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Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Links of Interest

Published: 2/25/2020 12:45 PM

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

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.

Center for Gifted Studies
Located on the Western Kentucky University campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, The Center for Gifted Studies provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for parents of gifted young people.

Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (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.

Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is a dual-credit residential high school for academically exceptional Kentucky students. The Academy is housed on the campus of Morehead State University.

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. 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.

Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE)
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) 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.

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 provides learning opportunities for gifted and talented students in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region and beyond.

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

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted children are understood, valued, and supported by families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Dina Chaffin
Office of Special Education and Early Learning
Division of IDEA Implementation and Preschool
300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, KY
(502) 564-4970 Ext. 4521
Fax (502) 564-6721
Dina.chaffin@education.ky.gov