Gifted and Talented Resources

Published: 5/15/2013 7:55 AM

This site provides documents and resources related to Gifted and Talented Education.

 

704 KAR 3:285. Programs for the Gifted and Talented
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
 
 
Gifted and Talented Education Assurances
 
 
 
Gifted and Talented Data Standards (Records Transfer)
 
Senate Bill 24 (SB 24), enacted during the 2012 Regular Session, amends KRS 158.030 by requiring each local school board to adopt a policy for parents or guardians to petition the board to enroll a child who does not meet the kindergarten age requirement of turning 5 years of age on or before October 1.
 
The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education and Kentucky Department of Education have compiled a GT Handbook of articles and other resources of interest to educators and families of gifted children.
 
For questions regarding Gifted and Talented requirements and data collection, please contact Kathie Anderson at (502) 564-4970.

​End of the Year Training

GT EOY Training Registration
June 10th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM - 2331 Fortune Drive, Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40509
 
June 11th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM  - Western KY - WKEC Conference Center, 435 Outlet Ave., Eddyville, KY
 
June 12th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM  - South Warren High School 8140 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104
 
June 17th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM  - General Butler State Park, 1608 Hwy. 227, Carrollton, KY 41008
 
June 18th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM  - 904 W Rose Road, Ashland, KY 41102
 
June 19th - 2:00 - 4:00 PM  - 1106 S. Main Street, London, KY

 

GT Summative Evaluation

Link to the GT Summative Evaluation

WebEx Recordings

Gifted and Talented Summative Evaluation Instructions

2012-13 Gifted and Talented Data Standards-July 9, 2012

How to Enter GT Records into Infinite Campus 

Videos  for Gifted Education

 
Links of Interest
 
Belin Blank
The Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration (IRPA) is dedicated to the study of curricular acceleration for academically talented students.

Center for Gifted Studies
Located on the Western Kentucky University campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for nearly thirty years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for parents of gifted young people. Under the direction of Dr. Julia Roberts, The Center has become one of the preeminent advocates for gifted education in the United States.

Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

Davidson Institute for Talent Development
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, nurturing and supporting profoundly gifted young people. Through its programs, the Davidson Institute strives to help profoundly intelligent students across the country develop their talents to make a positive difference.

Hoagies Gifted Education Page
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page consists of over 1000 pages of information on gifted children and adults, including 400+ pages of my collection, plus 500+ pages of ERIC Clearinghouse for Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERICEC). There are pages for every topic you can think of in gifted

Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE)
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE), officially organized in 1979, is a non-profit volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators, other educators, and all citizens interested in being advocates for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted and talented youth in Kentucky.
Kentucky Virtual High School
The Kentucky Virtual High School is a statewide educational service delivering high school courses and online learning opportunity to Kentuckians. KVHS courses are delivered to public high schools through the Kentucky Education Technology System.

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is 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.

Northern Kentucky University’s Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies
The Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies at Northern Kentucky University is to maximize learning opportunities for gifted and talented students in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region and beyond. This is achieved by being a comprehensive and valued resource for students, teachers, and parents in the regional community; delivering an internationally recognized gifted and talented curriculum; innovating educational technology best practices that support the precocious abilities of gifted and talented children; and conducting rigorously applied research on topics relevant and useful to gifted and talented students, educators, and parents.

Prichard Committee
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is a statewide education advocacy organization. We work to improve education for all Kentuckians.

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
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.

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy
Western Kentucky University houses the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. The mission is to offer a residential program for bright, highly motivated Kentucky high school students who have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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

 

Parents of Gifted Students Inc.

A support and resource group for families with gifted children

Kathie Anderson
Office of Next-Generation Learners
Division of Learning Services
500 Mero Street, 18th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-4970