America 2000
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, D.C.  20202-0498
(800) USA-LEARN
Ask to receive newsletter and booklet:America 2000 An Education Strategy.  Resources available:  Strategic Plan 1994 and monthly issues of the Community Update.

American Mensa, Ltd.
201 Main Street, Suite 1101
Ft. Worth, TX   76102
(817) 332-2600

Center for the Gifted
3324 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA   19129
(215) 849-5077
Provides identification and assessment, vocational testing and guidance, counseling and psychotherapy, workshops, and community services.

Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA   22091-1589
(800) 845-6CEC
Provides lists of resource books and literature available for order.

TheEducationLawCenter-Pennsylvania
Suite 610, 801 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA   19107
Phone:     (215) 238-6970
FAX:       (215) 625-9589
Pittsburgh Office:     (412) 391-5225
Ask for a copy ofThe Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania - A Guide for Parents.  Single copies are free; special reates for parents' organizations.

Investigation of Talented Elementary Students
Dr. Ann Lupkowski Shoplik, Director
Carnegie Mellon University
240 Hamburg Hall
Pittsburgh, PA   15213-3890
(412) 268-1629
Provides annual talent search for 3rd through 5th graders and offers academically challenging summer programs for identified students.

Mensa Gifted Children Pen Pals International
Dr. Debby Van De Vender
166 E. 61st Street
Box 11G
New York, NY  10021

National Association for Gifted Children
Suite 550
11707 L Street, NW
Washington, D.C.   20036
(202) 785-4268
Magazines available:  Parenting for High Potential and Gifted Child Quarterly plus a newsletter.  They also do national advocacy work.

NationalResearchCenteron the Gifted and Talented
The University of Connecticut
362 Fairfield Road, U-7
Storrs, CT   06269-2007
(203) 486-4826
www.gifted.uconn.edu

Pennsylvania Department of Education
www.ped.state.pa.us

Parent Education Network
33 East 7th Avenue
York, PA   17484
Ask for a copy ofA Parent's Guide for Resolving Conflicts Concerning Your Child's Special Education Needs and IEP Guide for Parents.
(800) 522-5827  or  (717) 845-9722

Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)
3026 Potshop Road
Norristown, PA   19403
(610) 584-5221
PAGE Help line:   (717) 774-0476
www.penngifted.org
Membership brochures and newsletters are avialable.

PennsylvaniaTraining & Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN)
Route 8
Gibsonia, PA   15044
(724) 443-7821

Pennsylvania Tuition Account Savings Plan
Pennsylvania's Guaranteed Savings Plan is the tax-smart way to save for college. The GSP combines a low-risk, affordable way to save for college with important tax advantages.http://tap529.uii.upromise.com/radioLanding.html

Support Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
405 White Hall
Kent State University
P.O.  Box 5190
Kent, OH   44242
(330) 672-4450
SENG focuses on parents to help them understand their gifted children and assist them in developing to their full potential.