Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

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U.S. Department of Education

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program--National Research and Development Center conducts research on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students and for using gifted and talented programs and methods to serve all students.


National Association for Gifted Children

NAGC'S Mission
NAGC is a non-profit 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.


World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

The purpose of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) is to focus world attention on gifted and talented children and ensure the realization of their valuable potential to the benefit of humankind.


California Department of Education

Challenging curriculum and instruction for gifted and talented (GATE) students capable of achieving significantly beyond the level of their peers.

State Board of Education Recommended Standards for Programs for Gifted and Talented Students (DOC; 99KB; 8pp.).


Education Program for Gifted Youth

EPGY's Mission

The Education Program for Gifted Youth is an ongoing research project at Stanford University dedicated to developing computer-based multimedia courses in Mathematics, Physics, English, Computer Programming and other subjects, and making these available to students of high ability.


Davidson Institute for Talent Development

Our Mission

The mission of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.


California Association for the Gifted

CAG is a volunteer mission-driven organization striving to provide educators and parents with timely information, expert skill development and opportunities to impact the lives of the youngsters we serve.