Orange County Council for Gifted and Talented Education

Resources for Parents and Students

California Association for the Gifted (CAG): <www.cagifted.org> A mission driven, volunteer administered, non-profit organization whose membership of parents and educators work to promote the welfare and appropriate education of gifted students.
California Foundation for Gifted Education (CFGE): <http://www.cagifted.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=14> A mission driven foundation that offers several grants and scholarships for both gifted students and GATE teachers.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): <www.nagc.org> An advocacy group consisting of parents, professional educators and affiliate groups from the various states to support gifted education at the national level. 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 785-4268, FAX (202) 785-4248.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page: <www.hoagiesgifted.com> Hoagies provides a comprehensive list of international and U.S. education resources.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG): <www.sengifted.org> The mission of SENG is to improve the quality of life for gifted individuals so that they might appreciate, understand, and enjoy fully the intellectual and emotional talents they possess and the possibilities that lie within themselves.
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF): <giftedhomeschoolers.org> Gifted Homeschoolers Forum was formed to provide support, resources and community for the growing number of families who have chosen to homeschool their gifted and twice-exceptional children. P.O. Box 18865 San Jose, CA 95158.
National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children: <www.nfgcc.org> A non-profit foundation which provides free information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative children. Incorporated in 1969, they focus on the problems of over-prescription of drugs to gifted and creative children. 395 Diamond Hill Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, (401) 738-0937.
Parenting for High Potential: <www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=604> A new, exciting and colorful journal designed especially for parents by the National Association for Gifted Children. 1707 L Street N.W., Suite 550, Washington, D.C. 20036. A benefit of membership in NAGC.
Gifted Child Today: <www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/prufrock_jm_giftchild.cfm> Published by Prufrock Press, PO Box 8813, Waco, Texas 76714-8813, (800) 240-0333. A bi-monthly publication for parents and teachers which addresses all areas of gifted education.
College Board: <www.collegeboard.org> Contains specialized sections for both parents and students. Updated SAT/PSAT, Advanced Placement, scholarship and college search information. (609) 771-7243.