Parents and Educators: Looking for virtual resources for the gifted children in your lives? NJAGC has carefully curated a list of some of the best. Click the button to start exploring.

Cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Jersey. In the best interest of all involved, NJAGC has cancelled its conference scheduled for March 20, 2020.
More details will be forthcoming to those affected by this action.
Be safe and healthy! ​

NJAGC thanks you for your patience as we are working on sending reimbursements to those who have requested them.
On March 4, 2020,  Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lamont Repollet, presented NJAGC with a Resolution to  honor March as Gifted and Talented Students Month in New Jersey.  
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Dr. Lamont Repollet, Commissioner of Education
Dr. Peggy McDonald Assistant Commissioner - Student Services
Leslie Franks-McRae, Director, Office of Supplemental Educational Programs
Kathy Goldenberg, NJSBOE President
Roberta Braverman, NJAGC Advocacy Vice President
Lynne Henwood, NJAGC President
Michelle Falanga, NJAGC Trustee
Cierra Belin, NJDOE Data Analyst
Fatimah Burnam-Watkins, NJSBOE member
Andrew Mulvihill, NJSBOE Vice President​
Governor Murphy signed a proclamation recognizing March as Gifted & Talented students Month in NJ, but unfortunately the presentation did not occur as scheduled at the NJAGC annual conference on March 20, as it was canceled due to COVID-19. Read the important statements of support in both pieces.

The Strengthening Gifted Education Act -
​A4710 /S3258 is now law.

Read all about The Strengthening Gifted Education Act and how your school district can get ready! 
Thank you to all who called or sent webforms. Our collective efforts made this happen. 
For more information,  please email advocacy@njagc..org​

Click here to read the Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act
​This Act was the collaborative effort of NJAGC, NJPSA, NJSBA, NJASA, GSCS and met the legal requirements of the NJDoE.  It is also supported by NJEA.
NJAGC IS TEAMING UP WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THE LAW APPLIES TO YOU!  WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!

NJAGC hosted 2 great family events in January 2020, over 200 participated

Regional Enrichment Activities for Children with High Abilities (REACH)
our Keynote Speaker was
Writer/Motivator/Game Guy/Fun Guy S.F.Hochman
who encouraged us to make the most of our talents and abilities by letting it RIP - Resist… Insist… Persist! How to RIP It Good!
Read more about S.F.HochmanFollowing the welcoming assembly there were interactive, hands-on enrichment activities grouped by interests, focusing on higher-level, creative thinking, and team building; with another great info session for parents and educators
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The day closed with recognition of student art and writing contest winners, PD hour certificates were provided, there were door prize drawings, & many opportunities to network.  
Consider hosting a REACH in your area. Contact us REACH@njagc.org

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​In February 2018, NJAGC shared Best Practices for gifted  at three Regional Networking Meetings hosted by the NJDoE.  Check out these slideshows and the valuable information shared.  Ask your county education specialists to host more trainings in gifted education! NJAGC will provide speakers.

Our Mission

The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children is a champion for gifted children.  We are passionate advocates promoting programs, networks, and legislative actions to meet the needs of these students statewide.