... keeping a child who can do sixth-grade work in a second-grade classroom is not saving that student's childhood but is instead robbing that child of the desire to learn.

          -- Ellen Winner in "Gifted Children"

Resources for Parents of Gifted/Talented Children

Yahoo Guide for Gifted Youth

Helping Gifted Children

National/Regional Resources for the Gifted and Talented

Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University,-an accredited learning center and research facility serving the gifted community of the Midwest.

Andrew's Web Hub - gifted and talented students.

Davidson Institute for Talent Development - to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.

Hoagie's Gifted/Talented - the all-things-gifted resource.

National Association for Gifted Children - an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) - the only organization dedicated to the social and emotional needs of gifted people.

The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children

Uniquely Gifted - Resources for Gifted Children with Special Needs
(ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities (LD), Asperger Syndrome, etc.)

Minnesota and Neighboring States - Resources for the Gifted and Talented

Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, University of Iowa - to inspire and serve the worldwide gifted community of students, educators, and families through exemplary leadership in advocacy, programming, and research.

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) -   a state-wide, not-for-profit organization.  Its members are mainly parents, educators and other professionals.

Wisconsin Association for the Talented and Gifted (WATG) - 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 Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY) - to nurture Wisconsin's most academically talented students by providing and encouraging programs that support, motivate, and challenge them.