2012 NAGC Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall

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Exhibits are located in Hall A at the Colorado Convention Center.  

Please take time to meet with our exhibiting partners during Convention. Many Convention events take place in the Exhibit Hall, which we're calling "NAGC Base Camp" this year. Events include the opening reception on Thursday, exhibitor workshops, poster sessions, student entertainment and artwork displays, a snack and game break on Friday, as well as coffee on Friday and Saturday morning. NAGC hopes that you'll support our business partners that work hard year-round to provide goods and services to the gifted and talented community.

Check back for a more detailed schedule of events in the exhibit hall. In the meantime, view the list below of our exhibitors to date.

If you are interested in exhibiting, please click here.

Thursday, November 15
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Opening Reception

Friday, November 16
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Coffee
7:30 - 8:30 am

Snack Break (Mind Games sponsor American Mensa)
2:50 - 3:50 pm

Saturday, November 17
7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Coffee
7:30 - 8:30 am (provided by sponsor Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth)

Accelerated Schools

Accelerated Schools is a private, non-profit K-12 school, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Customized and Individualized educational services, free skills assessment and highly accelerated programs have been provided to students in the greater Denver Metro area for over 45 years. School programs are available all year long with open enrollment.   

ALEKS Corporation

ALEKS is a web-based program that provides precise mathematics assessment and personalized learning correlated to all 50 states' standards and the Common Core standards.  Using artificial intelligence and adaptive questioning, ALEKS accurately assesses a student's knowledge and delivers individualized instruction on the exact topics the student is ready to learn.

Anatomy in Clay® Learning System

The Anatomy in Clay® Learning System is the best way to teach Human Anatomy. Our Maniken® models provide students with a hands-on method for learning everything about the body. Students are engaged, excited, and exhibit higher understanding and retention with this system. Stop by our booth or check out our website.

Aspen Academy

Aspen Academy is a leader in education innovation. Aspen Academy believes by focusing on student growth through academic rigor, community engagement and entrepreneurial teachings that students mature and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.  An environment where students and faculty believe they have every opportunity to shine means lasting results.

Ball State University

Belin-Blank Center

The Belin-Blank Center offers professional development, an assessment and counseling clinic, and myriad programs for students, including academic-year and summer programs and an early entrance to college program. The Center also houses the Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration.

Beyond the Blackboard

www.beyondtheblackboard.com

The Bizworld Foundation

We provide three experiential programs that teach business, entrepreneurship and finance to students in grades 3-8. They align to Common Core Standards and have reached nearly 400,000 future entrepreneurs!

Blue Orange Games

Blue Orange Games is dedicated to creating, publishing and promoting Hot Games for a Cool Planet. Designed to cultivate cognitive and social skills, our high quality games stimulate and hold the interest of a gifted child. For these children who have the potential to achieve at high levels of accomplishment, we deliver educational games that challenge bright minds and provide lasting enjoyment.

Borenson and Associates, Inc.

Bright Ideas

The Bright Ideas Catalog for the Gifted and Talented is the most comprehensive catalog of GT resources available.  Please visit us at www.brightideascatalog.com for all of your gifted and talented needs.  You will find a large selection of professional resources, activities, science kits, and educational toys and games from all of the most popular gifted publishers.

Broomfield Academy

Broomfield Academy provides individualized educational programming for children ages 3-14 in academic preschool & Jr. Kindergarten through middle school, allowing them to become exceptional, accelerated and creative students.  Broomfield Academy is nationally accredited, offers small class sizes, individualized learning plans and an advanced curriculum.  Enrichment programs include art, music, technology, swimming, physical education, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. 

Camp Invention

Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention program immerses elementary school children in exciting, hands-on learning disguised as fun, summer activities.  Children will survive harsh living conditions on an alien planet, “green up” a polluted city’s infrastructure, and dismantle broken machines! 

Capitol College

Center for Bright Kids, Regional Talent Development Center

The Center for Bright Kids Regional Talent Center offers the national academic talent search program for the Rocky Mountain region for students in grades 3-9, as well as rigorous residential acceleration summer programs for students nationally in rising grades 4-11 with a focus on small living and learning communities.

