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Acceleration

A Nation Deceived
Iowa Acceleration Scale
How Squid Got Skipped
One parent's recounting of successful advocacy for a grade skip
Grade Skipped and Successful
A listing of famous people who skipped a grade (or more) and turned out successful. (Go figure!)
Acceleration by Dr. David Elkind, president emeritus, National Association for the Education of Young Children
The author of The Hurried Child explains that acceleration is indeed a necessary intervention for some students.
Ohio Acceleration Toolkit
Includes Model Acceleration Policy, Case Studies, sample WAP's, Testing Rules, & Research

Art for Students

Robert Sabuda, author and paper engineer
learn to make your own pop-ups and how Robert Sabuda makes his pop-up books
Create Your Own Bayeux Tapestry Interactive
Awesome!
Inside Art
During an art museum tour, you're sucked into a vortex and find yourself inside a mystery painting. Your only hope of escape is
The Vatican Museum
The Getty Museum
Annenberg Interactives
Universal Leonardo
all things daVinci
Interactive highlighting basics of Gothic Architecture
typo at start-should read mid-1000's

Art for Teachers

A Tour of Arts and Humanities Teaching Sites
defies description--one link that leads to thousands!
Classics for Kids
Classical music resources including lesson plans and music clips

Articles for Educators-Journals

Why Not Let High Ability Students Start School in January? The Curriculum Compacting Study
from the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. Sally Reis, lead author
What Educators Need To Know about...Ability Grouping [and] Curriculum Compacting [and] Gifted Students and Cooperative Learning [and] Mentoring [and] Student Motivation. Practitioners' Guides.
an ERIC full-text document edited by Del Seigle
Curriculum Compacting and Achievement Test Scores: What Does the Research Say?
an abstract of the subscription-based Gifted Child Quarterly Article by Sally Resi et al
Definitions, Models, and Characteristics of Gifted Students
by Susan K. Johnsen

Articles for Educators-Popular Press

Scholastic Instructor Magazine--Smart and Bored: Are We Failing Our High Achievers?
New York Times: On an Amazing Journey, and He’s Only 12
A School District Eliminates Grade Levels
Denver Post
New York Times: Student Expectations Seen as Causing Grade Disputes
College profs' frustrations with students' sense of entitlement to high grades for hard work, not necessarily quality work

Articles for Parents

Scholastic Instructor Magazine--Smart and Bored: Are We Failing Our High Achievers?
Dabrowski's Over-excitabilities A Layman's Explanation
by Stephanie Tolan
You Can't Do It Wrong
by Newbery author Stephanie Tolan
New York Times: On an Amazing Journey, and He’s Only 12
New York Times: Student Expectations Seen as Causing Grade Disputes
College profs' frustrations with students' sense of entitlement to high grades for hard work, not necessarily quality work

Best Practices

Instructional Strategies Online
Marzano Instructional Strategies
Integrating Technology into the Classroom using Strategies based on the research from: Classroom Instruction that Works
Teacher to Teacher Workshops
PowerPoints and handouts from dozens of sessions led by teachers selected by the US Dept. of Ed. after rigorous application
Got the H.O.T.S. for inquiry?
digital workshop on incorporating Higher Order Thinking Skills and inquiry into lessons
Infusing Critical and Creative Thinking
Workshop #5--one-hour video workshop from Annenberg
Inquiry (Annenberg video workshop)
Inquiry-based learning in science and other subjects. See several classrooms using inquiry learning. Explore strategies you can

Assessment

Assessment as Feedback
an article by Grant Wiggins
Alternative Assessment Primer
Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom--Chapter 1 The Differentiated Instruction Mind-set: Rationale and Definition
complete first chapter of the book in pdf!
Formative Assessment: Learning To Listen
#8 on the list--one-hour video workshop from Annenberg

