what is gifted?

Students who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.

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Annual Convention

NAGC Annual Convention
Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2008
Tampa, Florida

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NAGC Networks

Do you have a special interest within the field of gifted education? Join one of NAGC's 14 Networks to find a community that fits YOU! Want to find out more? Click here to see NAGC's newest resource, Network News.

Letters to the Editor

National Parenting Gifted Children Week was the impetus for a national letter writing campaign. Click here to learn more.

More From NAGC

In the news(paper)

Read how high-ability learners are "languishing" in the era of NCLB, according to just-published Fordham Institute research and NAGC's response.

2008 Javits Grants Awarded

The U.S. Department of Education awarded 7 five-year demonstration grants under the Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Act. Click here to read the grant summaries.