We constantly hear about how our children are underperforming academically relative to the rest of the world. We want our children to be ahead of the academic curve, not behind it. Some have reasoned that if […]
How to Explain the Weather to Kids
Insights from an American meteorologist into how to explain in vivid terms the processes that produce weather events. This is sure to be of interest to any young gifted child with a curiosity for the natural […]
Molly Isaacs-McLeod | Gifted Unlimited
Molly provides support and guidance to families of gifted and twice exceptional (2e) children through advocacy and planning. She also offers support services to gifted adults. Molly provides training and consultation services to educators and other […]
Parent Support Groups
Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented – Comprehensive site detailing up and coming events and linking to related topics of interest. Main focus on NSW and ACT. Support Groups Victoria Gifted Support Network – […]
IQ Levels of Giftedness
With respect to giftedness that may be measured by a child’s intelligence quotient (IQ), here is a guide to how different levels may be described. Mildly Gifted: IQ 115 – 129 Moderately Gifted: IQ 130 – […]
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children is an international non-profit organisation drawing together resources and knowledge from around the world. The Council aims to maximise the development of our gifted children for the benefit of […]
Gifted and Talented International Journal
The purpose of Gifted and Talented International is to share current theory, research, and practice in gifted education with its audience of international educators and parents. Gifted and Talented International is a peer-reviewed journal published twice […]
Link Educational Supplies
Link Educational is a bookshop in Mount Waverley, Victoria. “Helping teachers teach and helping parents to help their children” is their byline. They carry stock for school booklists, resources across a number of educational areas and interesting books […]
GERRIC Information Centre
GERRIC is the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre at the University of New South Wales, Australia. It was started in 1991, and officially opened in 1997. There is a strong academic focus on teaching and research in […]
Definition of Giftedness and Being Gifted
Giftedness is traditionally defined as having an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) higher than 130. This translates to an intellectual capacity beyond that expected for the chronological age of the child. It also indicates a potential to achieve highly in […]