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The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is an organization of parents, educators, and others committed to the education and development of children with diverse gifts and talents. We educate, support, and influence those who touch the lives of children and focus our energies to meet the needs of children with gifts and talents in Illinois.
Why is my IAGC membership so important? Your membership supports IAGC’s vision. It is the vision of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children that the diverse expressions of gifts and talents of all individuals are valued by society. Responsibility for nurturing, encouraging, and supporting the full development of potential in children and youth is accepted and shared by their families, educators, and communities. Individuals value themselves and their accomplishments. Their contributions are celebrated by society. More About the Benefits of Membership Illinois definition of gifted and talented children: "For the purposes of this Article, 'gifted and talented children' means children and youth with outstanding talent who perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other children and youth of their age, experience, and environment. A child shall be considered gifted and talented in any area of aptitude, and, specifically, in language arts and mathematics, by performing in the top 5% locally in that area of aptitude." 105 ILCS 5/14A-20105 ILCS 5/14A-20 |
Latest News
Deadline May 25, 2012 - Call for Proposals for 2013 Convention - Get it here. Read "Stop short-changing our most gifted children" by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, IAGC University Liaison and NAGC President, here. See photo of Max McGee presenting Trustees' Award to IAGC's Sally Walker at IMSA's 25th Gala here. See recent tv interview with IAGC Board member, IMSA's Dr. Max McGee, here. Read "An evolutionary perspective on giftedness" by Ben Hebebrand, IAGC Independent/Private School Liaison, here. Members Only: Spring 2012 Courier Newsletter now is online. Login and get it here. JOURNAL 2012 FOCUS: Social and Emotional Issues - Members Read contents here - Order here Professional Development: Register now for these sessions: - June 13 & 14 - Deep Comprehension with Pam DePinto Details here - June 18-21 Gifted Education Seminar—The Next Step, taught by Barbara McClarty and Cathy Greene Details here. - June 20 & 21 - Gifted Education Seminar (GES) with Pam DePinto Details here - August 6 thru 10 - Gifted Education Seminar (GES) with Cathy Greene & Rosina Gallagher Details here - August 7 & 8 - Kick It Up A Notch—Adding Rigor to Differentiation, Grades K-8, with Pamela DePinto and Sally Walker Details here
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