Resource Links
Canadian
Alberta Learning
”Alberta Learning develops and administers legislation, regulations, and policies related to the governance, funding and delivery of education in the province” (Programming for Students with Special Needs: Gifted and Talented, 2000 Book 7, Alberta Learning). Alberta Learning has also published The Journey: A Handbook for Parents of Children Who Are Gifted and Talented, 2004, available online at: http://education.alberta.ca/admin/special/resources.aspx
Centre For Gifted Education
University of Calgary - 602 Education Tower
2500 University Dr. N.W. T2N 1N4
Telephone: (403) 220 7799 - Fax: (403) 210 2068
Information on what is available for gifted students in Alberta, useful for parents, teachers and students. The Center offers sessions and programs for these groups on various topics associated with gifted education and gifted children. http://www.gifted.ucalgary.ca
Youth Strand
The Centre for Gifted Education offers a variety of programs for gifted children. Information regarding BESTS, Success Summer Camps and Super Saturdays can be found at http://gifted.ucalgary.ca/
SAGE (Society For The Advancement Of Gifted Education)
This society offers a conference, for both teachers and parents, in the early fall. The location alternates between Calgary and Edmonton. For further information: http://www.gtecouncil.com
Gifted and Talented Education Council (GTEC) of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
This is a specialist council for teachers ECS to Grade 12 with an interest in the education of gifted and talented students. http://www.gtecouncil.com/
The Alberta Association for Bright Children (AABC)
To advance education by informing, advocating and supporting the social and emotional development of bright, gifted and talented children in Alberta. http://www.albertaabc.org
The Calgary Association for Bright Children (CABC)
To advance education by informing, advocating and supporting the social and emotional development of bright, gifted and talented children in Alberta. http://www.abccalgary.org/
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
Calgary Board of Education's basic description of their GATE program. http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/spec_ed/se-gifted.asp
ABC (Association for Bright Children of Ontario)
To increase the understanding and acceptance of bright and gifted children/youth at home, at school and in the community. http://www.abcontario.ca
Gifted Children's Association of British Columbia
The GCA Gifted Children's Association of B.C. is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for gifted children and their families. http://www.gcabc.ca/
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) is a registered charity that provides information and support for people with learning disabilities. A voluntary, not-for-profit organization of parents, professionals and other concerned people, the LDAA works locally through its chapters and provincially to promote understanding and improved services for children and adults with learning disabilities. Link
Calgary Chapter Link
Dr. Judy L. Lupart
Professor (Canada Research Chair in Special Education)
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Alberta
Link to Dr.Lupart
Others
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
Database of abstracts and articles on gifted individuals and education. http://www.eric.ed.gov
The Gifted Development Center
Information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, presentations and resources for gifted children and adults. Includes material on Visual Spatial Learners from Dr. Linda Silverman. http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Provides research on parenting gifted and learning disabled children. Link to legal resources, mailing lists and educational technology pages. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
KidSource - Education, Gifted and Talented Students
Presents education articles (over 60) dealing with gifted issues. http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/ed.gifted.html
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
SENG focuses primarily on the adult in the lives of gifted children. It provides information on identification, guidance, and effective ways to live and work with gifted individuals. http://www.sengifted.org/
American Association for Gifted Children
Advocacy and resource group for parents and educators. Includes some good articles pertaining to the young gifted child. http://www.aagc.org/
Austega's Gifted Resource Centre
This section is dedicated to parents and teachers faced with the joy and anguish of gifted children. http://www.austega.com/gifted/index.htm
California Association for the Gifted
Resources for the Parent/Questions and Answers includes questions relating to the gifted child's abilities, emotional development and education. http://www.cagifted.org/
Center for Talented Youth at the Johns Hopkins University
The Center for Talented Youth is a comprehensive, university-based initiative that promotes the academic ability of children and youth throughout the world. http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/
Council for Exceptional Children
CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving education outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities and/or the gifted. http://www.cec.sped.org/
Gifted-Children.com
On-line parents’ newsletter with networking and information on the internet, plus annotations and first hand information provided by parents. http://www.gifted-children.com/
Gifted Education
Articles on gifted education covering a broad range of topics. http://specialed.about.com/od/giftedness/
GT World
An on-line support community for parents of Gifted and Talented kids. This web site is home to information scavenged by parents around the world. http://www.gtworld.org/index.html
National Association for Gifted Children
An organization of parents, educators, other professionals and community leaders to address the unique needs of gifted children http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=48 (Parent Info) or http://www.nagc.org (home page)
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Links to abstracts and summaries. http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html
Great Potential Press
An award-winning publishing company devoted to books and videos for parents and teachers of gifted children. The site also has links to links to other gifted sites. www.GiftedBooks.com
2E: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter
Dedicated to issues relating to the gifted child with learning disabilities. http://www.2enewsletter.com/welcome%20page.htm
Center for Gifted Education – College of William and Mary
The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary, a research and development center, was established in 1988 under the direction of Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska. The Center provides services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Links to publications, articles and other resources. (http://cfge.wm.edu/publications.htm#resources)