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NAGC Committees

What Do NAGC Committees Do? 

Committees are an essential part of how associations carry out their mission and engage members in meaningful work. They bring together volunteers with shared expertise and interests to focus on specific areas of the organization’s priorities, helping to research issues, develop recommendations, and advance initiatives that support the association’s strategic goals.

In addition to driving important work forward throughout the year, committees also strengthen member engagement and leadership development by providing opportunities for collaboration, shared decision-making, and deeper involvement in the organization's work. 

The Committee Member Experience

Serving on a committee is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the association’s governance and programming. While each committee has a distinct focus, all members can expect to:

  • Collaborate: Work alongside a diverse group of peers and experts from across the field.
  • Contribute: Provide input on projects, resources, and initiatives that support the gifted education community.
  • Commit: Serve a three-year term, participate in regular virtual meetings, and engage in project-based work between meetings. (Terms for this cycle begin September 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.)
Volunteer on a Committee

Your time and expertise help advance NAGC’s mission to support those who foster the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.

At NAGC, we deeply value the contributions and perspectives our members bring to every aspect of our work. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where open communication and diverse viewpoints are encouraged. Our goal is to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that reflects and serves all who support gifted children. To achieve this, we rely on dedicated members like you to serve on committees and help drive meaningful, lasting impact for the students and educators we serve.

Applications for the 2026-2027 term will be open April 21 - May 31, 2026.

2026 Committee Application Process

Please review the specific charges for each committee with openings for the 2026–2027 term, as well as the general committee descriptions available below.

Important Notes About the Process:

  • A separate application is required for each committee you wish to apply for (up to three total applications).
  • Within each application, you will be asked to rank your preference for that committee assignment (1st, 2nd, or 3rd choice) to help inform placement decisions.
  • Applicants must be current NAGC members in good standing and maintain membership throughout their three-year term. (Check your membership status.)
  • Applications open on April 21. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on May 31, 2026 through the individual committee application links below.
Get to Know our NAGC Committees 

Have you thought about joining a committee but aren't sure where you’d fit best? Now is your chance to meet our committee leaders and NAGC staff and learn a little more than the website tells you.

Join us for a virtual Committee Q&A! Our current leaders will be online to chat about what their committees actually do, the time commitment involved, and how their work impacts our community.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026  |  4:00 - 5:00 pm EDT

Register for the Q&A

Committees with Openings (2026 - 2027 Term)
Current NAGC Committees

Annual Fund Committee
Committee Members:
Seeks volunteers with various backgrounds and skillsets. Volunteers should be passionate about NAGC and its mission to support all those who work with gifted children. Previous experience fundraising for schools, community organizations, professional associations, or other groups is preferred. 

NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Awards Committee
Committee members:
  • Promote the NAGC awards in their communities and beyond, encouraging diverse and high-quality nominations
  • Conscientiously review the nominees to select recipients
  • Review awards and process for needed updates
  • May be asked to participate in the awards ceremony
NAGC Staff Partner: Jessica Gutierrez
Convention Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with NAGC staff in program planning for the NAGC convention
  • Provide sustainability and continuity for convention planning
  • Support the processes and systems involved in developing and managing the convention program
  • Facilitates the development of institutional knowledge and continuous improvement of the convention
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Development Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with Executive Director and staff liaison to develop an annual plan for fundraising to support the financial needs of the association aligned with the strategic plan
  • Collaborate with the National Office in order to accomplish their work and to the Board through bi-annual reports and presentations as required.
  • Annually reviews the success of the development plan including, performance metrics, and adequacy of the charge, and recommends any proposed changes to the board for approval.
  • Ensures that all processes and procedures are aligned with NAGC’s Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy 2.7
NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Diversity & Equity Committee
Committee members:
  • The Diversity/Equity Committee will meet regularly
  • Members will work with other NAGC committees and networks to increase diversity in membership
  • Members will work with others in the organization to increase issues of diversity in content
NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Elections Committee
Committee members work with the Board of Directors to:
  • Create eligibility criteria for each elected office
  • Recommend a slate of directors for membership's approval
  • Ensure a fair and equitable election process
No Elections Committee member may write a letter of recommendation for any applicant, or nominate an applicant for a Board or Network position while serving as a member of the Elections Committee.

NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Leadership Development Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with NAGC Staff and elected leaders to identify candidates to serve in leadership roles
  • Connect with potential leaders for volunteer opportunities
  • Provide support and training for volunteer leaders, particularly with committee and network leaders, to increase member engagement
NAGC Staff Partner: Jessica Gutierrez
Parent Editorial and Content Advisory Board
Committee members:
  • Work in concert with the Parenting for High Potential Editor to identify article ideas and potential authors; advise staff and leadership on recommended areas of focus; act as reviewers for articles as needed; and author PHP articles as appropriate
  • Develop content for other NAGC communications channels
  • Represent parent interests at the NAGC annual convention
  • Work closely with the Parent and Community Network to reach and support parents and caregivers
  • Support special projects/initiatives, as needed, aligned with the board’s strategic plan and in concert with the national office
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Professional Standards Committee
Committee members will work to share information on the current Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards by:
  • Reviewing Current Standards
  • Taking community’s input and translate into current needs and needed changes
  • Updating Standards (as needed)
  • Providing professional development webinars and sessions explaining the updated standards
  • Speaking with members who have questions about updates (within reason)
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Publications Committee
Committee members:
  • Review books, articles, framing papers, position papers, and toolkits as asked by Association Editor
  • Collaborate with the committee to seek out new topics and authors
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Committee members:
  • Commit to advocate and develop relationships with their elected officials
  • Recruit, through their network, at least two individuals from outside of their Congressional district who would be willing to advocate and develop relationships with their respective elected officials
  • Develop legislative recommendations (writing policy, regulations, and guidance) for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
NAGC Staff Partner: John Segota

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