Parent Resources
These resources are being provided to help you understand more about your child's disability and places to seek assistance in understanding your rights. There are also social service organizations affiliated with state and national advocacy groups which can be of assistance.
Resource Links
Gifted & Talented
Gifted and Talented Nomination and Identification Process
As mandated by Connecticut State law, all public schools are required to identify their gifted learner population and report these findings to the State Department of Education.
District Contact- Rebecca Cavallaro, Director of Pupil Services
State Contact- Dori Papa, Ed. D, State Consultant for Gifted and Talented Education
Below is a list of websites and other resources to give you more information on gifted & talented
Connecticut Association of the Gifted (CAG)
Frequently Asked Questions (CT State Department of Education)
Identifying Gifted & Talented Children in CT (CT State Department of Education)
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children