Parent Resources

Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.      ~ Roger Lewin

KGTC Partnership with SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted)
 
“…parents of children with high intellectual potential have a particular need to communicate with other parents of gifted children so that they can share their similar parenting experiences in an understanding manner.  It is also important for them to learn that gifted children have a wide range of abilities and personalities, and there are often no simple answers to some of the dilemmas with their exceptional child.  Parents need information, support, and guidance about gifted children and their characteristics in ways that will allow them to enhance – not thwart – the development of their children’s intellectual and emotional potential.  In short, these parents need resources, along with a special place where they can consider these resources and be encouraged to apply them within their family.  The SENG Model guided discussion groups for parents provides exactly such opportunities for these parents.”  Gifted Parent Groups:  The SENG Model, Devries and Webb, 2007.
 
SENG Parent Model Group Information
 
Kansas Contact: Dr. Sheri Stewart - dr.sheristewart@gmail.com
 
 
Parent Advocacy Groups in Kansas
 
Blue Valley Parent Association
 
Shawnee Mission Parent Association
 
Wichita Area Association
 
Do you know any other parent organizations for gifted students from other areas? Please email Shari Burke with the information, sburke@usd261.com.
 
 
 
 
 
Gifted Education Links of Interest
 
National Association for Gifted Children 
NAGC is a non-profit 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.
Link to the National Association for Gifted Children:
http://www.NAGC.org

Kansas Association for Gifted, Talented and Creative
KGTC is a non-profit state wide organization consisting of parents, students, and educators who are deeply concerned about the educational needs of gifted, talented, and creative young people in Kansas.
Link to the Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative:
http://www.KGTC.org  

Hoagies Gifted Education Page
offers resources and links for Parents, Educators, Counselors, Administrators, other professionals, and gifted kids and teens.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org

Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP)
Since 1980, the Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) has been a world leader in identifying academically talented students and providing innovative programs to support the development of their optimal potential.
http://www.tip.duke.edu

Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is an accredited learning center and research facility serving the gifted community of the Midwest.
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu

Summer Institute for the Gifted
The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs.
http://www.giftedstudy.com

 

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