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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.allkindsofminds.org/" target="_blank">All Kinds of Minds</a>');
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       document.writeln(' All Kinds of Minds is a private non-profit Institute, affiliated with the University of North Carolina. This website, dealing with abilities and disabilities, can be used by teachers, parents and students to develop a better understanding of problem areas and different compensation strategies. In the Learning Base, learn more about processes involved in math, reading, writing and socialization. In the Discussion area, teachers can share successes and activities. Based upon the work of Dr. Mel Levine and his colleagues, the Institute applies the latest knowledge, advanced technology and rigorous methods of validation within a collaborative approach that includes educators, clinicians, parents, and the children themselves.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.cfm?section=Home" target="_blank">Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)</a>');
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       document.writeln(' CEC is an international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. Resources available from the site include information on current programs and awards, training opportunities, discussion forums, and links to related organisations.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/eet_ctte/completed_inquiries/1999-02/gifted/report/index.htm" target="_blank">Education of Gifted and Talented Children</a>');
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       document.writeln(' This inquiry, undertaken by the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations, Small Business and Education References Committee, was prompted by continuing concern about whether the education system adequately responds to the special needs of gifted children. It follows up a 1988 report by the Senate Select Committee on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. The report outlines areas of concern, and provides a set of recommendations.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/giftedandtalented/detcms/portal/" target="_blank">Education of Gifted and Talented Students in Western Australia</a>');
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       document.writeln(' The Education of Gifted and Talented Students in Western Australia ensures that all students in Western Australian government schools are provided with the opportunity to access educational programs consistent with their needs and talents.');
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       document.writeln(' "Inquiry and Problem Solving are central to standards-based teaching of mathematics and science," begins this page at the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse site. Articles show how classroom teachers encourage their students to become inquirers and problem solvers. The page also links to resources from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse Collection that can help teachers use inquiry and problem solving techniques in the classroom.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://ericec.org/" target="_blank">ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education</a>');
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       document.writeln(' ERIC EC gathers and disseminates the professional literature, information, and resources on the education and development of individuals of all ages who have disabilities and/or who are gifted.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/assessment/5451" target="_blank">Extent, Nature and Effectiveness of Planned Approaches in New Zealand Schools for Providing for Gifted and Talented Students</a>');
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       document.writeln(' This research was commissioned in response to a recommendation made in the report from the Working Party on Gifted Education and to inform the Ministry of Education\'s development of policy for the education of gifted and talented students. The purpose of the research was to determine how schools are currently providing for these students and the efficacy of these approaches. The report also reviews the national and international literature on approaches for identifying and providing for gifted and talented learners to improve their achievement and social outcomes.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.austega.com/gifted/" target="_blank">Gifted &amp; Talented Children</a>');
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       document.writeln(' With an Australian focus, provides information on ability grouping, mentoring, acceleration, curriculum compacting parenting gifted preschoolers, home schooling, Steiner and Montessori. Provides contact details for Australian organisations.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/policies/gats/programs/organisation/cases.htm" target="_blank">Gifted and talented case studies</a>');
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       document.writeln(' School case studies that document the experiences and progress in the implementation of the revised gifted education policy, from the NSW Department of Education and Training.');
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       document.writeln(' <a href="http://www.austega.com/gifted/index.htm" target="_blank">Gifted and Talented Childrens\' Resources</a>');
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       document.writeln(' Provides links to diverse resources for the gifted and talented, including listservs both Australian and International. Also Centre for High Intelligence in the UK and ERIc digests on gifted issues.');
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