| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Special Situations Gifted Homeschooling by Julie Shepherd Knapp Books, Websites and Online Support Groups for Parents Homeschooling Gifted Children Here are some popular resources you may find helpful... The Academy of Achievement -- "brings students face-to-face with the extraordinary leaders, thinkers and pioneers who have shaped our world", includes interviews with high achievers in all types of areas Hoagies' Gifted Education Pages -- tons of articles and resources SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Gifted Homeschoolers Forum -- "Supporting gifted homeschoolers in California and beyond", resources, events & speakers, an online group for networking among families, advocacy of homeschooling for the gifted Also check out their listing of Online Gifted Groups by State to find support in your state. GT CyberSource -- news, events, and helpful info about gifted Davidson Institute -- a non-profit foundation that offers resources to profoundly gifted young people (ages 4-18), website includes news items, discussion forums, and articles "Creative Homeschooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families" by Lisa Rivero -- a great all-in-one resource for new homeschoolers, discusses learning styles, homeschooling approaches, etc. The Duke Gifted Letter -- articles and research about gifted learning, a few directed at homeschoolers, many of a general (not- school) nature The Gifted Development Center -- a highly respected center that conducts assessments, educational planning, and counseling TAGMAX -- an online group for those homeschooling G/T children – support, ideas, advice (click on "Subscribe" to join any of the TAG lists) GT-World join any of 5 e-groups for G/T families, including groups for homechooling and "Twice Exceptional" (gifted with a learning difference) HSGifted -- an online support group for Christian families homeschooling gifted children Homeschooling Mensans -- an online support group, membership in Mensa is not a prerequisite to joining this group Uniquely Gifted -- resources for twice exceptional children, plus links to GT-Spec-home, an online group for 2E gifted homeschooling FAQs about testing for giftedness -- good information by Kathi Kearney for the Davidson Institute. In general, homeschoolers only need IQ test results when applying for placement in gifted programs, and, even in these situations, there are often options for submitting standardized achievement test results in lieu of IQ results. Many homeschooling families decide to have assessments done, anyway, to satisfy their own curiosity, re-affirm their observations, and as an aide to educational planning for their student. |