This bimonthly journal emphasizes articles on identifying and education of the creative and gifted, appealing to a broad range of readers. PO Box 66654, Mobile , Alabama 36660

Organizations and Programs

American Mensa, Ltd
1229 Corporate Drive West, Arlington, Texas 76006-6103. Mensa membership is based on intelligence testing; sponsors meetings and publications.
www.us.Mensa.org

Beach Center on Families and Disability
Provides easy to read booklets, a resource directory and videos for parents and teachers of children with Attention Deficit Disorder , University of Kansas, 311 Haworth, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, (913)864-7600,FAX(913)864-7605

College Board - News for Students/Parents
Updated SAT/PSAT, Advanced Placement, scholarship and college search information. (609)771-7243
www.Collegeboard.org

EPGY -Education Program for Gifted Youth
Provided by Stanford University, EPGY offers mathematics, physics, and writing courses for gifted youth through a distance learning program (DLP).
http://epgy.stanford.edu

Future Problem Solving Program
Teams are presented real life problems to develop solutions for presentation at state and national level. (800) 256-1499
www.FPSP.org

Gifted Child Society
A non-profit organization founded in l957 to further the cause of gifted children. The Society has served over 40,000 children and their families.
www.Gifted.org

The Lyceum’s mission is to stimulate the individual creativity and intellectual promise in children through enrichment classes that aim to inspire a life-long love of learning.
www.Lyceum.org Monterey County
www.Lyceum-svc.org Santa Clara Valley

The Rocamora School
Resources for gifted adults on understanding creativity and giftedness and enhancing talent development. Plus quotes, articles, interviews, and more.
www.Rocamora.org

Family Learning Services, in cooperation with families, will assist in designing alternative educational programs to facilitate meeting the needs of each student. Studies and learning experiences can take place in the home, in a school or tutoring setting, or in a home school co-op. .
www.fls-homeschool.com

Schoolwise Press
Parent Resources in California, Student and Curriculum Organizations, Disability Rights Groups, Advocacy and Research Groups, Legal Services, Computer Resources, and more.
www.schoolwisepress.com

Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth (IAAY)
Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N.Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 516-0337. Formally established in 1979, IAAY is dedicated to identifying young people with exceptional abilities and involving them in programs specially suited to their own rate of learning.
www.jhu.edu:80/~gifted

International Baccalaureate Organization
A world wide program. Maintains an office at 200 Madison Avenue, Suite 2007, New York, NY 10016, (212)696-44464.
www.IBO.org

Odyssey of the Mind
A non-profit, international organization that promotes creative team-based problem solving in grades K-college.
The International Headquarters Odyssey of the Mind www.odysseyofthemind.org
The California Odyssey of the Mind www.calomer.org

Destination Imagination: our international program dedicated to the enhancement of the learning skills, creative problem solving skills, team skills, sportsmanship, and knowledge of all students.
www.dini.org

California OM Association (CAOM) is a non-profit organization that was set up to provide a creative problem-solving program for the students of California. CAOM is divided into 18 Regions, and through the CAOM Regional Directors provides 18 Regional Tournaments and one State Finals Tournament!
www.caom.org

Let's Get Real is a competition and an opportunity for teams of students to gain experience working on real business problems. Corporate co-sponsors supply real problems for which teams submit solutions in business format. Each team chooses from the list of problems the one it finds most interesting. Problems might include areas such as environmental issues, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, software creation, human resources, health and safety, facilities design, public relations, or any other areas deemed important to the corporations involved. Let's Get Real is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. We are putting corporate America in touch with an untapped resource for solving problems with which they are faced.
www.lgreal.org

Orton Dyslexia Society
Information and support for parents and families of gifted children with learning disabilities. Chester Building, Suite 382, 8600 LaSAlle Road, Baltimore, MD 21204, (410)296-0232

Parents of Gifted and Talented Learning-Disabled Children
Information and support for parents and families of gifted children who also have identified learning disabilities. 2420 Eccleston Street, Silver, MD 20902, (301)986-1422

TAG Family Network
An organization by and for parents, it disseminates information, supports parents, monitors and influences legal issues.
www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag

TAGFAM - Families of Gifted and Talented
An online support community that seeks to provide mutual help and support for gifted and talented individuals and their families.
www.access.digex.net/~king/tagfam.html

The International Montessori Index
Information about the Montessori method of parenting. A method of seeing children as they really are and of creating environments which foster the fulfillment of their highest potential - spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and as members of the world community and the Cosmos.
www.montessori.edu

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Research Centers

A federally funded, nationwide information network designed to provide ready access to educational literature and research. ERIC, established in 1966, is supported by the National Library of Education, a part of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

ERIC Publications for Parents - a set of 27 ERIC Parent Digests which offer concise research-based answers to parents' concerns about their children's education, can be ordered by telephone (800)328-0272 or reached via the internet: www.ericec.org

National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT)
Based at the University of Connecticut. Directed by Dr. Joseph Renzulli, the NRC/GT is a collaborative effort of the University of Connecticut, City University of New York/City College, Stanford University, University of Virginia, Yale University, 52 state and territorial departments of education, over 167 content area consultants, and stakeholders representing professional organizations, parent groups, and business. Its' mission is to plan and conduct research about giftedness.

This national research center is supported by the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Act of 1988 which was designed to focus national attention on the needs of students with demonstrated or potential talent. This modestly funded program gives priority funding to efforts to serve gifted and talented students who are economically disadvantaged, speak limited English, or have disabilities.

A complete list of products including the new literature for parents entitled "The Parent-Teacher Conference Packet" can be obtained by telephone (860)486-4676 or by accessing the website at:
www.gifted.uconn.edu/whoweare.html

The Institute for Law and Gifted Education
Serves as a clearinghouse for legal issues involving gifted students. Workshops, seminars, and consultations are provided. Write to the institute at 909 South 34th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

The Center for Gifted Education Policy
The Center's mission is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research ideas that will enhance the achievement and performance of children and adolescents with special gifts and talents. www.apa.org/ed/cgepabout.html

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California Universities, State & Private College Links and Learning Resources

Standards-Based Lessons and Links
SCORE - Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Technology and Learning
CTAP - California Technology Assistance Project
CDE - Commission on Technology in Learning
CLRN - California Learning Resource Network

State, Federal and National Links
CDE- California Department of Education
CCTC- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Edsource Online
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
NASA's Education Program

Web Based Lessons, Activities and Tools
Learners Online
Global Schoolhouse
Teacher Files - Educational Clip Art

Inquiry Based Learning
Pac-Bell Wired Learning
Blue Web'n - A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web
ALA - American Library Association
Webquest

California State Schools
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Hayward
Humboldt State University
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University San Marcos
Sonoma State University
California State University, Stanislaus