Cluster Grouping

Cluster Grouping of Gifted Students: How to Provide Full-time Services on a Part-time Budget: Update 2001
A question/answer format to dispel the concerns and share the benefits of cluster grouping
Gifted Exchange: Cluster Grouping in Arizona
Laura Vanderkam's blog
Promoting Student Achievement and Exemplary Classroom Practices through Cluster Grouping: A Research-Based Alternative to Heterogeneous Elementary Classrooms
Marcia Gentry's monograph
The Cluster Grouping Handbook: How to Challenge Gifted Students and Improve Achievement for All by Susan Winebrenner & Dina Brulles
Always click through shopping page at www.hoagiesgifted.org before amazon purchases!Promoting Student Achievement and Exemplary
Total School Cluster Grouping: An Investigation of Achievement and Identification of Elementary School Students
a journal article by Marcia Gentry

Curriculum Compacting

Two Paths to Knowledge
For students who who always finish their class work early or want more information than you have time to give, try curriculum co

Questions

Books for Parents

Guiding the Gifted Child
by James Webb, Stephanie Tolan, and Elizabeth Meckstroth
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children
by James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, and Arlene R. DeVries
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs
by Jim Delisle, Judy Galbraith, and Pamela Espeland
Re-Forming Gifted Education: How Parents and Teachers Can Match the Program to the Child
by Karen Rogers
Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers
by Carol Ann Strip and Gretchen Hirsch

Books for Teachers

ALWAYS CLICK THROUGH HOAGIES FOR AMAZON PURCHASES
to help fund this vital resource.
Losing Our Minds
Deborah Ruf
Genius Denied
Jan and Bob Davidson with Laura Vanderkam
Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom
by Susan Winebrenner
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs
by Jim Delisle, Judy Galbraith, and Pamela Espeland
Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, And Other Disorders
by James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb, and Jean Goerss
Best Practices in Gifted Education: An Evidence-Based Guide
by Ann Robinson, Bruce M. Shore, Donna L. Enersen,
Re-Forming Gifted Education: How Parents and Teachers Can Match the Program to the Child
by Karen Rogers
Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children: What Do We Know?
by Maureen Neihart, Sally M. Reis, Nancy M. Robinson, and Sidney M. Moon
Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers
by Carol Ann Strip and Gretchen Hirsch
Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom--Chapter 1 The Differentiated Instruction Mind-set: Rationale and Definition
complete first chapter of the book in pdf!
Identifying Gifted Students: A Practical Guide
edited by Susan K. Johnsen

Competitions

Writing, Journalism, Art, & Photography Contests
Kids Are Authors
For group of K=8 students
Odyssey of the Mind
Scripps National Spelling Bee
ThinkQuest Website Competition
WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
INVENT AMERICA! student invention contest
Kids Philosophy Slam
Questions Unlimited
Academic Competition
Academic Decathlon
USA Computing Olympiad
National Mythology Exam
Grades 3-9
Future Problem Solving

Art

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

Math

Science

Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
Intel Science Talent Search
Science Olympiad
JETS
Junior Engineering Technical Society
Society for Science and the Public Middle School Program
Young Scientist Challenge

Social Studies

National History Day Contest
Individually or in groups of 2-5, students in grades 6-12 research the year's theme and create a paper, exhibit, website, docume
Ohio Mock Trial
info on distrct, regional, and state competitions
National High School Mock Trial Championship
Ohio Model United Nations
grades 6-8 and 9-12

Writing

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Power of the Pen
interscholastic tournament competitions for 7th- & 8th-gradewriters throughout Ohio
Power of the Pencil
3-piece creative writing program with participation and "Best-in-Class" recognition for Ohio 5th- and 6th-graders.

Differentiation

Making a Difference
Carol Ann Tomlinson explains how differentiated instruction works and why we need it now
Tiered Curriculum Project
K-12 Math, Science, and Language Arts lessins Differentiated by Readiness, Interest, &Learning Style
Differentiated Curriculum Samples
Dozens of K-12 lessons from all 4 core subject areas, differentiated for G-T. Also links for SPED & ELL
Differentiation in Wilmette
Introduction, Overview, and PD lessons on differentiation
Cubing/Think Dots Instructions and Examples
Lots of great info and sample cubes from PE, bio, music performance, math, etc.
Differentiation at the Secondary Level
by Rick Wormeli
The Differentiated Instruction Mind-set: Rationale and Definition
Complete Chapter 1 of Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom. Good summary of different

Anchor Activities

Books

Wormeli, Fair Isn't Always Equal: Grading and Assessing in the Differentiated Classroom
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Tomlinson, How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms
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Tomlinson, Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching
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Tomlinson, Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades K-5
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Tomlinson, Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5-9
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Curriculum Compacting

