The Center for Gifted Education Policy (CGEP), which is housed in APA’s Education Directorate, focuses on gifted and talented PreK-12 education, teaching, and learning. CGEP is also particularly interested in researching the role of psycho-social skills in talent development and high performance in all domains.
Elevated Giftedness provides information and services to parents of gifted students, teachers who have gifted students in their classes, and administration who want help with gifted programming and staff education.
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.
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.
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.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
The Office of Gifted Education administers the state’s Exceptional Children’s Act (ECEA) for students with exceptional academic potential and abilities. It provides guidance for identification, programming, and accountability for administrative units delivering local gifted programs. A regional (10) system of support and service delivers professional development, technical assistance, and peer collaboration throughout Colorado. Partnerships with gifted education staff, families, organizations, and a State Advisory Committee contribute to implementation design and continued improvements in gifted education.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. NAEYC advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and more than 50 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, the organization work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
Serves as Advocate to the holistic educational needs of gifted & advanced learners and their families. Provides free initial consultation over the phone or video call. Other services include Needs Assessment, EP review and customization, meeting liason/advocate, and advocacy and follow up.
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.