Gifted Resources
Links to other Gifted Sites
PBWorks or Wikispace Gifted Sites
http://gifted-talented.pbworks.com/w/page/8691847/CESA%205%20Gifted%20and%20Talented
https://thinkingoutsidethebox.pbworks.com/w/page/22188082/FrontPage
http://idmforgifted.pbworks.com/w/page/27925465/FrontPage
https://hillegifted.wikispaces.com/
Other Gifted Sites
http://www.oagc.com/ Ohio Association for Gifted Children
http://www.oagc.com/resources.asp Gifted Resources Ohio Association for Gifted Children (Gifted Links, Mailing List, Gifted Rule and Law for the state of Ohio etc.)
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
National/International Organiz ations
Association for the Gifted, division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Mensa, high IQ society
Gifted Education News
"Some High-Rated Districts Failing with Gifted Students", The Columbus Dispatch, April 22,2013
"Ten Myths about Gifted Students and Programs for Gifted", CNN, November, 2012.
"Grading on a Curve: The Illusion of Excellence in Ohio's Schools", OAGC, November, 2011.
"Are Top Students Getting Short Shrift?", New York Times, October, 2011
"Smart Kids Ignored?" USA Today, November, 2009
"Autism and Education,"Newsweek Magazine, February 26, 2009
"Meeting the Needs of Academically Advanced Students: When School Is Not Enough", Stephen L. Gessner, Ph.D.
"Gifted Underachievement: Root Causes and Reversal Strategies," Alexander R. Pagnani
"Thousands of Ohio's gifted students not receiving adequate education," The Plain Dealer, January, 2008
"Are we Failing Our Geniuses?," Time Magazine, August, 2007
"Gifted and Tormented - Academic Stars Often Bullied," Washington Post, May, 2006
"Stupid in America - How Lack of Choice Cheats our Kids out of a Good Education," ABC News, January, 2006
Read this report about the growing problem of underachievement with gifted children who aren't challenged in school. They estimate that as many as 20% of high school dropouts come from the gifted population.
NEO GEAR (NorthEast Ohio Gifted Education Advocacy and Resources) is a local, non-profit organization whose mission is "to advocate for additional options for gifted children in Ohio's schools and provide informational resources and family networks to support the special needs of gifted children". Please visit the Resources page of their site to view additional links and information.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/30/10cc-gifted.h33.html Common Core Needs Tailoring for Gifted Learners, Advocates Say
https://highability.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/ohios-gifted-accountability-system-good-start-but-we-arent-there-yet/ Ohio's Gifted Accountability System: Good Start But We Aren't There Yet
Resources for Parents
(SOME LINKS HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGHOUT THE PAGE)
Smart Board Games (Hoagies' Gifted Education Page) http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/smart_board_games.htm
Hoagies' Kids and Teens http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/hoagies_kids.htm
Hoagies' Kids and Teens Links http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/links.htm
48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/50-essential-links-for-the-parents-of-gifted-children/
Gifted Education Resources for Students, Parents and Teachers
Compilation of links to resources on all subjects and topics. http://guest.portaportal.com/anneflick
National Society for the Gifted & Talented Gifted & Talented Education Resources
Listing of national and state associations, and links to articles. http://www.nsgt.org/resources/index.asp
The Young Gifted Child: A Guide for Families, Ohio Department of Education. http://www.oagc.com/files/YGChild_Web%5B1%5D.pdf
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Focused on developing the mental health and social competence of gifted people. http://www.sengifted.org/
Ohio Association for Gifted Children
Listing of resources for parents and students. http://www.oagc.com/?q=links
National Association for Gifted Children
Contains links and resources for parents and educators. http://www.nagc.org/
Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students
Compilation of links to sites of interest. http://www.aegus1.org/links.html
NEOGEAR
Listing of websites and recommended reading. https://sites.google.com/site/neogearorg/resources
Great Potential Press Guiding Gifted Children and Adults (browse through books to purchase, gifted links and much more) http://www.greatpotentialpress.com/
The Young Gifted Child: A Guide for Families http://mrshamblin.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/110337997/youngchildgifted.pdf
Summer Camps and Enrichment Opportunities in Greater Cleveland Ohio (NEW)
Summer Opportunities for Gifted/Talented Students (OAGC)
Listing of opportunities in Ohio, by region.
Summer enrichment classes include robotics, math exploration, and general academics.
Computer camps for students interested in video game design, programming, mobile app development, web design, video editing, animation, etc.
Day camp for kids 12-17 covers risk management, pattern recognition, logic, probability, physics, and puzzles.
Cleveland Institute of Art Young Artist Classes
Wide variety of classes including drawing, painting, ceramics, and jewelry making.