The Center for Gifted Education is a research and development center providing services to educators, policy-makers, graduate students, researchers, parents, and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Center has established an international reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service.

The Center for Gifted Studies-Western Kentucky University

Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University offers year-round programs and services for academically gifted students, age 4 – grade 12, their parents and teachers. Every program meets high standards refined through 30 years of research and practice. From assessment to weekend and summer programs to individualized online courses CTD provides a learning environment ideal for motivated students.

Colorado Courseware

Booth 223

Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages is a nationally recognized language and cultural immersion program, with a mission of preparing young people for responsible citizenship in our global community. Youth, educators, adults and families can all live the language in our culturally authentic programs featuring food, activities, and staff from around the world. 

Connections Academy

Connections Academy is an accredited, tuition-free, full-time, online public school program for students in grades K-12. We provide our students with personalized plans, one-on-one attention from certified teachers, and leading-edge technology tools.  

DataWerks Limited

DataWerks Limited is a data management company focused on K-12 education.  With our GiftedWerks™, a Gifted Student Management system; and TestingWerks™, a Data Warehouse for testing and intervention tracking, we specialize in  products designed to organize and analyze the data needed for the business of education.

Davidson Institute for Talent Development

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted students 18 and under through several programs including: Davidson Young Scholars, Davidson Fellows Scholarships, The Davidson Academy of Nevada, the THINK  Summer Institute, Educators Guild and the online Davidson Gifted Database.

www.denverposteducation.com

Destination Imagination, Inc.

Dinah-Might Adventures, LP

Dinah-Might Adventures is an educational publishing and consulting company owned by Dinah Zike, Author/Speaker.  Her books are known for their innovative ways to use “Foldables®” in teaching all subjects and grade levels.  She also offers professional development at the Dinah Zike Academy, a unique trainer of trainers facility.

Duke University Talent Identification Program

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. As a world leader in gifted and talented education, Duke TIP works with students, their families, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and help students reach their highest potential.

EAI Education

EAI Education for Math, Science and Literacy and carries a full line of manipulatives, resource books, tradebooks, interactive whiteboard software, games, puzzles and calculators for all grade levels. In addition, EAI Education carries an extensive line of proprietary products such as: Geared for Time® clocks, CalcPal® calculators, SmartPal® sleeves and guidebooks,  Flip Charts,  GeoModel® folding shapes, and “I Have, Who Has?” games.  Please visit our website at EAIeducation.com.  Contact us at 800-770-8010 ext. 7600 or e-mail btuzzeo@eaiusa.com.

East Baton Rouge Parish School System

eCybermission (NSTA)

Since 1980, Engine-Uity, Ltd. has been providing K-12 teachers of the gifted with ready-to-use, inexpensive classroom materials that have always been recognized as “just the thing for what we are doing now.”  Engine-Uity’s teaching materials have never gone out of style because they are based on solid, teacher-and-research proven best practices.

Equal Exchange Fundraising

Executive Functions Success

The Sklar Process — Much More Than Time Management ™ is a unique structured course to teach executive functioning skills. The program is based on a workbook that is supported by an award-winning instructor’s manual and online or onsite training. For private practice, schools, business, individuals and groups. Ages 10-adult.

FACEing MATH

Florida Institute of Technology

Learn ABA Any Time Any Day! Florida Tech Behavioral Science and Technology offers a comprehensive program in behavior analysis offered completely online. Meets instructional requirements towards certification. Complete CEU’s from the comfort of home. Offered 100% Online. User friendly format. No special computer skills needed. ▪ 800-676-9245 ▪ 321-674-8382.

For nearly 30 years, Free Spirit’s innovative resources have supported the social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted students and their families, educators, and counselors, providing the tools students need to succeed in life and make a difference in the world.