Introductory PowerPoint on Curriculum Compacting
includes most difficult first
Differentiation Using Curriculum Compacting
Straight from UCon n: a thorough PowerPoint (in pdf form) on curriculum compacting
Curriculum Compacting: A Necessity for Academic Advancement
from UConn
Two paths to knowledge
from the UNC School of Education: how one North Carolina teacher uses curriculum compacting to stimulate her science students
Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook: Curriculum Compacting
One way to help advanced students move ahead and learn at their own level
Differentiation Made Easy: An Oxymoron? Curriculum Compacting and Accountability
from The College of William and Mary
How to Use Curriculum Compacting
Why Not Let High Ability Students Start School in January? The Curriculum Compacting Study
Sally Reis, lead author
What Educators Need to Know About...Curriculum Compacting
See pages 7-9 specifically on compacting
Curriculum Compacting: What the Research Says
from NAGC
Curriculum Compacting and Achievement Test Scores: What Does the Research Say?
an abstract of the subscription-based Gifted Child Quarterly Article by Sally Resi et al
Curriculum Compacting--Describes curriculum compacting pathways, contracts with student rights and responsibilities, and a compacting grading policy. Includes several planning worksheets.
an abstract of an ERIC document from Science Scope--find it in your library database
A 5th grade example
Once science teacher's smaple policy, alternate activities, and contract
Steps for Implementing Curriculum Compacting
from Susan Winebrenner
Exemplar of Curriculum Compacting Planning Form
Tiering Assignments and Compacting Curriculum: It's for Everyone!
An Essential, One-Day Seminar for Teachers of Grades 3-8
Curriculum Compacting: A Systematic Procedure for Modifying the Curriculum for Above Average Ability Students
Sally M. Reis Joseph S. Renzulli The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented

Distance Learning

Center for Distance and Independent Study, University of Missouri
Accredited. Reasonably priced HS courses. College courses too. Dual enrollment courses 50% off. 9-month completion time.
Indiana University
Rigorous HS, college, and dual enrollment courses. Highly regarded and reasonably priced, especially HS. 1 year completion time.
University of Kentucky Independent Study Program
Very moderately priced MS and HS courses. 12 months completion time per semester course.
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University
Ball State University
college-level semester courses, either following a schedule or independent study for completion in 10 weeks or 9 months
Gifted Learning Links
NUMMATS-affiliated courses for grades 3-12. Accredited. Enrichment for 3-8. Honors & AP for 6-12.
CTY Online
Johns Hopkins Uni's Talent Search-affiliated courses for grades 2-12. Includes honors & AP.
ALEKS
Very inensive online program that assesses students & has them work at their own pace till mastery. Gr. 3-AP math, college chem
Art of Problem Solving
Ideal for gifted math students in grade 6-12 who seek a greater challenge in mathematics, and those students preparing for MATHC
National University Virtual High School
more than 65 online high school courses; flexible start & end dates
Virtual High School
Online courses offered to HS and GT middle school students. Many courses in areas of precise interest like Pacific War. $425/se
University of Texas at Austin
online HS and dual enrollment courses, modestly priceed, self=paced, 9-month completion time
Butler Tech Online
Web-based courses aligned with Ohio Standards provide a combination of self-paced lessons, lectures, and resources.
Keystone National High School
accredited online courses, reasonably priced
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Independent Study High School
All the basics for high school, about $200 per semester course
Advanced Scholars (Online College Courses for High School Students)
University of Nebraska Lincoln's online dual enrollment program; limited courses at $180/credit hr. nonresident tuition
University of Wisconsin Independent Learning
nearly 300 courses, some at HS level (~$220), most college (~$759-$987); 1 yr. completion for semester course
University of Washington
a bit procey for quarter-long courses
OhioLearns
catalog of distance learning courses from Ohio colleges

Early Entrance (College)

Program for the Exceptionally Gifted at Mary Baldwin College
For girls as young as 12
Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance - for Parents
Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance - for Students
University of Washington
GAMES
Georgia Academy of Aviation Mathematics Engineering & Science

