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RESOURCES

For Parents of Gifted and Talented Children

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

  • The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child. By Sally Yahnke Walker. Free Spirit Press.
  • Keys to Parenting a Gifted Child. By Sylvia B. Rimm.
  • Full Potential:A Guide for Parents of Bright Teens. By Delong & Howell – TAG books
  • The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children. By Neihart, Reis, Robinson and Moon. Prufrock Press, Inc.

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Gifted and Talented Education Website

http://dpi.wi.gov/cal/gifted.html

DPI provides information about State rules and statutes regarding gifted and talented education.

  • Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted

http://www.watg.org/

WATG is a non-profit organization of parents, students, educators, business and industry personnel, and other interested persons who are dedicated to fostering a climate in the home, school, and community that allows each individual to reach his or her unique potential.

  • Wisconsin Council for Academically Talented Youth

www.wcaty.org

WCATY is a non-profit organization that offers many opportunities for talented students in Wisconsin. These include on-line programs during the school year and enrichment and accelerated courses through residential programs during the summer months.

  • National Association for Gifted Children

www.nagc.org

This national website offers information for parents of gifted children. NAGC keeps people abreast of political lobbying and pertinent information concerning gifted education.

 

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