This list identifies websites, online groups and downloads that families can use to help build understanding as well as apps for mobile devices that have helped families with a gifted or twice-exceptional child. To get started, click one of the options below. | Not Sure Where to Start?
For featured resources, including our "top four" websites, downloads and apps as recommended by experts in the field, see the Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Resource Guide. |
The following websites have been recommended by Connecting for Kids families as useful resources for families with a gifted or twice-exceptional child:
2e Newsletter
Offers articles and information for families with a twice-exceptional gifted child. Back issues can be found at 2enewsletter.com. For all issues after October 2018, see the link below.
2enews.com
BrightKids@Home
Collection of resources for families who homeschool gifted children.
brightkidsathome.com
Davidson Institute: Gifted Database
This database features easy search capabilities for articles, resources and state policy pages to help students, parents and educators pinpoint gifted information.
davidsongifted.org
Hoagie's Gifted Education Page
Massive collection of articles, archives and book recommendations on the topic of giftedness and twice-exceptional learners.
hoagiesgifted.org
Hoagie's Gifted Education Page: Inventory of Tests
This page lists tests commonly administered in the process of evaluating a gifted child, with various links to additional information on each test.
hoagiesgifted.org
LD Online: Gifted and LD Page
Collection of resources for twice-exceptional learners who struggle with a specific learning disability.
ldonline.org
Mensa: BrightKids Pinterest Collection
Collection of lessons, enrichment activities and articles curated by Mensa.
pinterest.com/brightkids
Mensa: Mensa for Kids
Access free lesson plans, Mensa’s kids’ magazine, YM2, and online games.
mensaforkids.org
National Association for Gifted Children: What is Giftedness?
Easy-to-use introduction to giftedness, identifying the nature of giftedness and how it is defined.
nagc.org
Ohio Department of Education (ODE): Gifted Screening and Identification
ODE definition of giftedness and approved testing.
education.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Policy on Acceleration for Advanced Learners
ODE policy information on acceleration, including guidelines for testing and case studies.
education.ohio.gov
Open Education Database: 48 Essential Links for the parents of Gifted children
List of organizations, books, blogs and other resources for families with a gifted child.
oedb.org
VeryWell Family: Gifted Kids Article Collection
Collection of articles on identification, testing, psychology and traits of gifted children.
verywellfamily.com
The following online groups have been recommended by Connecting for Kids families as useful resources for families supporting a gifted or twice-exceptional child:
Connecting for Kids Gifted Children (closed Facebook group)
Twice Exceptional/2e Network International* (closed Facebook group)
*These groups are not affiliated with Connecting for Kids, but may be useful tools for families.
Connecting for Kids families have found the following fact sheets, guides and podcasts useful in educating themselves and others on giftedness and twice-exceptional learners.
Bright Now Podcast
A podcast about parenting and educating K-12 gifted and talented kids from Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
Davidson Institute: Twice Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents
Guidebook for parents with information on identification, advocacy and IEPs/504 plans.
National Association for Gifted Children: Acceleration Fact Sheet
Fact sheet for families considering acceleration for their gifted child.
Ohio Department of Education (ODE): Ohio Gifted Education Early Entrance Guide
Fact sheet offering guidance for early entry into kindergarten.
Ohio Department of Education (ODE): Twice Exceptional Guide
Guidebook with information on gifted students with disabilities, including discussion of social-emotional needs, instructional planning, and interventions.
More and more mobile applications (apps) are being developed to engage gifted and twice-exceptional learners. The following apps have been used by Connecting for Kids families:
Busy Water (paid app)
Apple AppStore
DIY: Creative Community for Kids
Apple AppStore
Dotopedia
Apple AppStore | Google Play
Garage Band
Apple AppStore
Inventioneers Full Version (paid app)
Apple AppStore | Google Play
Kodable (paid app)
Apple AppStore
Lumino City (paid app)
Apple AppStore
The Infinite Arcade by Tinybop (paid app)
Apple AppStore
Space Science Investigations: Plant Growth
Apple AppStore | Google Play
Swift Playgrounds
Apple AppStore
Wizard School (paid app)
Apple AppStore