On Leadership...
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
-John Quincy AdamsLeadership
Gifted learners often show signs of advanced moral reasoning, empathy and a strong sense of justice from an early age. These children and young adults benefit from examining the lives of historical figures who displayed positive humanitarian and industrious qualities. Leadership development is often a component of gifted programs in Florida schools and leadership is one trait that is used to help identify students for gifted services. Gifted student have the potential to lead society and/or become leaders in a particular domain if their strength and interests are nurtured and their gifts are recognized and appreciated by others.
Academy of Achievement Museum of Living History "The Academy of Achievement brings students face-to-face with the extraordinary leaders, thinkers and pioneers who have shaped our world." Meet Your Mentor is a fun way to see which leaders you are most like based on goals, personality and challenges.
Amazing Kids Developing talent in children through mentoring, inspiring lifelong learning, providing contests, scholarships, and access to positive role models.
American Society of University Women offers scholarships, mentorships and community service opportunities
Digital History Museum 24 different modules on American History with links to archives such as films, images, and other documents.
The History Center- Orlando
Junior National Young Leader's Conference For 6th and 7th grade high-achievers. Washington, D.C. conference offers "site experiences, hands-on exercises and workshops to examine eight leadership traits and focus on leaders in American history and social advocacy."
Leadership Development and Gifted Students by Frances A. Kearns & Suzanne M. Bean
Murphy-Meisgeier Personality Type Indicator for Children (grades 2-8)
Quest Leadership is a "free mentorship and leadership-training program for exceptionally bright, low income students with interests in higher education, leadership, and professional careers."
UNICEF Young Leaders "Young people make up more than half the world’s population. They are speaking out and taking active leadership roles throughout society to ensure children play a central role in building a world truly fit for children."
WWW Virtual Library A catalog of the web
SIG of Central Florida Mensa
BOOKS for Gifted Students
Childhood of over 700
Famous men and Women
Leadership for Students: A Practical Guide (Ages 8-18) Frances A. Kearns & Suzanne M. Bean
Young Mensa is a Special Interest Group (SIG) of American Mensa. This website provides information about joining Mensa and resources that may be of interest to families with gifted children in the Central Florida area. Mensa and Young Mensa are not advocacy groups. Mensa does not hold any opinion, nor does it have or express any political or religious views Websites and their contents are always subject to change and listing of any website here does not imply endorsement by Central Florida Mensa. Please report broken links to the GCC.
