Parent Resources
HPISD Parent Resources
Middle School Presentation: The slide deck from a presentation about TAG Services for parents of students new to the Middle School.
High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Thinker: A document from a Gifted/Talented Expert on the differences between a high achieving child, a creative child, and a gifted child. This is a good document for parents to review before deciding to test their children for TAG Services.
2024-2025 Parent Webinar: A webinar that provides an overview of the characteristics of gifted children, what TAG in Highland Park looks like, and a detailed description of the HP registration and testing process.
External Parent Resources
Baylor TIP: A program that provides valuable resources and weekend/summer opportunities for students that qualify. Click here to see an informational slide deck.
National Association for Gifted Children: A membership based organization that provides valuable resources for parents and teachers. Freely available resources for parents include the Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets which provide great information for parents of gifted children on many different topics.
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG): A nonprofit organization providing support for students, teachers, and families. Click here to access their library of parenting resources.
Davidson Institute: Programs and resources for the profoundly gifted. Click here to access their free resources and guides.
Renzulli Center for Creativity: The Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development is one of the leading centers in the world in the area of gifted education and talent development. Access their resources on creativity, and student motivation here.
Texas Associated for Gifted and Talented: Texas based membership organization that provides valuable resources for parents and teachers.
Mensa for Kids: Mensa for kids is a free online resource for gifted kids and their families. The site provides access to research and games for all content.
Hoagie's Gifted Education: A resource that provides links to articles, organizations and resources for helping gifted learners.