Dual Enrollment Programs

Educators

National Association for Gifted Children
Ohio Association for Gifted Children
CEU Options in Ohio
Iowa Acceleration Scale
GT-CyberSource
A Nation Deceived
Is it a Cheetah? by Newbery author Stephanie Tolan
Required Reading!
Dabrowski's Over-excitabilities A Layman's Explanation
by Stephanie Tolan
Gifted? from the UNC School of Education
It is important for gifted children to be with other gifted children, the more often the better.
Giftedness As Asynchronous Development
by Stephanie S. Tolan
Gifted Child Information Blog
from Prufrock Press
From Spaceman to The ADDed Touch: Using Juvenile Literature to Teach about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Teaching Gifted Children
Information, Links, Upcoming Events, and Blogs for Teachers of Gifted Children
Gifted Education Blog
from Prufrock Press
Practical Advice for Guiding Gifted Children
By Tracy L. Cross, Ph.D.
Gifted Exchange
Laura Vanderkam's blog about gifted children, schooling, parenting, education news and changing American education for the bette
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
enabling exceptionally promising lower-income students to reach their full potential
Inspiration & Kidspiration Software
software to help you learn, think and organize information. You’ll be able to explain what you know and how things work
Handwriting Without Tears
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
speech-to-text software
Unwrapping the Gifted
Teacher Magazine blog
TED: Inspired talks by the world's leading thinkers and doers
Brief educational videos on topics from "life in the deep oceans" to "calculus in architecture"
Gifted Education - A Resource Guide for Teachers
Categories include identification, content, process, product, and more. Suggested resources too.
Discuss it with discussion boards and forums
free tools for creating Web-based discussions
Teaching Tolerance
A Visit to Copyright Bay
shows teachers what copyright law restricts and what it allows in terms of that fuzzy little term, "fair use"
Zoomerang
Basic option allows you to create free online surveys
Connexions
view & share educational material in modules organized as courses, books, reports, etc. ANYONE may view or CONTRIBUTE
FREE: Federal Resources for Excellence in Education
subject-organized links to animations, promary documents, photos, & videos
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
images and text artifacts--from architectural msterpieces to historic Nordic texts
Copyright Crash Course
KEEP Toolkit
Developing Online Surveys Using Survey Monkey
Assorted Copyright Links
Teacher Book Wizard
find books by interest level and reading level--information on over 50,000 of the best children’s books from all publishers
ProProfs Quiz School
Create a FREE quiz for your classroom
State of Ohio Education blog
by a member on the State Board of Ed with a former member of State Board of Ed & former member of Ohio House of Rep
LodeStar
leaves me speechless!
Curriki
Curriculum Wiki allows teachers to share content, form work groups
Lexile Framework for Reading
Explains lexile measure of reading level, thorough book lists by lexile, find lexile of your own text. Covers textbooks and non
Ohio Learning Network
resources to use technology in teaching, online PD learning communities, more
Zipidee
in a pich, you can rent educational video segments (streaming online) for 10 days; $3 and up
Do Schools Kill Creativity? (video)
TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson
Colorado GT reources
includes 12 traits of giftedness pdf

Gifted Boys

Gifted Ed Professional Development

Gifted Education Professional Development Package
Six modules differentiated based on grade level. Complete with preassessments.
ODE Javits PD Modules

Gifted Girls

Helping Teachers to Encourage Talented Girls in Mathematics
by M. Katherine Gavin and Sally M. Reis
Using Biography to Counsel Gifted Young Women
by Thomas P. Hèbert, Linda A. Long, and Kristie L. Speirs Neumeister

Highly, Exceptionally, Profoundly Gifted

Independent Study Resources

Biology Labs On-Line
interactive, inquiry-based biology simulations and exercises designed for college and AP high school biology students
Virtual ChemLab
inexpensive purchase for AP or college freshman chem and organic chem
Virtual Labs Interactive Media Stanford University
Online tutorials and hands-on activities for Biology, Neuroscience, Medicine, Health, and more

Full Course Sources

NROC (National Repository of Online Courses)
Hippocampus
MIT OpenCourseware
Initiative to make available online every course MIT offers. Some have complete syllabi, video lectures, even exams.
Open Yale courses
full sets of class lectures in video, with other course materials like syllabi, suggested readings, & problem sets
Algebra I and Data & Probability through 10th grade OH standards
Interactive lessons for all algebra indicators. Free account required, age 18+ OH residents (needs technical polish but thorough
Open University of Washington Courses
11 titles from history, Shakespeare, literature, HTML, abnd Nutrition

Is My Child Gifted?

