Throughout the United States there are many programs for high ability students. Inclusion is not an endorsement of the program/organization. Please contact the sponsoring agency directly for more information on specific programs/organizations. Click on the program/organization name to view their web site.

National Gifted Organizations

• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
• NAGC Resource Directory
• Gifted Development Center
• Council for Exceptional Children
• American Psychological Association
• Gifted Child Society
• World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
• Gifted Education Resource Institute at Purdue University
• National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
• The Hollingworth Center for Gifted Children
• Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
• The Davidson Institute for Talent Development

State and Regional Gifted Organizations

• Denver Mensa
• Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented
• Idaho Association for the Gifted
• Utah Association for Gifted Children
• Montana Association of Gifted and Talented Education
• Albuquerque Association for Gifted & Talented Students
• Colorado Department of Education Gifted & Talented
• State of Colorado:Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
• State of Colorado: US Senate Youth Program
• Western Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented
• Boulder Gifted Parent Support
• Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative

Academic Competitions

• State of Colorado: Gifted Tournaments, Leagues, & Competitions
• Colorado State Chess Association
• Colorado Math Counts
• Science Olympiad
• National Geographic Bee
• National History Day Contest