Useful Links

Enrichment Program (MAP) Links

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National Association for Gifted Children

National organization supporting the needs of high-ability children. NAGC website includes information for parents and educators.

Illinois Association for Gifted Children

Provides support and advocacy to parents, administrators, and educators of gifted children in Illinois.
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University An accredited learning center and research facility that identifies, educates and supports gifted students and their families and serves as a leader in gifted education.
The Stock Market Game A educational competition that teaches students the art of investing and correlates to national standards in math, business education, economics, English/language arts, technology, and social studies.
Archkidecture Educational website about architecture that is intended for children.
World Central Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary and thesaurus as well as vocabulary-building games for children.
American Scholastic Challange Nationwide academic competition administered to seventh and eighth grade MAP students each year.
Hoagies' Gifted Page Gifted education resource for parents, teachers, and students.

 

Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health

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Child Development

Helping your child with socialization.
NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness comprehensive website

CHADD  Children and Adults with ADD/support organization
Autism Future Horizons - many helpful links related to autism
Autism Information Center CDC website about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learning Disabilities A website about LD and ADD
Lying and Stealing For parents - guidance about lying, stealing, and cheating
Operation Respect About creating compassionate, safe, and respectful environments
PBS Parents  Social and emotional development activites for school and home

 

Community Resources

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Hinsdale Community House Community programming including counseling services
DuPage County Department of Mental Health County mental health services
Darien Park District Community park district activities
State of Illinois Early Intervention Illinois Early Intervention website for parents re: children 0-3 yrs.
SASED School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
Hinsdale South High School Local high school website
State of Illinois DCFS Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Illinois Department of Public Aid Illinois assistance for low-income families
DuPage County Sheriff Local sheriff website
DuPage County Human Services  County services available for families, including LIHEAP

 

Student Websites

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Stop Bullying Now

Describes bullying and what children can do