Identifying Gifted Children (layman)
Definitions, Models, and Characteristics of Gifted Students
by Susan K. Johnsen

Keyboarding for Students

Peter's Online Typing Course

Language Arts for Teachers

Examples of ELA Differentiation in Maryland
Click on a grade level under 1 of the 3 standards. Scroll through & click on "Advanced/G-T" boxes to find differentiated tasks.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Ways to make reading assignments more engaging for all levels of students
91 Ways to Respond to Literature
Glencoe Literature Library
Philosophy for Children
Philosophical questions from children's stories
Elementary Writing Prompts
Differentiating the Language Arts for High Ability Learners
by Joyce VanTassel-Baska
Gifted Child Education and Language Arts
3 links to articles on strategies
Language Arts for Gifted Students (A Gifted Child Today Reader)
Reading Conference Questions
Teachers@Random
Random House teacher resources
A Tour of Arts and Humanities Teaching Sites
defies description--one link that leads to thousands!
Reading Pathfinders
brief listing of books by lexile and content level--good for finding books at an advanced reading level but not too mature
Bingo Lingo: Word Root Matching Game
Players match words on their bingo cards with word roots drawn at random. Game boards and root cards made for you!
Lexile Framework for Reading
Explains lexile measure of reading level, thorough book lists by lexile, find lexile of your own text
Poetry Tools from Mesa Public Schools
designed as assistive technology, these actvities are great for differentiating for visual and auditory learners, including thos

Language Arts for Students

NoteStar
an Internet utility to assist in the preparation of research papers
Uncle Orson's Writing Class
Orson Scott Card
Annenberg Interactives
Think Tank
helps students develop a list of topics & subtopics for reports and projects & refine a subject so it is more manageable for res
Poets' Literary Devices (Interactive)
Multimedia tutorial with definitions and samples of figures of speech and sound devices and a practice activity.
Reed College's Writing Resources for Students
Concise grammar refreshers, essay types and strategies, links to other OWLs
Shmoop
User-friendly, student-friendly resource for undertstanding and interpreting specific works of literature and poetry
Essay Map
An interactive graphic organizer for planning a 5-paragraph essay. You can print the graphic "outlline."
Letter Generator
Interactive tool walks you through the steps to create a friendly or business letter, then print finished product.
Literary Glossary
Interactive glossary of 65 terms from allegory to villanelle
Grammar and Punctuation Games

Get Published

Stone Soup
The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists
Merlyn's Pen Essay Writing Contest
Explore the sire for more writing resources for students and teachers
Stone Soup
creative writing magazine--submitted by kids through age 13
Write Source will pay $50 for student writing models published in composition manuals
grades 1-12

Literature

Virtual Shakespeare Festival
Archive of the two-week online event for HS students, intended to be annual.
"Fiction Lectures": Elements of fiction at a glance
professor's concise notes for his students on theme, narrator, symbol, character, conflict, and irony
West Chester University "Virtual Notebook"
to aid in college writing and lit courses

Mythology

Ancient Greek Mythology resources
from UC-Berkeley

Math for Students

Art of Problem Solving books
Khan Academy
700+ videos on YouTube covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, and finance
Alcumus from Art of Problem Solving
FREE customized learning experience, adjusting to student performance to deliver appropriate problems and lessons
Annenberg Interactives
Algebra I and Data & Probability through 10th grade OH standards
Interactive lessons for full algebra course. Ohio parent (age 18+) must create free account.

Games

Arithmetic Game
Practice math facts. You can set how high the numbers go. No frills but very easy to use with a numeric keypad.
Arcademic Skill Builders
Single- & multi-player games to drill skills from addition to ratios. Play online or Wii.

