Distance Learning Programs for Gifted Children
EPGY will allow you to sign up for some of their courses at a significant discount when you have a minimum of 8 children signing up as a group through the School Open Enrollment Program.
- The Art of Problem Solving Online Math Classes for high achieving 6th-12th graders
- Guinevere's Gifted Group (Humanities classes)
- The Lukeion Project (Greek & Roman Mythology)
- Athena's Advanced Academy (Humanities classes)
- Math and Music Studio (online math tutoring for gifted students)
- The AGVI Academy for Gifted Youth (online K-12 virtual school)
- ALCUMUS (online math learning from the Art of Problem Solving: currently free)
- Lone Pine Classical School (online Latin courses)
Articles of Interest
- Duke Gifted Letter: Homeschooling Gifted Children
- Homeschooling Tips from the Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Curriculum designed specifically for Gifted Children
- The College of William & Mary Center for Gifted Education's Curriculum for Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies
- Royal Fireworks Press Language Arts Curriculum for Gifted Children
- Moving Beyond the Page (Anecdotally, I've been told that the levels are too simple for the ages/grades indicated. You may want to consider purchasing a higher level than suggested by the publisher.)
- The Teaching Company (DVDs & CDs of college courses. Sales are common. Visit our discounts page before you buy!)
- The Art of Problem Solving texts (Math texts for highly able students in grades 6+ or approx. age 11+)
- Mensa's free Lesson Plans for gifted children (K-12; More are being added, so keep checking back)
Educational Software specifically for Gifted Children
Additional Resources
- Book Renter (College textbooks for rent)
- MIT Open Courseware (free lectures & videos from MIT)
- UC Berkeley Webcast (free webcasts of UCB courses)
Please also visit our other homeschooling page for free curriculum resources as well as information and links of interest to all homeschoolers, not just those homeschooling gifted children.
