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 Illinois Association for Gifted Children 


The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is a not-for-profit corporation that was established in 1989 by a small group of educators who wanted to create a voice within Illinois to further the opportunities to better understand the educational and social/ emotional needs of gifted individuals. To that end, gifted educators, parents of gifted children, and other individuals continue to support the IAGC mission and related goals. IAGC is an Affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.

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2024 Board Election RESULTS

Congratulations to Dr. Evan Glazer, President, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, on his re-election to the IAGC Board of Directors. 

Dr.  Glazer has served on the IAGC Board from January 2021 to the present date.  His current term concludes Dec 31, 2024. His term will run from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

As an IAGC board member, Dr. Glazer supports the Education committee and worked with a team of students to develop the Learning Enrichment Engine for IAGC, which provides information about access to free or scholarship-based enrichment programs throughout the state of Illinois. 

Goals for the IAGC

"My core interests are to make learning enrichment more accessible to students and families around the state. That includes spreading awareness of free or scholarship-based opportunities, writing grants to create free outreach programs at IMSA, and making programs available in new locations around the state. The most recent has been an IMSA Hub in Carbondale, and we aim to create an access point in Chicago. I believe these priorities will serve the IAGC community well because we are creating these access points for students throughout grades K-12, and are purposefully identifying locations where there is a need to offer enrichment services."

Read more about the IAGC Board of Directors.


OPEN!! STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for two student scholarships are now open through February 15, 2025.

  • Grades 1-8  Carol Morreale Scholarship
  • Grades 9-12  IAGC Distinguished Student Scholarship

Learn More Here




NEW!!  IAGC Professional directory



NEW & UPCOMING

        • Save the Date:  LEADERSHIP SUMMIT   May 2, 2025 
        • Save the Date:  30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE   October 27 & 28, 2025
        • New Timeline for Student Scholarships
        • New Support Membership Opportunities!
        • New Professional Directory of Resources and Services to help teachers and caregivers of gifted students!    Members-only  January to September

Gifted Education Modules: Foundations in Teaching Advanced Learners in the Classroom

Registrations now OPEN for  Winter 2025,  Summer 2025

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RESEARCH, POLICY, & PUBLICATIONS


ACCELERATION SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE for SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND PARENTS

In May 2024, the IAGC and ISBE collaborated in producing the IAGC Leadership Summit: Unpacking the Accelerated Placement Act, a day long virtual workshop for Illinois administrators and program coordinators.    The Summit presented updates, details, and best practices and addressed numerous questions from attendees. 

While the Accelerated Placement Act provides guidance and requirements intended to open higher level learning opportunities to more kids, we know that it can also be confusing, overwhelming, and open to some interpretation and choice. 

It is from the expertise and advisement offered at the Summit that the IAGC collected the key points, questions, and advice into the Acceleration Policy and Procedures Clarifications, Support, and Guidance Document.

The IAGC offers this document to the many educators, administrators, and parents who are working to support advanced learners across the state of Illinois.  We hope it will provide you with tools that will help your community build a strong and supportive program for advanced learners at any age, and at every stage of their education.

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY HERE



 IAGC is proud to release the LearnLong case study report:

Promising Practices for Equity and Inclusion: A Portrait of Six Illinois Schools .

IAGC  Virtual IAGC Parent Forum    Oct 25-27, 2022       

           Tue and Wed evening, Thu morning


 SB3164 SCH CD-ASSESSMENT RESTRICTION

PASSED

Sponsored by:  Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning restrictions on prekindergarten through grade 2 assessments, provides that the term "diagnostic and screening purposes" includes to determine eligibility for advanced academic programs, as defined in the Gifted and Talented Children and Children Eligible for Accelerated Placement Article of the Code. Effective immediately.



EXPLORE & SUPPORT

IAGC / IMSA LEARNING ENRICHMENT ENGINE

Please explore this NEW resource for students across the state of Illinois!  Look for FREE or SCHOLARSHIP BASED events for kids of all ages and various interests.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Advanced Programs

 IAGC Resources


Current Laws & Policy Impacting

Advanced Learners                              Legislation Overview   


Parent and Educator Resources

Resources for Parents

Resources for Educators

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Illinois Association for Gifted Children 

1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506

Phone: 630-907-5047


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