Math for Teachers

Teaching mathematical thinking through origami
Kuta Alegebra Worksheet Generator
Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds
Phenomenal gades 3-5 math units created under a Javits grant and for sale by Kendall Hunt
ALEKS
Very inensive online program that assesses students & has them work at their own pace till mastery. Gr. 3-AP Calc, AP Stats
Tiered Lessons: One Way To Differentiate Mathematics Instruction
by Rebecca L. Pierce and Cheryll M. Adams
Mathematical Acceleration in a Mixed-Ability Classroom: Applying a Tiered-Objectives Model
Math Education for Gifted Students (A Gifted Child Today Reader)
Gifted Students Speak: Mathematics Problem-Solving Insights
Details how to integrate the five process standards—problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and repres
Helping Teachers to Encourage Talented Girls in Mathematics
by M. Katherine Gavin and Sally M. Reis
Hands-On Equations
The Actuarial Foundation Youth Program
download free books on math activities for gr.3-8 or have actuary present fun activities in your class

Mentoring

Mentoring: A Guidebook

Must See for Parents

Hoagies
THE Encyclopedia of all things gifted!
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
Discounted educational curricula, programs, software, and tools, even for "afterschoolers"
Serving the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
National Association for Gifted Children
Ohio Association for Gifted Children
GT-CyberSource
Duke Gifted Letter
Quarterly newsletter with high quality articles related to all aspects of giftedness. Includes archive.
A Nation Deceived
Is it a Cheetah? by Newbery author Stephanie Tolan
Required Reading!
Giftedness As Asynchronous Development
by Stephanie S. Tolan

Must See for Students

Free Rice
You know it. You love it.
Set
A new puzzle each day
Study Guides and Strategies
tips and pointers on many student topics like time management, classroom participation, studying in groups, writing lab reports,

Out-of-School Classes and Programs

Super Saturday
Only for K-8 gifted kids

Parents

Social and Emotional Issues
Family Life, Nurturing, and Finding Help
Educational Options and Issues of Gifted Children
Gifted Development Center
Linda Silverman's Center in Denver
GT World
The Association for the Gifted (TAG)
a division of The Council for Exceptional Children
Gifted Education Blog
from Prufrock Press
Parenting Gifted Children (Prufrock)
Information, Links, Upcoming Events, and Blogs for Parents of Gifted Children
Practical Advice for Guiding Gifted Children
By Tracy L. Cross, Ph.D.
Gifted Exchange
Laura Vanderkam's blog about gifted children, schooling, parenting, education news and changing American education for the bette
Parenting Gifted Preschoolers
his article by David Farmer provides some ideas on identifying and parenting gifted preschoolers
Questions for Parents to Ask Children about Independent Reading Books

Professional Development for Educators

Annenberg
eTech Ohio
Learn NC
4- to 8-week online PD courses from UNC-Chapel Hill. Ranges from Incorporating Inquiry to Developing Online Courses. Fees $25+
Edutopia - The Geirge Lucas Educational Foundation
Includes a video library of effective strategies and programs
Certificate of Teaching Mastery
Free five-module PD program that wraps with creation of an e-portfolio
Connexions
view & share educational material in modules organized as courses, books, reports, etc. ANYONE may view or CONTRIBUTE
Terrific Science
graduate credit available; courses from $50
Concept to Classroom
series of FREE, self-paced workshops covering a wide variety of hot topics in education
Language Arts Professional Development Modules
2-hour modules for groups or individuals, cover best practices like integration of grammar & effective vocab instruction
Teacher Tube tutorials on 4T Teachers programs
like QuizStar & RubiStar. Also Inspiration & Kidspiration.

Delivering

Research Skills

net.TUTOR from Ohio State University Libraries
tutorials on research skills & communications apps; media-enhanced tutorials on finding, evaluating & citing sources
Think Tank
helps students develop a list of topics & subtopics for reports and projects & refine a subject so it is more manageable for res
Reference Shelf Online Research Guide
Better Browsing, Evaluating Online Resources, Citations

Science for Students

Top 10 Amazing Biology Videos
You'll just have to look for yourself!
Medical Mysteries on the Web
Five interactive missions
Khan Academy
dozens of videos on physics topics
Anatomy & Physiology I Animations Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links
Everything from "Cellular Structure & Function" to "Drugs and Neurotransmitters & Mental Disorders"
Annenberg Interactives
LabWrite for Students
provides students materials on the genre of the lab report, why write lab reports, & guidance in writing effective reports
Virtual ChemLab
inexpensive purchase for AP or college freshman chem and organic chem