Frog Publications

Experience the thrill of watching your students love to learn!  Frog Publications is a publisher of educational materials, primarily used at the elementary level, with products that include: Systematic reinforcement programs, individualized educational plans, response to intervention, differentiated instruction, terrific, ready-to-use learning centers, take-home parental involvement program, daily review, critical thinking and dual language! All Frog games use the same easy-to-learn rules. Students needing different levels or skills can practice together!

www.fpspi.org

The Great Books Foundation

With the powerful combination of outstanding literature and Shared Inquiry™ discussions, Great Books K–12 programs help students become independent readers and thinkers ready for the diverse demands of the 21st century. For 50 years Great Books programs have helped students achieve what the Common Core State Standards now demand.

Handwriting Without Tears

The Hybrid Learning Program at The Barstow School

The Hybrid Learning Program at The Barstow School launches students into globalized online courses to collaborate with classmates around the world.  Students from Hybrid Learning Consortium schools, and students enrolled individually, learn together in a broad selection of courses providing academic differentiation, mentorship with teachers, enhanced rigor and flexible scheduling.

Institute for the Development of Gifted Education/Ricks Center for Gifted Children

The Ricks Center for Gifted Children addresses the intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic and physical needs of gifted children ages three through eighth grade. The Institute for the Development of Gifted Education focuses on development, production and publication of curriculum and professional materials, research, and outreach to support gifted education.

INTERACT

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation-Young Scholars Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation seeks high-achieving, low to moderate-income 7th grade students for a unique scholarship opportunity, the Young Scholars Program. A program that provides personalized educational advising and financial support needed to secure challenging academic opportunities throughout high school.

Juice Plus

Do you want to eat better, but lack the time? Juice Plus+ is not a vitamin.  It's real food, fruits and veggies in a capsule or chewable!  Juice Plus+ is clinically proven, convenient and affordable.  Kids eat free for up to four years through the Children's Health Study. Visit www.juiceplusmed.com.

K12 Inc. / Colorado Virtual Academy

K12 is the nation's largest provider of online education programs for students in kindergarten through high school. Using 21st century tools to prepare 21st century students, K12 provides a new choice for students to learn in a flexible and innovative way, at an individualized pace. Additional information on K12 can be found at www.K12.com

Kendall Hunt Publishing Co.

Kendall Hunt is the nation’s premier publisher of curriculum for talented and gifted students. Authored by internationally renowned experts in gifted education, our award-winning programs in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies are designed to motivate and challenge high-ability students in the classroom and beyond.

Keystone Science School

Since 1976, Keystone Science School has taught scientific principles and leadership skills to young people, teachers, and community members through engaging hands-on field experiences. As part of The Keystone Center, the School was founded on the belief that leaders should approach decision-making with a healthy respect for scientific inquiry, collaboration, and civic engagement.

The Logan School for Creative Learning

Logan, an independent K-8 school for gifted children of all backgrounds, provides individualized, experience-based education.  Students construct meaning from real-world contexts.  Curriculum is tailored to each student’s learning style, academic interests and passions. Field trips, service learning and arts are all integral parts of the curriculum.

Booth 620

Love Publishing Company

Established in 1968, Love Publishing is a worldwide academic publisher in special education, counseling, gifted education, early childhood, school psychology, and social work. We welcome new textbook proposals. Send your prospectus to laura@lovepublishing.com or slove@lovepublishing.com. Come see us at booth 612.

M Folz

The World's Most Wonderful Science, Math & Music T-Shirts.

Mind Vine Press Publisher of Envision

Publisher of Envision: A real-world, project-based independent study program designed for gifted students. Each Envision grade-level program contains four in-depth multidisciplinary projects to span the entire school year. Single units also now available. Teacher manuals, student guides, assessments, resource cards, cds and more. Free inflatable bumblebee!

Mirman School for Gifted Children

Mirman School is passionately committed to the education of highly gifted children. Located in Los Angeles, we are dedicated to meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical development of our students.

www.eliteeducational
resources.net

www.storieswithholes.com 

The National Beta Club

The National Beta Club is committed to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others. Since 1934, The National Beta Club has worked with over six million students in grades 5-12.

