Association

Web Site

Description

National Association for Gifted Children

www.nagc.org

NAGC is a nonprofit organization for those who address the unique needs of gifted youth, as well as those who may be able to expand their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.

Texas State Plan for the Education of G/T Students

www.tea.state.tx.us

Home page for the Texas Education Agency. Huge site with state education legislation and links.

Distinguished Achievement Plan – Texas High Schools

www.swopnet.com/ed/TEA/Disting_Ach_Prog.html

Question and Answers about the program.

Advanced Placement

www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

www.swopnet.com/ed/TEA/AP.html

Rigorous curricular guidelines for  National Standards of excellence

International Baccalaureate Organization

www.ibo.org

Balanced curriculum and assessments create the baccalaureate. IB diploma holders are accepted into universities throughout the world.

Texas Education Code- gifted education section

www.tea.state.tx.us/gted

Texas education code dealing with gifted education.

Texas Education Code

www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/edtoc.html

Actual text of the legislation.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

www.ericec.org/

Site For Educational Resources Information Center. Provides great information. Extensive site.

Education Research Links

www.tea.state.tx.us/research/educLinks.html

A list of web-based educational research sites.

Effective Schools

www.effectiveschools.com/

Site dedicated to improving schools and advancing learning for all.

Gifted Development Center

www.gifteddevelopment.com

Great site with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs and resources for gifted children and adults.

Destination Imagination

Trinity Valley North Central

www.tvnc.texasdi.org

Fact Sheet, DI in a Nutshell, What parents want to know, Some kids swim with dolphins.

Destination Imagination teaches problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and perseverance.