Gifted Resources
Welcome to our Resource Hub for Giftedness!
This page is designed to support children, families, and adults in understanding giftedness and accessing the resources they need. Here, you'll find helpful links and information about the unique characteristics of gifted children and adults, along with guidance to better support their emotional, academic, and social development. Our goal is to help you see the whole picture—beyond high achievement—by exploring the diverse strengths, challenges, and needs of gifted individuals.
Learning About Giftedness
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📘 The Journey: A Handbook for Parents of Children Who Are Gifted and Talented (PDF)
This is a free, practical guide for parents navigating giftedness, offering clear explanations, advocacy tips, educational strategies, and emotional support ideas. It was created by the Alberta Government to support parents of gifted children - It is a great starting point for families new to gifted identification.
🌐 National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
The NAGC is a leading U.S. organization providing a wealth of research-based information for parents, educators and professionals. It offers resources such as parent toolkits, policy updates, and guidance on gifted education and advocacy tools. It is ideal for learning how to support your child at school and at home.
🌐 Davidson Institute
The Davidson Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the academic and personal growth of gifted and profoundly gifted youth. Their website offers access to specialized programs, scholarships, educational materials, and parent resources—all designed to help gifted learners thrive. They have a strong focus on advocacy, mentorship, and community which helps families and educators better understand and meet the unique needs of advanced learners.
🌐Council for Exceptional Children – TAG Division (CECTAG)
CECTAG is a division of the Council for Exceptional Children that focuses on gifted and talented education. Their website offers helpful tools for educators and professionals, including research-based strategies, instructional practices, and advocacy resources. It's a strong source of professional development and collaboration for those supporting gifted learners in diverse settings.
Website: 🔗 https://cectag.com/
🌐Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
SENG is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the emotional well-being of gifted individuals. Their site offers a rich library of articles, webinars, and online groups tailored for parents, educators, and gifted adults. With a strong community focus, SENG helps families better understand the social and emotional complexities that often come with giftedness.
🌐 Giftedness Online
Giftedness Online is an informative and well-organized hub that provides resources for all age groups, research, and fun links and activities for gifted individuals. The site offers clear, accessible explanations of giftedness—including cognitive, social, and emotional aspects—and features curated resources, videos, and practical tools. Parents will find guidance on understanding asynchronous development, advocating for appropriate education, and supporting twice-exceptional learners. The site is ideal for those seeking a research-informed but approachable introduction to gifted education.
🔗 https://www.giftedness.online/resources
Schools for Giftedness in Calgary
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🏫Westmount Charter School (Calgary, AB)
Westmount is a Calgary-based charter school exclusively for gifted learners from preschool through Grade 12. The school offers enriched, inquiry-based programming that supports academic challenge, creativity, and personalized learning. Westmount’s environment is designed to help gifted students thrive both intellectually and emotionally.
🏫GATE Program (Calgary Board of Education)
The GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program is a specialized public school program within the CBE that begins in Grade 4. It offers enriched, accelerated learning experiences for identified gifted students. GATE classrooms focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in a supportive peer environment. Entry is coordinated through your child’s current CBE school.
🔗 https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/supports-for-students/exceptional-and-special-needs/Pages/Giftedness.aspx