NOAA

Booth 322

Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that teaches 21^st century skills and STEM. Team members solve problems ranging from building mechanical devices to presenting their interpretation of literary classics in a fun environment. They bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level.

Once Upon a Mind
 
We are an independent bookseller specializing in providing quality books to educators. You give us topics; we do the research to find materials that support whatever curriculum areas you are teaching. Educators receive 20% off all books and educational materials. Contact us at sales@onceuponamind.org or at (303) 482-1710.

PA Publishing

Pearson offers a wide range of innovative clinical and learning assessments, which provide accurate, comprehensive and reliable resultsto help identify gifted students’ strengths and match them to appropriate gifted education program options.

Pieces of Learning

Pieces of Learning offers high-quality staff development and supplemental materials for educators and students. Topics include Developing Gifted Curriculum, Differentiation Strategies, RtI, Integrating Common Core Standards, Language Arts Curriculum Development, and Assessment Strategies. Supplemental activity books are offered in all content areas and the Primary Education Thinking Skills (PETS™) program.

For more than 20 years, teachers, parents, and kids have looked to Prufrock Press for exciting, research-based resources for gifted, advanced, and twice-exceptional learners. With more than 300 products, Prufrock strives to enhance the lives of gifted, advanced, and  twice-exceptional learners and the teachers and parents who support them.

Regis University College for Professional Studies

The Education Program from Regis University College for Professional Studies is designed to prepare students seeking initial career licensure as well as provide advanced professional development to support educators in all stages of their careers. The program delivers nationally accredited and state-approved Undergraduate, Graduate, and licensure education programs in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as many non-licensure online programs. Regis University CPS' undergraduate and graduate teacher education licensure (initial endorsement) programs are nationally approved by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Booth 521

Riverside, the assessment division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, provides reliable and research-based solutions. Riverside is proud of its long tradition as a trusted partner in education, offering high-quality assessments and data management systems.  We are particularly proud to support gifted education through offering assessments such as CogAT™.

Ross School

Ross School, in East Hampton, NY, offers a global, integrated curriculum with opportunities for independent study and travel. Innovation Lab @Ross is an academy for advanced high school students passionate about science, mathematics, engineering, media, and technology. Students engage in intensive hands-on projects in engineering, electronics, data visualization, and digital media.

Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.

Torrance® Test of Creative Thinking, Reisman Diagnostic Creativity Assessment, Kindergarten and School Readiness Tests, Diagnostic Reading and Mathematics Assessments, achievement batteries, online assessments, High School Placement Test, Biography of E. Paul Torrance, the "Creativity Man" by Garnet Millar, the Fifty Year Followup of "Torrance Kids" and Torrance Legacy Creativity Awards.

School Technology Resources

STR is the exclusive provider of quality hand-held video camera microscopes including the Scope On A Rope. Their specialized Education Kits are not available anywhere else and include the widest range of magnification lenses, accessories and curriculum designed for education.

Sea Camp / Talented & Gifted Texas A&M Galveston
Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure at Texas A&M University at Galveston exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments for campers ages 10-18. As a Sea Camper you will have access to research vessels, oceanographic equipment, laboratory facilities, and a professional staff enabling you to learn about the ocean through hands-on experiences.

SENG

SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) is a non-profit association that empowers families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We accomplish this by providing webinars and other educational offerings – such as the SENG annual conference –for parents, teachers, and health care professionals.

Set Enterprises, Inc.

New *** SET Junior*** Award winning games for the whole family:  SET, QUIDDLER, FIVE CROWNS, XACTIKA, SET CUBED, QUIDDLER DELUXE, and new this year SET JUNIOR! Free Daily Puzzles at www.setgame.com

Shattuck – St. Mary’s BioScience Program

SimplyFun’s mission is building smarter kids and stronger families through play.  Our award-winning line of educational games makes learning fun. SimplyFun is a proud member of the Direct Selling Association.  Learn more about running your own learning resource business.

Space Camp & Aviation Challenge

Space Camp® and Aviation Challenge® trainees engage in simulated astronaut and fighter pilot training. Trainees put their skills to the test as they train to live and work in space, take command of their own simulated space shuttle missions, train like fighter pilots in high-performance jet simulators.  Come experience the ultimate classroom!

