Annual Convention Call for Proposals

OVERVIEW:

NAGC26, the NAGC Annual Convention, is the nation’s premier event for those dedicated to the education of gifted and talented learners. The NAGC Convention Committee is now accepting proposals for sessions to be presented at the in-person convention, November 5–8, 2026, in Milwaukee, WI.

PROPOSAL DESIGN:

Presenters for NAGC26 are encouraged to design sessions that are interactive, practical, and grounded in both innovation and best practice. Because the majority of attendees serve in practitioner roles—classroom teachers, campus specialists, and district coordinators—your proposals will resonate most when they balance theory with real-world application.

More than 40% of NAGC25 attendees were first-time participants, many of whom were new to gifted education. Please keep this broad range of experience in mind as you shape the focus and accessibility of your session.

NAGC26 sessions are organized into 16 Network Strands. We encourage potential presenters to review the strand descriptions to find the best match for your proposed session. 

Presenters are asked to:

• Consider the audience and content level for their presentations.
• Consider the modality/type of presentation they’ll be sharing.
• Consider alternative durations for their presentation.
• Provide three learning outcomes. NAGC will be publishing these outcomes with session descriptions for NAGC26.

For additional support for presenting at NAGC, view the step-by-step process for presenting using this how-to guide.

PROPOSAL TOPICS:

Proposal Alignment with NAGC's Strategic Plan and Gifted Education in Wisconsin

We encourage proposals that align with the goals outlined in NAGC’s Strategic Plan. Equity and the needs of diverse learners are central priorities for NAGC. Sessions that highlight strategies, research, or practices supporting traditionally underserved gifted students are strongly encouraged.

The NAGC 2026 Local Host Committee has compiled a list of proposed topics of interest to attendees relevant to the needs of Wisconsin. The topics of interest are coming soon.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS TIMELINE:

CALL FOR PROPOSALS INFORMATIONAL MEETING

NAGC26 Call for Proposals Info Meeting

December 8, 2025

5 p.m. ET

Interested in presenting at NAGC26 in Milwaukee? The Call for Proposals opens December 15. To help you prepare, we encourage you to join staff and the NAGC Convention Committee for a free informational session all about the proposal process. New presenters are especially encouraged to attend!

PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS:

Expert reviewers from the NAGC Networks conduct redacted reviews using the Proposal Rubric. The rubric has been updated for 2026. Please take a moment to review the rubric to familiarize yourself with how the proposals will be scored. Network Program Chairs and National Convention Committee members finalize the selections to ensure the process is fair, balanced, and broadly representative of the field. Submitters will receive an email in mid-May 2026 about the status of their proposal submission(s). 

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SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

The Call for Proposals is open December 15, 2025 - February 2, 2026.