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Thursday, November 13, 2025 to Sunday, November 16, 2025
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NAGC25 Annual Convention

November 13-16, 2025
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Invigorate your passion for educating gifted and high-potential students at NAGC25, November 13-16, in Pittsburgh, PA. You’re invited to join more than 2,000 educators, gifted coordinators, psychologists, researchers, and caregivers as they gather to share best practices for supporting high-ability children.  
 
Explore the future of gifted education with hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and hundreds of innovative sessions filled with proven strategies you can use today and thought-provoking ideas for the classrooms of tomorrow! 
 
Take time to connect, discover, and experience the energy of your gifted education community—all at NAGC25! 

I found it to be rejuvenating. It was a great reset at this time of year. It offered me practical solutions to issues I have. It reminded me of best practices to use with gifted children.
Allison
NAGC24 Attendee
It is a great time to collaborate with researchers and fellow practitioners alike. It gives a unique perspective on gifted education and helps us to understand what is happening on a national scale rather just within our own state.
Katherine
NAGC24 Attendee
The sessions are wonderful, but most importantly, the conversations with other professionals lead to so many ideas and resources!
Jennifer
NAGC24 Attendee
I found it to be rejuvenating. It was a great reset at this time of year. It offered me practical solutions to issues I have. It reminded me of best practices to use with gifted children.
Allison
NAGC24 Attendee
It is a great time to collaborate with researchers and fellow practitioners alike. It gives a unique perspective on gifted education and helps us to understand what is happening on a national scale rather just within our own state.
Katherine
NAGC24 Attendee
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Flash Sale - Member NAGC25 Registration
No purchase orders accepted. Not eligible for group discounts. Cannot apply to existing registrations.

Not yet a member? Join today and take advantage of the member discount!
 Registration Ends 10/14/25 at 1:00 AM EST
$619.00
Flash Sale - Non-Member NAGC25 Registration
No purchase orders accepted. Not eligible for group discounts. Cannot apply to existing registrations.

Why pay full price? Join today and take advantage of the member discount!
 Registration Ends 10/14/25 at 1:00 AM EST
$769.00
Flash Sale - Student Member NAGC25 Registration
No purchase orders accepted. Not eligible for group discounts. Cannot apply to existing registrations.

Not yet a student member? Join today and take advantage of the student member discount! Registration Ends 10/14/25 at 1:00 AM EST
$419.00
Credits Price
Regular Member NAGC25 Registration
Advanced pricing is available beginning September 16. 

Not yet a member? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$669.00 See QTY Discounts
Regular Student Member NAGC25 Registration
Advanced pricing is available beginning September 16. 

Student pricing is available only to Student Members. Not yet a member? Join today and take advantage of the student member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:00 PM EST
$469.00
Regular Non-Member NAGC25 Registration
Regular pricing is available beginning September 16. 

Why pay full price? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$819.00 See QTY Discounts
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Member FRIDAY ONLY NAGC25 Registration
One day registration for Friday, November 14.  

Not yet a member? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$499.00
Non-member FRIDAY ONLY NAGC25 Registration
One day registration for Friday, November 14.  

Why pay full price? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$649.00
Member SATURDAY ONLY NAGC25 Registration
One day registration for Saturday, November 15.  

Not yet a member? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$499.00
Non-member SATURDAY ONLY NAGC25 Registration
One day registration for Saturday, November 15.  

