Gifted Education Resources for Families

An online directory of affordable group therapy options for children, teens, and adults. This resource serves as a great starting point for gifted families seeking social-emotional support, peer connection, or specialized therapy groups — often at a lower cost than individual therapy. It also includes valuable twice exceptional resources that can complement gifted education and support special education advocacy efforts. 

My Therapy Groups

The Colorado Department of Education's official gifted education page serves as the authoritative source for state policies, Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) requirements, and guidance on how Colorado schools identify and serve gifted students. This resource is essential for parents and educators seeking information on gifted education and special education advocacy. 

CDE Gifted Education

Colorado's statewide advocacy and support organization for gifted students and their families focuses on enhancing gifted education. It hosts an annual conference, connects families with local chapters, and works to strengthen gifted education policy across the state, while also offering twice exceptional resources for those who may be both gifted and have learning challenges. 

Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented (CAGT)

The CDE's dedicated resource hub for twice exceptional (2e) students—children who are both gifted and have a learning difference or disability. This resource is invaluable for understanding how Colorado schools identify and serve 2e learners within the frameworks of both gifted education and special education advocacy.

CDE Twice Exceptional Resources

A curated library of twice exceptional resources for individuals, parents, and educators. It includes practical strategies, current research, and tools to help navigate life as a 2e learner.

REEL2e

Clinician-written articles on twice exceptional kids, addressing the emotional, academic, and social challenges that arise from being gifted alongside ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, or other differences. These articles are written in plain language to support parents in understanding their children's needs.

Child Mind Institute – Twice Exceptional

Colorado's parent training and information center for special education and gifted education. PEAK helps families understand their rights under IDEA, navigate IEP meetings, and advocate effectively for their children at school, including those who may be twice exceptional. 

PEAK Parent Center 

A trusted national resource for special education law and advocacy, PEAK covers IDEA, Section 504, IEPs, and parent rights — providing articles, training, and case law written in accessible language for families and educators seeking special education advocacy. 

Wrightslaw 

Colorado's official state resource for parents of children receiving special education services, including twice exceptional resources. It includes guidance on the IEP process, evaluations, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution options. 

CDE Special Education – Parent Resources

The national advocacy and professional organization for gifted education offers a variety of resources for parents, research materials, educator standards, and policy guidance. Additionally, it features a state affiliate network that connects families across the country, enhancing special education advocacy for gifted students.

NAGC supports profoundly gifted students and their families through scholarships, a curated resource database, and a community of peers, making it especially beneficial for families of exceptionally or profoundly gifted children who require more than standard gifted programs can provide. This includes valuable twice exceptional resources for those who need tailored support.

The Davidson Institute is dedicated to addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted individuals. SENG focuses on these aspects by offering webinars, articles, and parent groups that delve into the inner lives of gifted children, covering topics such as overexcitability, perfectionism, and asynchronous development.