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Register today! What's Inside:
Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference.

Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of your gifted child. Sessions available in English and Spanish.

Message from the President

What does it mean to be Twice Exceptional (2E)?

CAG Conference Keynote Sessions

Why Should You Attend the 2019 Conference?

Saturday Social

#CAGcon Registration At-A-Glance

57th Annual CAG Conference Kickoff

For General Information or questions regarding the 58th Annual CAG Conference, including Registration and Vendor information, please contact Conference Chair Krista Landgraf and Krisa Muller: CAGConferenceContact@gmail.com

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2020 Conference At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference. Register today! #CAGcon 2020 Schedule At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 for #CAGcon 2020. Register today! Parent Day Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social,...

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As you get to know your sensitive, energetic toddler, watch your 10 year struggle to fit in at school, or agonize with your high schooler about multiple college choices, you may wonder why your child seems different from other children. Is your child gifted? If yes, what next? NAGC works to provide you the tools you need to help your child succeed.

Advice from William Schlitz, father of Haley Taylor Schlitz, on raising a gifted child.

Gifted at a Glance

Is My Child Gifted?

Diving Deeper

NAGC Publications for Parents

Working with Your Child's School

There is a skill to advocating for your child in school.

Find tips on how to work with your child's teacher and school to provide a challenging curriculum.

Resources for Your Child

There are hundreds of camps, enrichment curriculum, games, and weekend programs for your child to enjoy.

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As you get to know your sensitive, energetic toddler, watch your 10 year struggle to fit in at school, or agonize with your high schooler about multiple college choices, you may wonder why your child seems different from other children. Is your child gifted? If yes, what next?

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SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

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Supporting the social & emotional needs of the gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional since 1981.

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GATE stands for Gifted And Talented Education. The GATE program provides curriculum and instruction to further challenge students who are identified with an aptitude significantly beyond average.  Children may show evidence of high performance capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity or in specific academic fields.

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To provide gifted learners an individualized education program grounded in rigorous standards, technological skills, and differentiated opportunities.

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We are a team - families, students, and teachers!  I value your input and feedback.  I look forward to working with you this year!  Please take some time to complete the surveys below.

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Welcome to my class! I look forward to the year ahead. I would like to get to know your child from your perspective. Please help me get to know your child better by answering the questions below!

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*21st Century Skills
*Depth and Complexity
*Growth Mindset
*Making Connections
*Personal Reflection

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Tamara Fisher was a K-12 gifted education specialist for a school district located on an Indian reservation in northwestern Montana and past president of the Montana Association of Gifted and Talented Education.

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Parents of gifted kids tend to be information junkies. We want to know everything we can about how our kids think and how we can help them. These resources are just a few suggestions for launching places. You could get an unofficial Ph.D. in giftedness if you read everything that was available (and maybe you ...

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*Myth: GATE students need more work.
*Truth: GATE students should receive work that will push them, not additional work but differentiated assignments.

*Myth: GATE students are great at everything and receive all A's
*Truth: Sure, some gifted students are good at many things; others are exceptionally able at only a few things. It's important to support the whole child. Celebrate the successes and embrace the challenges.

*Myth: Gifted students don't need help.
*Truth: Everyone needs encouragement and help.  Gifted students need guidance from well-trained teachers who challenge and support them in order to fully develop their abilities.