Minnesota Organizations
Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented (MCGT)
www.mcgt.net
- Our state level parent organization
Synergy and Leadership Exchange (formerly Minnesota Center for Academic Excellence (MNCAE))
http://www.mncae.org/
- Lists academic competitions available in Minnesota and sponsors Gathering of Champions
Midwest Organizations
The Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/
- Administers the Midwest Academic Talent Search, where younger students are able to take out of level tests, such as the Explore, SAT, and ACT. Testing locations are available in Minnesota
- Offers online enriched and accelerated courses through Gifted Learning Links.
Belin Blank Center at the University of Iowa
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/
- Conferences, courses and programs for gifted students, and assessment, especially twice-exceptional kids.
National Organizations
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
www.nagc.org
- The largest and most influential gifted educator organization. Contains a parent component.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
www.sengifted.org
- Emphasizes the social and emotional aspects of giftedness.
- Online articles and a yearly conference for parents and professionals.
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
www.davidsongifted.org
- Programs to support profoundly gifted students under the age of 18
- Extensive online database of articles, resources, events and state policies
Hoagies Gifted
www.hoagiesgifted.org
- A plethora of links and information on every aspect of giftedness
The Council for Exceptional Children
Twice Exceptional (gifted with other special needs)