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Gifted Students
Afterschool Programs
Try these national organizations for local programs near you:
School Programs
Searching for school enrichment may be as easy as looking in your own student body. Parents who pool their resources will discover a wealth of connections within the community. Libraries, firehouses, police departments, local authors, fitness centers, martial arts schools, dance centers, whole foods markets, etc. – think outside the box!
Programs can range from show and tell and school assembly programs, to themed fairs (we highly recommend a Summer Program Fair!). Just ask, and many local businesses and organizations are willing to present programs to students or promote themselves at a fair. Local museums will frequently have an outreach program designed to bring their artifacts to your school. Try these resources to find a special school program:
- Association of Science & Technology Centers
Most science museums take their shows on the road. Programs range from classrooms lessons to large scale assembly shows. Visit www.astc.org to find a science museum with an outreach program near you.
- School Shows National Directory
To access a national directory of all kinds of assembly shows visit: www.schoolshows.com/
Article
- Meeting the Needs of Academically Advanced Students: When School
Is Not Enough (PDF)
Stephen Gessner, PhD. Published in the VincentCurtis Educational Register
Parents must make sure their child has the opportunities to excel at the
highest levels
Education
Program for Gifted Youth
The Education Program for Gifted Youth offers computer-based multimedia
distance learning with pre-college courses in Mathematics, Physics, English,
and Computer Science. They are designed for highly able students. There
are programs for individuals and schools with instructional support. These
courses may lead to a Stanford University credit.
Helping
Your Highly Gifted Child
This digest deals with some areas of concern and provides a few practical
suggestions for helping highly gifted children.
Prufrock Press
This website provides teachers and parents of gifted children a comprehensive
online education resource!
New Jersey Parents’ Interactive Network for Gifted Education (NJPING)
The goal of NJPING is to create a community of parents and educators who want to share ideas and create positive change for gifted children. This site will help you network with other parents, both online and through local support groups.
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