Resources
There is a wealth of information on the internet pertaining to gifted and talented education. Below are links to some particularly helpful websites and organizations:
Local
Synergy Facebook Page – Our Synergy Westchester Facebook page offers news bulletins, events, discussion groups, links, and notes that are actively updated on a weekly basis. We encourage you to join and participate in our discussions and learn more about us.
Gtec Kids – An after-school, creative arts & science center for gifted and talented students (gr 2-6). Our warm and nurturing, interactive classroom experiences promote higher-level thinking and creative problem solving through project-based learning. Semi-private groups average four pupils. Children explore a series of themes through direct, hands-on experience and cooperative, small group study and interaction. We provide high-level materials and equipment, such as architectural tables, animation boards, weaving looms, science equipment, and more. Children design and build Greek temples, perform archaeological digs, write and produce a Muppet play, simulate being an explorer on the high seas, and even produce an illusionary Agamagram.
State
Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education in New York State – AGATE NY is the state-level organization for gifted and talented education.
National
National Association for Gifted Children -This organization uses its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted – SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Davidson Institute for Talent Development – The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted students through a number of free programs: Davidson Young Scholars, Davidson Fellows scholarships, the THINK Summer Institute (tuition required) and The Davidson Academy of Nevada. Another free program to support educators of gifted students is the Davidson Educators Guild.
