Critical and Creative Thinking - Bloom’s Taxonomy
An explanation, examples and links for applying higher order thinking skills in lesson planning.

Suite 101 - Gifted Education Articles
Links to articles on gifted education - helpful to teachers planning for gifted students.

Torrance Framework for Creative Thinking
Defines the creative thinking processes and gives examples of application activities.

Cooperative Learning Structures for the University of Texas

John Hopkins University for Talented Youth
Since 1979, the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins University has focused on the needs of students with exceptionally high academic abilities.

NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
Supporting the needs of high-potential learners: For over 50 years, NAGC has worked to increase public awareness about these key questions and to affect positive change.

WAETAG
The Washington Educators of Talented and Gifted organization offers links for teachers and parents as well as advocacy at the state level and an annual conference.

TAG Families of the Talented and Gifted
Excellent resource for parents who want the background information to advocate for their student.

MENSA
Information about the Mensa organization.

www.stephanietolan.com
This website has links to a series of articles by different authors and gifted organizations written on topics pertinent to issues that affect gifted children. They are geared toward the adults living and working with these children.

PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education)
http://www.PAGEpage.org or call 469-9779

NFGCC (National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children)

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Alliance for Childhood
Research and advocacy suggestions promoting the importance of play as a learning tool for young children.

Kidsource Gifted Page
Links to articles about gifted children for both parents and teachers.

Academic Games League
“Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing “Thinking Kids” of character, excellence and integrity.”

Hoagie’s Gifted Education Page
Information and links for parents, teachers and students.

South Sound Regional Science Fair
Information about the local science fair held annually at PLU.

Davidson Institute
“We are a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted students under 18.”

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