Is It a Cheetah?

Essay written by Stephanie S. Tolan. Compares gifted students to cheetahs.
http://members.aol.com/discanner/cheetah.html

Gifted Program Cuts Leave the Brightest Students Behind

Discusses program cuts caused by reallocation of funds.
http://www.weac.org/News/2003-04/may04/giftedcuts.htm

We Always Knew He was Bright

Explains the traits of a profoundly gifted child.
http://www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/gat/townsend.htm

Villiers Park Educational Trust

Aims to foster inspirational 14 to 19 learning and teaching by facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Provides INSET courses and master classes at AS/A2 level and establishes networks between schools and local universities. Lists courses
http://www.villierspark.org.uk/

Acceleration: Is moving ahead the right step?

Some psychologists' research shows that acceleration--skipping grades or working ahead in a particular subject--can be one of the best methods to meet the needs of gifted youth.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/may03/acceleration.html

APA.org - Cultivating otherwise untapped potential

"With the proper environment and the proper education, you can increase the number of high-ability youngsters and adults."
http://www.apa.org/monitor/may03/cultivating.html

Providing for Gifted and Talented Children

An evaluation of Excellence in Cities and other grant-funded programmes by the UK's Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education).
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=1193

Gifted Forum

Support forum for parents and teachers of gifted children. Bulletin board, education laws by state, articles, links, and a kids' area.
http://www.giftedforum.com/

Summer Programs for the Gifted --- Links by Subject

Connect to summer programs, academic competitions, and useful web sites.
http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/linkI.htm