Each State has a slighly different definition of "gifted" and "talented," and Illinois' definition reads as follows:
Sec. 14A-20. Gifted and talented children means children and youth with outstanding talent who perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other children and youth of their age, experience, and environment. A child shall be considered gifted and talented in any area of aptitude, and, specifically, in language arts and mathematics, by scoring in the top 5% locally in that area of aptitude. http://www.ilga.gov
When you Google "Gifted" or "Talented," you will find article upon article and website upon website. If you're searching for a specific topic or content area, refine your search by adding your specific terms. There are a number of website that we can recommend to you, including the following:
- National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): NAGC is the national gifted organization, based in Washington, D.C., and its website has a wealth of information and links. They publish a magazine for parents, Parenting for High Potential. www.nagc.org
- Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC): This is the state chapter of NAGC, based in Palatine, IL, and it too has a wealth of information and links for you. www.iagcgifted.org
- National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented: This organization plans and conducts research about giftedness. www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html
- Hoagies' Gifted Education Page: This site contains lots of information on giftedness and has many links to gifted organizations. www.hoagiesgifted.org
- Gifted Child Society, Inc.: This society sponsors many activites designed to assist gifted children and their parents. www.gifted.org
- TAGFAM: This is a support group for families of gifted and talented children seeking workable solutions to problems related to giftedness. www.tagfam.org
- Pieces of Learning: This educational publisher has great resources for both parents and teachers. www.piecesoflearning.com
- Great Potential Press: This publisher has resources for teachers and parents. www.giftedbooks.com
- Prufrock Press: This publisher has resources for teachers and parents. www.prufrock.com
- American Association for Gifted Children at Duke University publishes information for parents, educators and the public on the website: www.aagc.org
