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Academic Programs
These academic programs, some for use in-school, some
after-school, and some in place of school subjects, are often life-savers for
our gifted children - something they can really dig into, and learn the
thinking and reasoning skills so valuable later in their school careers and
lives...
See also ... Distance
Learning Programs and Free Online High School Courses
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Serving
Gifted Learners Beyond the Traditional Classroom: A Guide to Alternative
Programs and Services edited by Joyce VanTassel-Baska
- From distance learning to talent search summer programs, from
residential academic programs to mentoring, and more - there are many
options outside the classroom for gifted education. Learn about many
of those options, through individual essays by some of the experts in each
field ...

- ALEKS

- K-12 plus advanced math, fully automated, available only on the Internet. (48
hour free trial) Great option for use low-income schools, too - school
price is only $35/ 9 months! Home price slightly higher
- American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)
- Increase interest in mathematics and develop problem solving ability
through a series of friendly mathematics competitions for junior and senior
high school students
- Art
of Problem Solving
- The premier website for avid students of mathematics, including the
largest, most active online problem solving community in the world, USAMTS
Talent Search, Math Jams guided improvisational problem solving sessions, and
more!
- Center
for Talent Development (CTD) Northwestern University
- Provides resources for gifted students and their families, including
summer program, online courses and Saturday classes, PreK-12
- Center for Talented Youth
(CTY)
Johns Hopkins University
- CTY Distance Education Math and
Computer Science

- Distance learning courses for grades K-12, including EPGY math plus upper
elementary or middle school through high school courses in math, computer
science, writing, and AP courses
- Distance learning math, from EPGY K-6, DestinationMATH problem solving
courses at various levels, Academic Systems Pre- and Algebra I,
EPGY Algebra II, Geometry, and and EPGY or ThinkWell software well beyond into college level math, physics and
programming courses...
- Concordia Language
Villages
- "In a word -- wonderful. My daughter (14 at the time) did a 2 week
session last summer. She was exposed to a new culture, made great friends and
didn't want to leave." Mike
- Continental Math League
- "In a word -- wonderful. My daughter (14 at the time) did a 2 week
session last summer. She was exposed to a new culture, made great friends and
didn't want to leave." Mike
- Destination Imagination
- International organization for kindergarten through college students and
community groups that teaches life skills and expanding imaginations through
team-based creative problem solving
- Exchange City, a Junior
Achievement Program
- Located in Pennsylvania, Exchange City provides students with an
opportunity to experience how basic economic concepts are used in the real
world...
- FIRST Robotics and Junior Robotics
Competitions
- High school and Jr. high school robotics competitions, based in New
Hampshire but open to schools from all states
- Future Problem Solving Program
- FPSP teaches students creative problem solving processes through
competitive and non-competitive instructional programs so they learn to work
with others in designing positive futures
For more, read
Future
Problem Solving Program, by Marion Rogalla of NRC/GT, University of
Connecticut
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eIMACS

- Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science, Online Curricula Division,
offering interactive logic and computer science curricula for secondary
school and college students.
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Gifted LearningLinks
Center for Talent Development (CTD), Northwestern University
- Enrichment level courses for grades 3-8 and honors and AP courses for
grades 6-12, including EPGY math, and other options from Ancient
History to Shakespeare or Astronomy, and more...
- International Baccalaureate Organisation
(IBO)
- Beyond intellectual rigour and high academic standards, strong emphasis is
placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible
citizenship
- International Mathematical Olympiad
- World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School, held in a
different country annually
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Invent
Iowa (grade 3-8, 9-12)
- An invention convention for Iowa students!
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Junior Great Books
- Structured, lively discussion of authentic literature should be an
essential part of every child's education...
- Laurel
Springs School
- Grades K to 12
college prep academics, flexible student-centered schedules, and
personalized teacher relationships. Includes core, Honors, and AP
classes taught by credentialed teachers,
plus Gifted & Talented Academy for students who have grade-level
proficiency in grades 6-12. Virtual Open Houses available...
- Math Counts
- A coaching and competition program for middle school students
nationwide. Includes POW (Problem of the Week) plus the POW archive...
- Math League
- The Math League specializes in math contests, books, and computer software
designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students
from the 4th grade through high school
- Mathematical Olympiads grades 4-7
- Challenge Your Math Students!
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Creative team-based problem solving for kids from kindergarten through
college
- Science Olympiad
Jr. high and high school
- Olympiad tournaments are academic interscholastic competitions which
consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for
during the year
-
TechProtege
LLC Century City (Los Angeles) CA
- Fast-track math/science/engineering extra-curricular program for gifted
and highly gifted students age 10 to 16. Phone: (888) 7-MATH-WIZ
- Writing Tutorials Johns
Hopkins University
- Distance learning writing, with a real tutor and 7 different writing levels
- WordMasters
- Mind-stretching classroom competition for Language Arts students in grades
3 - 12, with vocabulary and verbal reasoning (grade 3 - 8) and perceptive
reading, sensitivity to language, and an appreciation of style (grades 9 - 12)
Last updated
December 01, 2020
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