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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 IAGC Conference

 Registration is Now Open!

VIEW THE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE


TWO - DAY EXPERIENCE

Friday &/or Saturday 

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VIRTUAL OPTION

Friday Only  

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Parent Saturday Only


NEW & UPCOMING

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

Registrations now OPEN for Fall 2024,  Winter 2025,  Summer 2025

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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.

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PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

CLICK HERE

2024 IAGC BOARD election results

Read more about our new Board Members HERE




RESEARCH, POLICY, & PUBLICATIONS

 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.




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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

Upcoming events


IAGC Members are the heart and soul of IAGC's Advocacy Efforts!  Don't let your membership lapse -- renew today!


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Our Assessment and Counseling Clinic helps families support their gifted and twice-exceptional students.  LEARN MORE


CTD provides comprehensive programs and services that guide and encourage students on their talent development journey.    LEARN MORE


The Avery Coonley School elevates high-achieving and gifted learners through immersion in a mutually talented community where intellect, curiosity, and creativity are enhanced by optimal challenge.  LEARN MORE

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All events are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted in the event registration. 

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Illinois Association for Gifted Children 

1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506

Phone: 630-907-5047


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The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

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