Speed Stacks, Inc. is the leading innovator of Sport Stacking equipment and the Stackademics® program.  Stackademics combines the fun and movement of sport stacking with core subject areas in the classroom.  The Stackademics® Class Pack and Classroom Activity Guide are tailored specifically for classroom brain energizing activities.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) fosters the development of tomorrow's undergraduates through programs that enrich the educational experience of pre-college students. SPCS offers academically intensive enrichment programs both in the summer and year-round, on campus and online, such as Stanford Online High School, Summer Institutes, and Stanford Humanities Institute.

Stargate School

‘The Gifted Solution’

Through 28 years of experience and resources in Gifted Education, serving over 2,500 students annually, the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) provides a unique environment for gifted and talented students’ ages 4 – 17, to connect with peers in a community of like-minded learners from all over the world who share common interests, abilities and goals. Through residential, day and commuter programs, along with Saturday and after school programs, the overall atmosphere of SIG will nurture and grow your child’s gifts.

Talents Unlimited is a framework model designed to share ways in which teachers can use multiple talents as an integral part of academic instruction. When students apply critical and creative talents to learn academic content, the processes require students to go beyond memorization, thinking about factual information in more challenging ways.

Tin Man Press

Tin Man Press originates thinking-skills materials for the elementary grades. We're a family-owned company that publishes only materials that we develop ourselves. Our ideas help children sharpen key skills including critical thinking, language arts, creativity and analytical thinking. And our activities are fun!

Truman Institute at Truman State University

The Truman Institute at Truman State University offers enriching summer institute experiences for middle and high school students at an incredibly affordable price.  In addition to three interdisciplinary academies for high-ability students, the Institute works with clients interested in building their own programs and hosting them on our campus.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) endorsement and M.A. prepare students to enhance their teaching methodologies in Gifted education.  Our faculty include leading professionals from both public and private sectors, receiving their training from pioneers in the field of gifted education.  Special topics courses are offered to interested students, regardless of program admission. 

The Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development – Studies focusing on meeting the needs of gifted and talented youth have  received international attention for over 40 years. Programs and services include campus-based graduate programs in gifted education, online programs, and summer professional learning experiences through Confratute and Mentor Connection.

University of Missouri Online Gifted Programs

The University of Missouri’s Online Gifted Education program offers practicing educators the opportunity to further their knowledge in gifted education. The program is designed to enhance instructional practices and provide educators with skills and knowledge in current research and learning theory, gifted education methodology, curriculum development, teaching strategies and techniques.

University of Oregon Summer Enrichment Program for Grades 7-11

The University of Oregon’s Summer Enrichment Program provides a 2-week residential camp for advanced learners grades 6-10 that balances academic challenge and social-emotional support. Campers enjoy beautiful summer weather and the creative traditions of a 33-year old program in a gorgeous Northwest setting. SEP also provides a leadership program for Grades 11-12.

Usborne Books & More

Usborne Books & More features engaging books and activity cards!  All our products are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Come visit our booth filled with fun, educational books from Usborne and Kane Miller or visit our online store. Visa, MC, Checks, cash and PO's accepted.

Visit Indy

Indianapolis is the site for the 2013 NAGC 60th Annual Convention & Exhibition, November 7-10.

The Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth at the University of Wisconsin – Madison provides a unique set of services to students from elementary through high school by developing programs that support, motivate, and challenge them. We offer residential summer programs, quarter-based thematic online classes, and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Ymir, Inc./The Ultimate Puzzle

Can You Solve It? The Ultimate Puzzle! A powerful educational mind-game for all ages. Visit our booth #214 and take our challenge for a chance to win the puzzle. Pre-K to Genius Level

You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube Math Education Kit is perfect for challenging your Gifted Child. Teach Geometry, Algebra and General Math while promoting 21st century skills like problem solving and critical thinking.  Kit includes all the materials needed, including a Math lesson CD with 9 lessons aligned to National and State Standards.