SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Reports
Report and recommendations from a summit convened by the National Association of Gifted Children in 2012 to share research on the education and development of low-income, high-ability students, identify barriers to achievement in school and success in adulthood, share information about successful school-based and supplemental programs, and recommend areas in need of further research.
A 2015 report card on state-by-state support for academically talented low-income students from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
A 2013 study by University of Connecticut professor Jonathan Plucker and colleagues examining the widening excellence gap among students from particular racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Organizations
NAGC's mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research. We aim to support parents and families, K-12 education professionals including support service personnel, and members of the research and higher education community who work to help gifted and talented children as they strive to achieve their personal best and contribute to their communities.
The Michigan Association for Gifted Children is a non-profit organization comprised of educators, parents, and other concerned individuals who are interested in expanding opportunities and advocating for the needs of Michigan children who are gifted and talented.
Comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, administrators, mental health professionals, and gifted children and adults.
Scholarship Opportunities
Through the Midwest Academic Talent Search, weekend, summer, and on-line programs, the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University offers a wide array of services and programs for gifted and talented children. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available.
Scholarships for tuition and fees at summer and year-round programs at John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Four-year merit-based high school scholarship for exceptionally gifted students.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation enables high-ability middle and high school students with financial need to realize their full academic potential. Through the Young Scholars Program, the Foundation has to date supported over 800 students from across the nation, providing them with individualized educational advising combined with comprehensive financial support from the 8th grade through high school.
From eighth grade through senior high of school, Young Scholars receive the following support from the Cooke Foundation:
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a personal academic and college counselor
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funding for academic and enrichment programs in the summer and during the school year
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internship and study abroad opportunities
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educational resources including books and technology
The Young Scholars Program is a national scholarship with students representing every region and attending school in rural, urban and suburban communities.