Parents Gifted & Talented

Resources for Parents

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Information Resources

COLORADO KIDS HISTORY PAGE Links to Colorado History sites - Past and Present People

COLORADO LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS - a non-profit organization which provides information, resources, technical support and advocacy to charter schools.

COLORADO STUDENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (CSAP) Find information on student assessment, challenging academic standards and school and district accountability. Site includes test results and parent guide.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal-Find information about assignments, grades, etc.

Internet Resources

ALL KINDS OF MINDS - Their "mission is to help students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise."

ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT - "For more than 40 years, this unique non-profit entity has sparked the imagination of students across America and around the globe by bringing them into direct personal contact with the greatest thinkers and achievers of the age."

ENCHANTED LEARNING - produces children's educational web sites which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS - Extensive web site with tips, resources, explanations and more, from the Wright Group, producers of the Everyday Mathematics program used at the school.

FUN BRAIN – Brain-building games for grades K-8. Resources for parents and teachers, too.

KIDS CLICK! - "KidsClick! was created by a group of librarians at the Ramapo Catskill Library System, as a logical step in addressing concerns about the role of public libraries in guiding their young users to valuable and age appropriate web sites."

KID INFO - "The World's Best Homework, Student and Parent/Teacher Reference Resource"

NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL - Information on internet safety, bullying and strategies to handle cyberbulling.

INCREDIBLE INTERNET Smarter Surfing Starts Here

JUNIORNET A safe, advertisement-free site that challenges children to think, create and share with hundreds of interactive games, stories, puzzles and more.

THE MINT – “It makes perfect ¢ents!” Tips and ideas about handling and managing money for parents and children.

SAFEKIDS.COM - Child safety on the internet. Be Internet/Web responsible.

SAFE DIGITAL SOCIAL NETWORKING - or Proactive Approaches to Address Cyberbullying and Digital Social Networking, on Teach Digital: Curriculum by Wes Fryer. According to his bio, "Wesley Fryer is an educator, author, digital storyteller and change agent." He has some great tips, ideas, videos and other presentations dealing with this toping.

Great Places to Go

BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Look under Education and check out Art Stop, a program that offers free, guided art activities to children of all ages. Held on the museum's front porch from 9am-1pm every Saturday morning during the Farmer's Market (April-October); Art Stop is an activity-based program that gives children hands-on experience making artwork, and helps to introduce families to the opportunities of museum discovery. $5 Adults; $4 Children/Seniors. Located at 1750 13th Street, Boulder. 303.443.2122

BUELL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Hands-on exhibits focusing on the arts, science and history for people ages 1 to 101, at the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Worth the drive. $4 for adults and $3 for children. 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo 719-295-7200

BUTTERFLY PAVILION - Conservatory and interactive exhibits teaches visitors about invertebrates, science and conservation. Geared towards families with children ages 2 to 12. Classes and camps for children and adults. Located 6252 West 104th Ave.
Westminster - (104th Ave and Westminster Blvd.). Cost: $7.95 adults; $4.95 kids (ages 3 - 12); $5.95 seniors (age 62 plus) and Wesminster resident; Kids under 3 are free. 303-469-5441

CAVE OF THE WINDS Located in Manitou Springs, this is cave exploration for the whole family. Discovery Tour prices: Adults - $18; Ages 6-11 - $9; 5 and under - free. Can purchase tickets on-line. Six miles from Colorado Springs off Hwy 24. (719) 685-5444

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - 146 acres at an elevation of 6,800 feet, home to 750 animals representing 142 species around the world, over 30 of which are classified as endangered. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is located in southwest Colorado Springs on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, above the Broadmoor Hotel. Admission: Ages 12 to 64 are $12.00; Age 65 and above are $10.00; Ages 3 to 11 are $6.00; Children ages 2 and under are FREE. (719)633-9925

COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM One of the best privately supported rail museums in the United States is right here in Colorado! Over 70 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars exhibited on 15 acres near Golden, Colorado. 17155 W. 44th Avenue Golden, CO 80403 Adults - $8.00 ; Seniors (over 60) - $7.00; 2 yrs to 16 yrs - $5.00; under 2 yrs – Free; Family (two adults and children under 16 yrs of one family) - $18.00 Museum Members - Free 800-365-6263. 303-279-4591

COLORADO STATE PARKS Find out about any of Colorado's State Parks offering fun, recreation, nature and wildlife. Annual pass - $55/vehicle; Camping fee - $8-$22/night; Daily use fee - $5.