Science for Teachers

Organic Chemistry Online
Differentiating Science Instruction
for grades 6-12
Thinking Creatively About Science Suggestions for Primary Teachers
Science Education for Gifted Students (A Gifted Child Today Reader)
Editors: Susan K. Johnsen, Ph.D., James Kendrick, Ph.D.
Top 10 Amazing Biology Videos
Immune Cell Chasing a Bacterium, How High Speed Gene Sequencing Works, The PCR Song, and 7 others
EXPLORE! Fun with Science
space and planetary videos, resources, and activities
Explore! Ice Worlds!
activities related to the International Polar Year
Women in Science Day at OSU
for GT girls in grades 6-8
Virtual ChemLab
inexpensive purchase for AP or college freshman chem and organic chem
BioInteractive from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
lectures, videos, virtual labs on select topics

Service/Philanthropic Opportunities

Heifer International
Idealist.org
search for volunteer opportunities by location, age, skill, etc.

Social and Emotional Aspects of Giftedness

"Play Partner" or "Sure Shelter"? Why gifted children prefer older friends
by Miraca Gross
Exploring social and emotional aspects of giftedness in children
by Deirdre V. Lovecky
The emotional needs of the gifted child
by Annemarie Roeper
Promoting positive social development
by Linda Kreger Silverman
Click on problem solving 101 teaching social skills
Book: The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends
by Natalie Madorsky Elman and Eileen Kennedy-Moore

Introversion

Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor Impacting the Gifted
By Jill D. Burruss and Lisa Kaenzig, College of William and Mary

Overexcitabilities and Dabrowski

Perfectionism

Risk-taking and risk-making: Understanding when less than perfection is more than acceptable
by James Delisle
Appreciate That Less Than Perfect Is More Than Acceptable
by James R. Delisle, Ph.D.

Underachievement

Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students
a forum for ideas and interventions aimed at helping these twice-exceptional students reach their full and considerable potentia

Social Studies for Students

Annenberg Interactives
Online Gallery: Sacred
From the British Library, explore sacred texts online
Shmoop
User-friendly, student friendly guide to US history, divided by precise eras, with timelines & important people

Social Studies for Teachers

Differentiating Instruction in the Social Studies Classroom
the Bayeux Tapestry at the Museum of Reading
Informative and interactive activities from "the history of the tapestry" to "build your own tapestry"
A Tour of Arts and Humanities Teaching Sites
defies description--one link that leads to thousands!
National Archives Videoconferences
#interactive, document-based workshops for groups of up to 30 students in gr. 5-12; pay only for call to NARA
Document Analysis Worksheets
NARA tool guides students to analyze primary sources such as photos, cartoons, artifacts, sound recordings & written docs
NARA's Archival Research Catalog of Digital Copies
primary sources for educators & students grouped by national history standard era

Standardized Test Prep

Khan Academy SAT Prep
videos explaining all 432 math problems in "The Official SAT Study Guide" by the College Board
SparkNotes
SAT, ACT, AP, SAT II, GRE, LSAT
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Summer Programs

