GIFTED SUPPORT NETWORK

Inform, Connect, Enrich

Our mission and passion is to provide information, connection, enrichment and helpful resources
to families and educators of gifted, high-ability, and twice-exceptional children.

What does "gifted" really mean?

Children are 'gifted' when their cognitive and reasoning ability is significantly above the norm for their age, and those abilities may manifest in one or more areas: intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or in a specific academic field such as language arts, mathematics or science.

At Gifted Support Network, we know that being the parent or educator of a gifted child can be exciting, but it can also have its challenges. Contrary to what many people believe, these high achievers will not always continue to be rising stars if left on their own. They may possess some amazing academic strengths, but may also need help in other areas.

We are here to...

Build awareness of these children's needs in our community
Offer high-quality resources, tools, and information for families and educators
Help parents of gifted kids make valuable connections with other parents
Provide opportunities for high-ability children to work with their peers to reach and exceed their potential.

How may we help you and your family thrive today?

"Gifted children's development depends on people understanding them." ~ Linda Silverman, PhD

GSN News & Upcoming Events

--> Fall Speaker Series
Check out our October event in the Fall Speaker Series! Dr. Steven Coxon from Maryville University joins us to talk about Creativity in Gifted Kids. We'll be talking about what creativity looks like, and how to help foster creativity in your gifted or high-ability child.

--> Parent Support Groups
Our Parent Support Groups are in full swing! To find a great near you, click the link above. We now offer groups in O'Fallon, IL, South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, and also a daytime group in O'Fallon, MO!

--> Additional Resources & Tools Now Available!
If you missed any of last year's amazing Speaker Events, or weren't able to come out our Parent Support Group, and are still looking for resources for your family - we have the answer! GSN Membership is an affordable option, and gives you year-long access to all of our speaker events online, and a host of other articles, book recommendations, podcasts and tools you can use at home. We are constantly adding to this section of our site, so be sure to take advantage of this amazing resource! Proceeds from the membership go directly back into Gifted Support Network to reach families like yours.

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