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Parent Resources

Parents are the single most important factor in developing any child's gifts and talents.  There are many ways to help your child explore the world and leap ahead in his or her learning.  On this and the following pages, you will find many resources to guide you in developing your child's intelligences.

There are several organizations, both national and local that can offer a myriad of additional resources.  Several are listed below.  Click on the other links to find many Internet resources. The "Places to Visit" page offers ideas for field trips in Harford County and the surrounding states and the District of Columbia.  We are so fortunate to have many historical and science-oriented places within an easy drive for a day trip.  In the "Ideas for Parents" section you will find many great suggestions for ways to work with your child.  Many of these are reflected in the enrichment program in your child's school.

Organizations to Support the Education of the Gifted and Talented Student

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) NAGC is an important national organization that works to provide information and resources about gifted education to parents and educators.  Many great resources including a "toy list".
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) CEC is a national organization the provides resources for all exceptional children.
The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children (NFGCC) The NFGCC focuses on the need to get information to parents on issues about children and education.  Find many interesting and provocative articles on this website.
Maryland Coalition for the Gifted and Talented  MDGATE is a volunteer organization created to assist parents in finding the best education and resources for their gifted child.  They may be contacted at PO Box 3134,  Crofton, Maryland 21114.  An active Yahoo group has been formed to keep people abreast of current information and provide a forum for interested parties.  Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Maryland-MCGATE/
 

 

Send mail to eric.cromwell@hcps.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 04/15/09