Re: Seeking Software for Gifted Students

Barry N. Scott (scottbn@mail.auburn.edu)
Sat, 3 Aug 1996 02:12:55 EDT

Bernie Wilson <wilsonb4@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us> wrote:
>I'm seeking CAI type software for
>reading and math for gifted students
>grades K-2. Any help or suggestions
>would be appreciated.

Bernie,

These sites concerning gifted and talented students were recently posted on
the Classroom Connect Mailing List. Hopefully, at least some of these sites
will provide some assistance in your search.

Barry Scott

>Gifted and Talented Web Site Resources
>Can also be found at http://www.pitsco.com/p/gft.html
>
>Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
>http://www.ucc.uconn.edu/~wwwgt/
>From=20the University of Connecticut
>
>Center for Talent Development
>http://ctdnet.acns.nwu.edu/
>Educational services to academically talented students.
>gopher://ctdnet.acns.nwu.edu/
>
>Children of Tomorrow
>http://vax1.mankato.msus.edu/~jimf/COT.html
>An organization of children exchanging ideas and knowledge.
>
>TAG
>Comprehensive Gifted and Talented Resources Page
>http://www.eskimo.com/~user/kids.html
>One of the most comprehensive guides.
>
>The Council for Exceptional Children
>http://www.cec.sped.org/home.htm
>The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving
>educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities=D0students with
>disabilities and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental
>policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional
>development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals
>with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and
>resources necessary for effective professional practice.
>
>Counseling the Gifted
>gopher://ctdnet.acns.nwu.edu:70/11/The_Center_for_Talent_Development/Book_l=
>i
>sts-Reviews
>A book list for the gifted and their families
>
>CTDNet Gallery
>http://ctdnet.acns.nwu.edu/supp/creative.html
>An expanding list of K-12 gifted/talented students, including writings,
>art, midi files, and quicktime movies.
>
>Distance Learning Programs for the Gifted
>http://www.eskimo.com/~user/zdist.html
>
>Education Program for Gifted Youth
>http://kanpai.stanford.edu/epgy/pamph/pamph.html
>A continuing project at Stanford University offering computer-based courses
>in mathematics and the mathematical sciences for bright young students
>through the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
>
>The Eric Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
>gopher://ericir.syr.edu:70/11/Clearinghouses/16houses/ERIC_EC
>
>Getting Change in the System
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/change.html
>
>Gifted articles from the Department of Education
>gopher://gopher.ed.gov:3000/7?Gifted
>
>Gifted Education Center
>telnet://cap.gwu.edu/
>Resources for parents as well as teachers.
>Telnet to cap.gwu.edu
>Use login:guest
>password:visitor
>then, "go gifted"
>
>Gifted and Talented
>http://cc.usu.edu/~cachemil/carles/gifted.html
>
>Gifted and Talented Resources List
>http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/g&tresources.txt
>Companies to contact.
>
>Gifted Resources: Publications
>http://www.eskimo.com/~user/zpubs.html
>
>Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth
>http://www.jhu.edu:80/~gifted/
>
>Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program
>http://www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~norrisjw/gsp/
>Experimental Site
>
>The Latest Panacea for Gifted Students: Cooperative Learning
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/coop.html
>
>Lessons for the gifted student
>gopher://ericir.syr.edu/11/Lesson
>
>National Excellence report from the Dept. of Ed. dealing with Gifted and
>Talented
>gopher://gopher.ed.gov:70/00/publications/full_text/931201.dos
>
>The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children
>http://www.nfgcc.oa.net/
>Knowledge about education, ADD, and ADHD.
>
>National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
>http://www.ucc.uconn.edu/~wwwgt/nrcgt.html
>
>Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented
>http://pen.k12.va.us/Anthology/Div/VaBeach/Schools/ES/ODC/odchp.html
>
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>The Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
>http://www.eskimo.com/~user/penngift.html
>Resources available in Pennsylvania.
>
>Providing Curriculum Alternatives to Motivate Gifted Students
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/motivating.html
>
>Prufrock Press
>http://www.prufrock.com/
>The world's largest publisher of materials in gifted education.
>
>Resources for Homeschooling Gifted Students
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/homeschooling.html
>
>Sage School
>http://members.aol.com/STCummings/sage.html
>An independent, non-profit school in Foxboro, MA specializing in
>individualized education for gifted and talented students, pre-school to
>age 14.
>
>School Reform and Gifted Education
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/reform.html
>
>South Carolina Governor's School for the Academics
>http://www.city-online.com/staff/ben/gs/gs.htm
>A four week residential program held each summer for academically gifted
>students.
>
>TAG Parent Network
>http://www.jayi.com/jayi/tip
>
>Ten Tips for Parents of Gifted Children
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/10tips.html
>
>TIP Program
>http://www.jayi.com/jayi/tip
>Identifies gifted students in the seventh grade and provides recognition
>and educational programming to enhance their talents.
>
>UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
>http://www-gse.berkeley.edu/Outreach/ATDP/atdp.html
>Summer program for academically talented youth.
>
>USA2100 CyberLearning Center
>http://www.usa2100.org/
>A non-profit educational organization. Washington, D.C. area Cyber Learning
>Center offers pioneering offers K-12 Math, Science, Reading, and Writing
>courses at Tysons Corner, VA.
>VBAGT
>Virginia Beach Association for the Gifted and Talented
>http://pen.k12.va.us/Anthology/Div/VaBeach/Schools/ES/ODC/vbagt.html
>
>Washington Magnet and Gifted School of Communiction
>http://www.misha.net/~desktop/washschl.htm
>
>Welcome to the Gifted Resources Home Page
>http://www.eskimo.com/~user/kids.html
>
>What Works!
>http://www.teleport.com/~rkaltwas/tag/articles/works.html
>Parents have found creative and inventive ways to resolve problems.

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Barry N. Scott, Graduate Assistant
Auburn University -- Auburn, Alabama
Educational Foundations, Leadership, & Technology

scottbn@mail.auburn.edu http://www.auburn.edu/~scottbn
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