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.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
~Winston Churchill
Profound words to reflect upon as your New Jersey Association for Gifted Children is on the brink of announcing some exciting news!
Announcing njagcConnect
NJAGC is proud to announce that we will be offering informative webinars to support our members. We listened to your requests for more guidance, support, and resources, and we hope these webinars will provide you with all of that and more.
Parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, pre-service teachers, principals, stay tuned for quality webinars brought to you by top practitioners and researchers in the field of gifted education!
Our first webinar is on the Wednesday,July 1st at 7.30pm.
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.
(PHOTO from left to right) 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.
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The Strengthening Gifted Education Act 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
Read the Law: The Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act
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NJAGC leaders are hard at work with the NJ Department of Education. An advisory committee of over 50 participants was established representing 19 of 21 counties and is comprised of parents, teachers, supervisors, principals, superintendents, and leaders from the county offices of the NJDOE. The first meeting was on April 23. Five subcommittees are meeting virtually to help provide resources for implementing the law, identification, services and programs for gifted students, professional development, and the intersectionality of cognitive and affective needs of gifted students. More information will be in the next edition of Promise newlsetter, a members only benefit of NJAGC.
To get up-to-the-minute access to resources, please follow NJAGC on social media @NJAGCgifted on Twitter and Facebook Be sure to check every Monday & Thursday.
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
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. |
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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.
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