Great Lakes Science Center Summer Camps
Wizard Science, Dissection Discovery, Crazy Chemistry, Awesome Astronauts, etc. Biomedical technology robotics, marine biology and aerospace technology for kids entering grades 9-12.
Olmsted Performing Arts Daycamps
Acting, singing, and dancing camp, as well as a fine arts camps.
Funuation Tekademy Technology Camps
Electronics, robotics, 2D and 3D video game design, stop-motion animation, digital audio production, Java, and iPhone app development.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camps
Junior Medical Camps include pre-med, forensics, medical and veterinary camps. Circle Sampler Camps show off the scientific, artistic, musical, theatrical and cultural institutions around University Circle.
Video game design, stop-motion animation, LEGO robotics, and Scratch computer programming.
The Beck Center for the Arts Summer Camps
Dance, music, theater, and visual arts camps.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo day camps
Crafts, zoo tours, get-close encounters with small animals, etc.
Tri-C Youth Summer Camps http://www.tri-c.edu/youth-programs/youth-summer-camps/index.html
Technology, martial arts, visual arts, extreme science, mystery solving, dance, art, fashion design, photography, archaeology, and young entrepreneurs camps.
OHIO and LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS/OPPORTUNITIES 2017-2018
Aeronautics Career Education Academy - July 11-15, Kent State University. Grades 9-12. https://www.kent.edu/cae/ACEcamp
Alma Lingua - Language Learning Centers. Foreign Language education for all ages. www.almalingua.com
Camp Invention. Multiple Locations. www.campinvention.org
Camp Wanake. Grades K-12. www.campwanake.org
Camp What If. Tom Tod. Grades 5-8. Tom Tod Ideas. https://tomtodideas.org/camp/
Camp Y-Noah - Ages 6-17. www.gotcamp.org
Cuyahoga Community College - Summer Camps for Grades Pre-K and up - www.tri-c.edu/summercamps
Hale Farm & Village. Ages 7-12. Fridays. www.HaleFarm.org
Kids Summer Art Camps. Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. Grades 6-12 - June 11-15. Grades 1-5 - June 18-22. www.cvart/org/workshops
Malone Summer Camps. Students entering 10-12th grades. Applied Science, Chess, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Nursing, Theatre, Zoo/Wildlife Biology. June 25-28. www.malone.edu/summercamps
Martin Essex School for the GIfted http://www.otterbein.edu/public/About/Community/summercamps/essex-camp.aspx
OAGC’s summer resource links. http://www.oagc.com/enrichmentLinks.asp
Soap Box Derby Stem Summer Program. Ages 9-12. June 11-15 or June 18-22. www.summercamp.soapboxderby.org
Stark State Kids’ College. https://www.starkstate.edu/kidscollege/
Think Tank to Shark Tank @ University of Akron. Grades 6-9. Week 1 - June 18-22, Coding & Entrepreneurship. Week 2 - June 25-29, Engineering Foundations and Entrepreneurship. www.uakron.edu/barkercenter
University of Akron Engineering Summer Camps for Girls. Day camp for girls entering grades 7 or 8. June 18-22. Day or Overnight camp for girls 9-12th grade. www.uakron.edu/wie
Walsh University Summer Academy. Grades 5-12. (Grade of registrants vary by class) Graphic Design, Art, Science, Grit, Cybersecurity, Civic Engagement, Faith Development. www.walsh.edu/summer
YMCA of Central Stark County - www.ymcastark.org/camp
STEM
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/what-parents-should-know-about-stem What Parents Should Know about STEM to Help Their Children
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math https://www.mastersindatascience.org/blog/the-ultimate-stem-guide-for-kids-239-cool-sites-about-science-technology-engineering-and-math/
Anne Flick’s Gifted links
https://guest.portaportal.com/anneflick
CONTEST for Gifted..
http://www.mathcounts.org/ MATHCOUNTS FOUNDATION http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest/ This contest is for grades 2-8.
Challenging Websites for Gifted and Talented Students
Gifted Students Save the World
Gifted Students Solve Mysteries
Daily Buzzword http://www.wordcentral.com/buzzword/buzzword.php
Daily Buzzword Archive http://www.wordcentral.com/buzzword/archive.php
SuperKids Vocab Builders http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/wod.shtml
Merriam Webster Word of the Day http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/Mathhunt/index.asp Math Hunt Activities
http://www.hoodamath.com/ Math Games
http://www.basherbooks.com/usa/games.html
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/ Brain Boosters
https://giftedandtalented.com/challenge-zone
https://www.charlottesweb.com/puzzles-mind-games-optical-illusions-for-your-brain
Gifted Education Websites for Teachers, Parents, Etc.
