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Fairfax County Gifted & Talented Program
Your most important source of information is staff at the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and you may ask your school's gifted specialist, counselor, or principal for guidance. You should read the Parent Information Packet at http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/gt. You may also telephone the Elementary School GT Programs Office at (703) 846-8670 or the Middle School GT Programs Office at (703) 846-8674.
National Association for Gifted Children (NACG)
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences (http://www.nagc.org). We support and develop policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students.Virginia Association for Gifted Children
VAG was founded in 1977 to support gifted education (http://www.vagifted.org). VAG publishes a quarterly newsletter; organizes a statewide conference in odd numbered years; organizes a statewide seminar in even numbered years; supports research in gifted education; supports specialized professional preparation for educators of the gifted; and recognizes outstanding educators for their contributions to gifted learners. Membership is open to individuals who are interested in education of the gifted.
Twice Exceptional Newsletter
The Twice-Exceptional Newsletter that contains information to help twice-exceptional children meet their potential is located online at http://2enewsletter.com. This site includes articles on giftedness and learning differences, profiles of experts, organizations, research findings, and resources for and about twice exceptional children.