Why pay full price? Join today and take advantage of the member discount! Registration Ends 11/16/25 at 12:59 PM EST
$649.00
Credits Price
Building Brighter Futures
Learn how to help gifted learners thrive academically and personally with practical strategies that both address challenges like belonging, perfectionism, and intensities and promote positive development by cultivating metacognition and leadership skills. Attendees will learn how to create environments where gifted students develop into well-adjusted, impactful individuals.
 Registration Ends 11/13/25 at 11:00 AM EST
$150.00
From Framework to Fidelity
As MTSS has become the standard for meeting diverse student needs, including gifted education in this framework is both a challenge and an opportunity. Gifted learners need more than one-size-fits-all solutions, and MTSS offers a framework to meet their needs. This interactive preconvention session brings together voices from research, policy, and practice to explore how MTSS can be used to equitably identify and serve gifted students.  Registration Ends 11/13/25 at 11:00 AM EST
$150.00
Identifying Hidden Talent
There is a need for inclusive methods to identify gifted students, especially from underrepresented groups. A Javits-funded initiative has tested an observation checklist to identify talent during elementary classroom activities, focusing on higher-order thinking and problem-solving. In this session, we share activities and the checklist, offering educators tools to identify and later serve gifted students often overlooked by traditional assessments. Registration Ends 11/13/25 at 11:00 AM EST
$150.00
Understanding, Identifying & Developing Creativity
Improving our understanding of creativity leads to more effective classroom support. Engage in hands-on opportunities to improve gifted identification using creativity and infuse existing curriculum with creative thinking skill development. Explore a variety of topics including contextualized divergent thinking, creative self-beliefs, creative micro-moments, and simple ways to integrate creativity in everyday classroom activities and practices. Registration Ends 11/13/25 at 11:00 AM EST
$150.00

Justification Toolkit

Download and share our customizable NAGC25 Justification Toolkit with your administrator, department head, or other decision-makers.

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The countdown to NAGC25 is on—we can’t wait to see you in Pittsburgh this November. Start the excitement early by downloading our “I’m Attending NAGC25” graphics and sharing them on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

It’s a great way to connect with other attendees, spark conversations, and show your excitement for this year’s event. Grab your graphics below and start sharing today. Make sure to use the convention hashtag #NAGC25 and include the link nagc.org/nagc25

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Topics Covered

Need to share what you'll learn at NAGC25? Topics covered include gifted education programming and teaching strategies, differentiated instruction strategies for gifted and advanced learners, equity and serving underrepresented students, serving students who are twice exceptional, critical and creative thinking tools, using AI in the classroom, addressing the social-emotional learning needs of gifted students, identification and assessment, and so much more!

Each year, NAGC relies on the support of dedicated committee members, volunteers, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors to make our convention a success. We couldn’t do it without you!

If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a national convention, this is your chance. From helping authors with book signings to welcoming attendees and assisting with special events like the Celebration of Excellence and the General Session—you can be part of it all.

Click the link below to explore the many ways you can support our annual convention. There’s truly something for everyone! And if you don’t see a role that sparks your interest, don’t worry—our Member Engagement Manager, Jessica Gutierrez, would be happy to connect and help you find the perfect fit.

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Key Dates

Volunteer Application Deadline: October 10, 2025

Virtual Volunteer Orientation: Available in late October 2025

Convention Dates: November 13-16, 2025

What Volunteers Receive

Gift from NAGC for volunteering

Certificate of recognition for your hours of volunteer work

*Please note that volunteering for NAGC25 does not provide you with the opportunity to attend sessions at the event.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

Volunteers and their actions represent the NAGC and the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). Treat all volunteers, NAGC members, PAGE representatives, NAGC staff, venue staff, Convention attendees, and volunteer leaders with respect, dignity, equality, and courtesy.

Refrain from engaging in physical or emotional violence towards others and using insensitive and offensive language. The purchase or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons is prohibited onsite at the Convention. We ask all volunteers to perform their volunteer role to the best of their ability in a safe, efficient, and competent way.

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Bringing a group?

Discounted group pricing automatically applies when three or more registrations of the same kind are purchased in a single transaction. For example, discounted group pricing applies when purchasing three member registrations at once but does not apply if two member and one nonmember registration are purchased. 

Using a PO?

Send your PO to nagc@nagc.org along with your registration invoice. Your registration will not be approved without a valid purchase order.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

You must have your exhibitor/sponsor code to register. NAGC will distribute codes in August 2025.