Gifted and Talented Children’s Resources http://altinvesthq.com/edu/gifted-and-talented/ How can you extend a gifted and talented child? Just one of the many
questions answered in this educational resource.
NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children and what's at stake if high-potential learners are not challenged and encouraged.
Since 1952, The Ohio Association for Gifted Children has been working with families and educators to promote the best interest of gifted children.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page offers resources, articles, books and links for Parents, for Educators, Counselors, Administrators and other Professionals, and for Kids & Teens.
SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Education search engine compiling information from government, university and non-commercial sources. Initial results appear in the right-hand pane, while narrowed results are grouped under subheadings in the left-hand pane.
http://education.iseek.com/iseek/info.html?view=education.about
This national report, sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation, illustrates the discrepancy between research on acceleration and acceleration beliefs and practices commonly utilized in education today. You may download a copy of the report or request a free print copy at this site.
http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Nation_Deceived/Get_Report.aspx
http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) has compiled these text and PDF descriptions of research studies conducted by NRC/GT. They explain the most defensible practices for implementation based on research evidence.
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/nrconlin.html#02152
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offers this free service for educators and other professionals dedicated to helping gifted learners. Learn where you state ranks in gifted policy. Access staff development, lesson plans, newsletters and much more.
http://www.davidsongifted.org/edguild/
Students, parents, and educators can pinpoint a wealth of gifted information at this site with easy search capabilities for articles, resources, and state policy pages.
http://www.DavidsonGifted.org/DB
http://www.sde.com/teacher-resources.asp Looking for additional resources, classroom strategies, or fun activities? Why not start here. Take a moment to browse through the sites listed. You may find just what you’re looking for.
http://differentiationcentral.com/
http://mensaforkids.org/school_template.cfm?showPage=school_lesson_plan.cfm Lesson Plans or try this link http://www.us.mensa.org/learn/gifted-youth/lesson-and-activity-plans/lesson-plans/
http://www.eds-resources.com/edgifted.html Lesson Plans and Resources
http://www.techlearning.com/web-tour/0080/resources-for-teaching-the-gifted-and-talented/45109 Resource Links (some not working)
http://metagifted.org/products/enrichmentProjectList/
http://www.medina-esc.org/GiftedServices1.aspx Medina County Schools Educational Service Center
http://enrichmentforadvancedstudents.weebly.com/
http://www.giftedsources.com/index.htm
Gifted Websites for 4th-5th Grade (links courtesy of Mrs. Edwards)
4th Grade Math!
Line Plot guided learning game
Geometry
Use the links below to help you practice and extend your understanding of geometry.
Geometry Menu of Games on Sheppard Software
Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
Collection of Kids' Math Games
Fractions
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of fractions.
Fraction Game Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication and Division
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of multiplication and division.
Division Practice Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Multiply 3 digits by 1 digit numbers
Multiply 2 digit by 1 digit numbers
Multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers
Place Value
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of large number place value.
Place Value Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Rounding Sheppard Software Game Menu
Addition and Subtraction
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
Addition Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Subtraction Game Menu- Sheppard Software
5th Grade Math!
Order of Operations
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of order of operations.
Order of Operations Enrichment Games
Order of Operations Royal Rescue
Geometry
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of geometry.
Calculate Perimeter on Fun Brain
Geometry Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Decimals
Students can practice and extend their understanding of decimals by playing the games below.
Decimals of the Caribbean-Place Value
Converting Decimals and Fractions to Percents Hundredaire!
Decimal Jeopardy- Decimals, Fractios, & Percents
Decimal Jeopardy using the 4 operations
Decimals on a Number Line Mathman
Matchig Math Decimals-Hundreths
Fruit Splat Convert Fractios to Decimals
Scooter Quest Decimal Place Value
Fractions
Students can practice and extend their understanding of fractions by playing the games below.
Fraction Game Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication and Division
Students can play the games below to review, practice, and enrich their understanding.
Multiply & Divide Math Journey
Two digit by Two digit Multiplication
Fact Fluency
Use the links below to practice your facts at school or at home.
Students can make their own flashcards or study from a set that is already created. This site is good for learning new vocabulary words in math and other content areas.
Enrichment Math Links
The links below are math resources to enrich students in math.
Geometry Project Links
Reading
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids
Gifted Kids Survival Guide- Ages 10 and Younger
Scholastic Book Wizard
Find books according to reading level or genre.
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
Starting Book Clubs for Kids
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/start-book-club-kids
Book Report Alternatives
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-activities-25-book-report-alternatives
Reading Enrichment Resources for Gifted Students
Junior Great books are available for reading enrichment in grades K-5.