SENG
SENG is a nationwide nonprofit organization with a mission to "empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually,physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually."
Background
In 1981, SENG was formed to bring attention to the unique emotional needs of gifted children. It provided adults with guidance, information, resources, and a forum to communicate AbOUT raising and educating these children.
Today, SENG focuses not only on gifted children, but also on gifted adults. Many schools, communities, and organizations focus on the intellectual needs of gifted individuals. SENG brings attention to the unique social and emotional needs of gifted individuals, which are often misunderstood or ignored. By underwriting and providing education, research, theory building, and staff development, SENG promotes environments where gifted individuals can develop self-esteem, thrive, and utilize their talents.
SENG is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) entity with a diverse Board of Directors. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, SENG is able to offer a wide variety of services. With the goal of further expanding its activities and reaching more people, SENG also accepts contributions of all sizes from individuals and organizations. Please join us in our work to increase understanding, knowledge, and services for gifted children and adults.
SENG's Mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
SENG envisions a world where gifted, talented and creative individuals are supported to build gratifying, meaningful lives and contribute to the well-being of others. To this wend, SENG reaches out to diverse communities that share our mission across the nation and the globe.
Many people believe the myth that gifted children have no needs; they are already seen as having "extra." These myths persist, thanks in part to a lack of education for our teachers, administrators, and psychologists and other mental health professionals about the needs of the gifted population. The social and emotional myths confound the educational myths, resulting in a general ignorance of gifted needs.
Programs
SENG offers a variety of programs which educate parents and educators on the importance of understanding the social and emotional needs of the gifted.
SENGinars
Online seminars on topics addressing social and emotional topics are offered periodically. Archives of past seminars are available.
SENG Model Parent Groups
SENG has pursued outreach throughout the United States by training facilitators to run local parent education groups.
Conferences
The SENG annual conference provides seminars for parents, teachers, psychologists and gifted adults, and workshops and activities for kids and teens.
Resource Library
SENG provides a free online library of articles on the social and emotional needs of gifted, as well as a monthly newsletter, the SENGVine.
Continuing Education
SENG Continuing Education programs offer CE credit for psychologists. CE courses are available both at the Annual Conference and through Home Study courses.