DENVER ART MUSEUM Enriching the lives of present and future generations through art. It is part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver. Members – Free; Prices for Colorado residents: Adults - $10; Age 65+ - $8; Ages 6-18 - $3; Ages 0-5 – Free. Out-of-state visitors slightly higher.

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE “the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.” Houses an IMAX theatre and a Planetarium. 303.322.7009. The Museum is located in City Park, approximately three miles east of downtown Denver, at the intersection of Montview and Colorado Boulevards. Adult - $10-20; Ages 3-18 - $6-14; Age 65+ - $-14

DENVER PUPPET THEATRE Puppets & marionettes bring stories to life; A great place for younger children! Tickets - $6. 3156 West 38th Avenue, Denver (303) 458-6446 Fax: (720) 294-9581

DENVER ZOO home to nearly 4,000 animals representing over 700 species. It is one of the most popular zoos in the United States. Located 2300 Steele Street, Denver - in Denver's City Park, the Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street. Ages 12-64 - $11 Apr-Sept, $9 Oct-Mar; Ages 65+ - $9 year round; Ages 3-11 - $7 Apr-Sept, $5 Oct-Mar; Ages 2 and under – Free year round. (303) 376-4800

DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER MUSEUM Colorado's only hands-on science and technology center, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits to entertain and educate visitors of all ages. 703 E. Prospect Road, Fort Collins.Adults (13-59 yrs)- $7.00 per person; Children (3-12 yrs) - $5.00 per person; Seniors (60+) - $5.50 per person; Free for Children under 3 years old. (970) 472-3990

DINOSAUR RIDGE A geological national natural landmark: 1½ hour guided tours of Dinosaur Ridge take you to a 100 million-year-old beach, get hands-on with over 300 dinosaur footprints, and check out the site where some of the most well-known dinosaurs were discovered. Located west of Lakewood and C-470 (closest exit is Morrison Rd), north of Morrison, south of Interstate 70 (closest exit is 259) and 6th Avenue West, and east of Red Rocks. Self guided tours – free, donations accepted; Guided tours - $3/person. (303) 697-3466

FISKE PLANETARIUM - CU BOULDER Discover the intriguing world of astronomy and space science at the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles, on the main campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder. Located near Broadway and Regent St. Adults: $6.00; Students: $5.00 with ID; Seniors/Children: $3.50. Metered parking is $1.25/hour 7:30am-5:00pm. Recorded Show Information: 303.492.5001 Main Office: 303.492.5002

FORNEY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM A collection of over 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. Fun for the whole family. 4303 Brighton Boulevard Denver. Adults - $7; Seniors - $6; Youth(11-15 - $4.50; Children(5-10) - $3.50; Children under 5 – Free. 303-297-1113

FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK  This 12 acre rural site is home to Denver's Oldest house, Four Mile House, a Denver Landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A wonderful place to picnic & journey back in time. 715 South Forest Street, Denver. Tours: Adults $3.50; Seniors (65+) and kids 6-15 $2.00
Children under 6 – Free. 720-865-0800.

GEORGETOWN ENERGY MUSEUM  This is a fully functioning and operational Hydroelectric generating plant in Georgetown, Colorado. The museum includes exhibits and photographs and also household / consumer appliances relating the the early use of electricity. 600 Griffith Street (East end of 6th Street), Georgetown. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Phone: 303.569.3557

HAMMOND'S CANDIES  Be a "Kid in a Candy Factory" on Hammond's Candies tour, complete with free samples along the way. 5735 N Washington Street, Denver. Free. 303-333-5588

UNITED STATES MINT “Enjoy special exhibits, artifacts from the United States Mint's early days and up-close views of the coin making process.” Reservations required for free tours – can be made on-line or at the Reservation Booth on Cherokee Street. 320 West Colfax Avenue Denver. (303) 405-4761

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART - DENVER An innovative forum for contemporary art that inspires and challenges all audiences creating understanding and dialogue about art of our time. Located 1840 15th Street, Unit D (at 15th & Delgany) in Lower Downtown Denver. General Admission: $5; Students/Teachers/Seniors (62+): $3; Children under 12: FREE. First Saturday of every month, admission for non-members is only a penny. 303-298-7554

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - Find information about sites run by the National Park Service in Colorado.

WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES Here's the place to learn about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. Exhibits include the Science of Flight, the History of Avionics, the Flying Tigers, and the Colorado Aviation Historical Society Heritage Hall. 7711 East Academy Boulevard, Denver. Ages 13-64 - $7; Ages 65+ - $6; Ages 4-12 - $5; Children under 4 – Free. 303.360.5360

Check out the STARGATE SCHOOL LIBRARY Website for information on reading and libraries.

Notice: Listed here are links to sites that offer comprehensive information, teaching tools and activities for teaching, parenting and children. These links are provided as an educational and research resource only. The material reached through these links does not represent the opinions or the positions of Stargate School.

These Parent Resources pages are maintained by Valicia McPherson and were last updated in May 2007. Please send any errors, corrections or additional information to valicia.d.mcpherson@adams12.org.

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Gifted/Talented Resources

THE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE AND TALENTED YOUTH "...K-12 enrichment and acceleration programming for high interest and high ability kids. Our focus is not only on how kids think and learn, but how they discover ways to navigate the world while thinking and learning differently."

COLORADO ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED & TALENTED (CAGT)  An advocacy group with information for educators, parents, administrators, legislators, and the general public.

COGITO.ORG - an online community for academically talented youth. Contains news and features on a wide range of topics in a broad variety of disciplines. There are book reviews, "Best of the Web" guides, and listings and reviews of summer and distance-education programs, internships, and academic competitions. Membership allows participation in online interviews with experts in various fields and in discussion forums with other members.

DAVIDSON INSTITUTE FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT  Check out GT-CyberSource and Educator Guild for GT support resources and to learn more about the unique academic needs of gifted students.

DUKE GIFTED NEWSLETTER is a publication that is available to anyone on the Internet free of charge. Readers hear from other parents about the educational challenges they have overcome, are informed by top psychologists about social and emotional issues, learn what educators expect from parents, read reviews of educational products, keep up on hot topics, and get answers to their most pressing questions.

EPGY - The Educational Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford University provides high-ability students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. Through EPGY, students have access to courses in a variety of subjects at levels ranging from kindergarten through advanced-undergraduate.

GENIUS DENIED A website from the authors of the book, "Genius Denied - How to stop wasting our brightest young minds."   Jan and Bob Davidsons show parents and educators how to reach and challenge gifted students. There are links to articles, blogs, newsletters and sites for parents, students and educators.

GIFTED DEVELOPMENT CENTER  Serving parents, schools, and advocacy groups with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs, presentations, and resources for gifted children and adults.

GIFTED EDUCATION PRESS - Links to books and publications regarding, "the open discussion of all issues and problems concerned with identifying and educating gifted students."

GIFTED EDUCATION RESOURCE INSTITUTE (GERI) - "conducts research on the psychology of talent development, trains professionals from all nations of the world to promote the development of individuals who have gifts and talents, and provides services to talented individuals and their families."

GIFTED KIDS NETWORK - "a web-based supplemental gifted and talented programming model that includes accelerated or advanced content and affective programming." Also includes a good parent guide to gifted students.

GT WORLD  A site full of information, articles, ideas and additional links on G/T families and their children.

HOAGIES' GIFTED EDUCATION PAGE - "The award-winning 'All Things Gifted' resource for parents, teachers, adminstrators, mental health professionals, and gifted kids and adults."

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION  A demanding pre-university course of study giving IB diploma holders access to the world's leading universities.

KIDSOURCE ONLINE - EDUCATION GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS  Articles and digests that provide ideas, guidance and activities for both parents and educators of gifted students. While some of these articles are written specifically for educators, they can also benefit parents who are seeking to create or influence a program for their children.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC)  A non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, community leaders and other professionals who unite to address the unique needs of all children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GIFTED AND CREATIVE CHILDREN (NFGCC)  A non-profit organization with information, news, articles, and additional links supporting the G/T community.

SENG Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted, "...dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities."

2e TWICE EXCEPTIONAL NEWSLETTER A subscription-based newsletter started to make it less of a struggle for others who deal with twice-exceptional kids...[One goal] is to promote a holistic view of the 2e child – not just the high IQ, or the quirkiness, or the disabilities, but the child as a whole person."

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS Gifted Students with Disabilities: An Introductory Resource Handbook from the Colorado Department of Education. "It is the intent of this resource book to provide the framework to identify twice exceptional students and select appropriate strategies so gifted students with disabilities can achieve their full potential."

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