Cogito summer programs listing
primarily programs in math and science
Concordia Language Villages
CTY Germany
CTY Ireland
CTY Spain
Duke TIP
Johns Hopkins CTY
Midwest Academic Talent Search Summer Programs through Northwestern Univ.
Residential enrichment camps and three-week HS accredited HS credit courses. Pricey.
Ohio Summer Honors Institutes
for gifted Ohio students after 9th & 10th grades
Satori
for intellectually talented students ages 12-18 to experience their first taste of college with others who share their enthusias
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Summer Opportunities for Gifted/Talented Students
OAGC's listing of regional, statewide, and nationwide programs
Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY)
at Western Kentucky University
Summer Seminar in Intelligence
an overview of US national security, with a focus on intelligence
The Ross Program at the Ohio State University
an intensive summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics
THINK Summer Institute
Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens
by Sandra L. Berger
Young Writers at Kenyon College
intensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high-school students to develop their creative and critical ab
Yunasa
a weeklong camp experience for highly gifted youth to teach campers techniques and skills for integrating the intellectual, emot
CASE4U: A PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM
Case Western Reserve University
Reynolds Young Writers Workshop
at Denison University in Granville, Ohio
Junior Scholars Program
at Miami University
Women in Engineering Summer Camp
at the University of Dayton
Jump Start
Credit-bearing college experience in Criminal Justice & Forensic Science or Pre-Medicine for HS sophomores & juniors
High School Junior Program
current high-school juniors are invited to experience Xavier by taking a college course for credit this summer-and at minimal co
Young Writers Workshop at the University of Virginia
For gr. 9-12: a supportive and noncompetitive environment where teenagers can live and work as artists. Every staff member has a
UVa Summer Enrichment Program
residential for rising 5th- to 11th graders
SMaRT: Summer Mathematics Research Training
FREE in 2009! NSF funded program to facilitate interest in math of advanced HS students, age 14-18
Ohio University Summer Honors Academy
rising gr.10-11-12 take 1-2 OU courses for the 5-week summer quarter; live in dorm or commute; opt.PSAT prep; $1,000 discount

Talent Searches

Technology for Teachers

Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials
Required Summer Reading? Discussion Boards Keep Things Lively
Go 2 Web 2.0
use the search feature to find a Web 2.0 app for your needs
Making an Online Call Using Skype
Working with Windows Movie Maker
Converting a Word document into a PDF file
Teacher Tube
You Tube of Education
Teacher Tube
You Tube of Education
PDF Creator
free download
Simply Presentation
tips for sophisticated PowerPoints

Techonology for Students

Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials
http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/users/honaker/HonakerMovie-Maker2-Overview.pdf
BYkids
a non-profit organization pairing master filmmakers with youth (ages 8-21) from around the world to create short documentaries t

Twice Exceptional

Uniquely Gifted
2e Newsletter blog
2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter
There's only one publication directed squarely at the intersection of giftedness and learning difficulties
Accommodating Students with Mood Lability: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Accommodations for Med Side Effects, Sleep Disturbances, Impaired Concentration, Testing, Homework; Behavior Plan; etc.
LD Online
excellent respurces on many exceptionalities, including gifted
Massachusetts General Hospital School Psychology Program: School-Based Interventions
strategies you can use to help students with mental health conditions to succeed at school
Partners in Policymaking
training program teaches parents and self-advocates to change the way people w/disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live
Poetry Tools from Mesa Public Schools
designed as assistive technology, these actvities are great for differentiating for visual and auditory learners, including thos
Surviving or Thriving?
21 Gifted Boys With Learning Disabilities Share Their School Stories
Teaching Gifted Students With Disabilities (A Gifted Child Today Reader)
To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled: Strategies for Helping Bright Students with LD, ADHD, and More
by Susan Baum and Steven Owen
Twice Gifted
Uniquely Gifted
Using Learning-Strategies Instruction With Students Who Are Gifted and Learning Disabled
Who Are Smart Kids With Learning Difficulties?
by Rich Weinfeld, Linda Barnes-Robinson, Sue Jeweler, & Betty Roffman Shevitz
Colorado DOE Twice-Exceptional Resource Book
phenomenal 83-page guide with interventions for various strengths &weaknesses, case studies, more

Vendors, Parent Interest

Mindware
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Credit Flexibility

World Languages

BYKI Before You Know It
free downloads of "express" software of 78 languages; "deluxe" is $50. Nice way to sample modern languages.

Greek

Wesleyan Classical Studies Ancient Greek Resources
some grammar, some ancient classical text resources
Athenaze Supplementary Exercises
flash cards, drills, e-worksheets
Ancient Greek online course
University of Wisconsin offers two semesters
Ancient Greek Tutorials
pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary; tied to a text by a UC-Berkeley professor
First Semester Ancient and Biblical Greek
University of Houston's complete Greek 1331 course online
Second Semester Ancient and Biblical Greek
University of Houston's complete Greek 1332 course online
Third Semester Ancient and Biblical Greek
University of Houston's complete Greek 2331 course online
Fourth Semester Greek (still in progress)
University of Houston's complete Greek 2332 course online