RESOURCES
Parenting any child is difficult, and if you are lucky enough to be raising a gifted and creative child, then the challenges are unique. You may find basic parenting books do not suit your needs. For this reason, we have listed our favorite parenting tools that can help guide you in raising gifted and creative children.
SUPPORT GROUPS
McKinney Parents of Twice Exceptional Children
Have an idea for a Parent Support Group? Email us at MGTA@McKinneyGifted.org
CURRENT ONLINE CLASSES/EVENTS
CONNECT YOUR CHILD’S HOME ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH MGTA
Invite your child’s home classroom teacher to sign up for and use their complimentary MGTA membership (sign up on this website under Member & Merch). Encourage them to be familiar with what GT offers for your child and with the schedule. This google doc has a sample letter.
WEBSITES
Legislative Information
Texas Education Agency - Gifted Talented Education
Legiscan - Legislative search on the state or federal level
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Legislative information
Texas Association of School Boards Legislative and School Resource Center
Zip Look-up for U.S. and Texas Senators, Representatives and Texas State Board of Education members