<p>The gifted PROGRAM may be inadequate, but most gifted children need gifted SERVICES. It is important to educate yourself as much as possible about this complicated issue so you can advocate for your child. </p>
<p>The NAGC ([NAGC</a> :: Home](<a href=“http://www.nagc.org%5DNAGC”>http://www.nagc.org)) has a wealth of information, including a list of what is required in each state. Hoagiesgifted ([Hoagies</a>’ Gifted Education Page](<a href=“http://www.hoagiesgifted.com%5DHoagies”>http://www.hoagiesgifted.com)) also has a lot of good information. SENG Gifted is also a good site ([SENG](<a href=“http://www.sengifted.org%5DSENG%5B/url%5D”>http://www.sengifted.org)</a>). Here is also a list of blogs related to gifted children ([Gifted</a> Challenges: Top blogs about gifted children, gifted education, and parenting](<a href=“http://giftedchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/08/top-blogs-about-gifted-children-gifted.html]Gifted”>Gifted Challenges: Top blogs about gifted children, gifted education, and parenting)). There is also a great forum for discussion ([Gifted</a> Issues Discussion Forum - Forums powered by UBB.threads](<a href=“http://giftedissues.davidsongifted.org/BB/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary.html]Gifted”>http://giftedissues.davidsongifted.org/BB/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary.html)).</p>
<p>I wish I had advocated more. Get educated. It can only help your child. Good luck.</p>