History and Vision

SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities.


History
Mission
Vision
SENG Programs & Funding Wish List

SENG Strategic Plan 2010-2015

History

 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 has expanded its goals to focus 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 a few of its long time supporters, SENG has developed the ability 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.

Please see our new article highlighting the organization's 25 year history!
Read SENG's 25th Silver Anniversary Conference - Reflections on SENG's History
by James T. Webb, Ph.D.

Mission

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.


Vision

SENG envisions a world where gifted, talented and creative individuals are

supported to build gratifying, meanigful lives andcontribute to the well-being

of others.  To this end, SENG reaches out to diverse communities that share

our mission across the nation and the globe.