Dear Parents and Educators,

Welcome to SIG’s first year as the program of the National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT)! We are excited about the possibilities open to us as we begin our inaugural year as a part of this non-profit membership organization.

While this is our first year as the program of NSGT, it is our 26th year of providing programs for academically talented and gifted students. In our 2010 catalog, you will find information about our campuses, our programs and services, and, most importantly, our courses. As you read through this information, we think you will become as excited as we are about SIG as our programs are carefully designed for gifted and talented students, resulting in the unique SIG experience.

Our other exciting news is our newest residential campus. Dartmouth College will become our 10th residential session in 2010, running August 1-21. This program is limited to students who have completed grades 7-11, or approximately ages 13-17. Welcome Dartmouth!

This past year, 16% of our SIG students came from 30 other countries, enriching the diverse and multi-cultural atmosphere on campus. In our most recent survey to our alumni, 75% of the respondents confirmed that their SIG program helped prepare them for their college experience. Further, 83% responded that independence was a long-term benefit of attending a SIG program—a much needed characteristic for college success! Additionally, the social aspect of making lifelong and meaningful friendships continues to play a major and significant role in the benefits of attending a SIG program.

We are excited to add new day programs to our lineup across the country in 2010. Please see our day program page for more details on locations and dates.

So...take a look, enjoy, and join us in 2010!

Barbara Swicord
President, Summer Institute for the Gifted
Executive Director, National Society for the Gifted & Talented