SAVE THE DATE!  
MARCH 22
28th Annual NJAGC conference
MARCH 23
REACH 2019

Ignite Passion with Purpose
March 22, 2019
The Conference Center at Mercer,
1200 Old Trenton Road ,West Windsor. 

How can we infuse creativity and intensity with motivation and engagement for our gifted learners? Our presenters will tackle this topic with you, and offer thought-provoking and practical ways to engage and inspire the gifted learners in your life.  

Join us for an incredible lineup of some of the most brilliant minds in the field of gifted!


​​OUR KEYNOTE
The Spark that Sets the Flame ​
Jeff Danielian 
Teacher Resource Specialist and Editor of Teaching for High Potential, President-Elect, National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
​Workshop
Extending and Enhancing Your Unit of Instruction: From Process to Product

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​​OUR PRESENTER
Jonathan Plucker, Ph.D
Jonathan is the Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at the John Hopkins University. 
Workshop 1
Creativity Through the Magic of Constraints
Workshop 2 
What's Your School's Talent Development Plan?

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​​OUR PRESENTER
Rachel McAnallen, Ph.D
Known simply as "Ms.Math" to children across the country.  Rachel McAnallen has devoted her life to sharing the joy and beauty of mathematics with learners of all ages. A professional educator for over half a century, Rachel travels the world teaching her subject every grade level.
Workshop 
Math for those who those who think they can't do math -
​YES YOU CAN!

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 ​​OUR PRESENTER
Julie Lamb Milligan , Ph.D
Dr. Julie Milligan holds a Ph.D in Special Education (Gifted, Talented & Creative Education) and Curriculum Instruction. She is currently a professor in the Dept. of Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Special Education at Arkansas State University. Recipient of  several curriculum awards including a national award. 
​Workshop 
Stakeholders: What they don't know will hurt them.

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​​OUR INTERNATIONAL PRESENTER
TIJL KOENDERINK
A Dutch gifted specialist, a founding board member of the Leonardostiching, a foundation aimed at setting up full-time programs for the gifted and talented. He started Novilo, which is the biggest gifted themed training company in the Netherlands. 
​Workshop 
Education from the group up: A first principle approach to talent development


REACH 2019
Regional Enrichment Activities for Children with High Abilities
​Saturday, March 23, 2019 10AM – 1PM
AT
Ethel McKnight School
57 Twin Rivers Drive South, East Windsor, NJ 08520 

Make a New Year's Resolution to Support Gifted Education in New Jersey!

NJAGC is looking for Promise submissions!  Articles, photos, student art and writing...these are always welcome!  Submissions for our next edition are due by April 15th.  Click the button for details!

If you are a member and have NOT been receiving your Promise magazine, please contact president@njagc.org.  Thank you!

​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.
​Featured Topic 
Explore Resources
on
Math Education
Did you miss the presentation on Supporting & Understanding Gifted Children
by Tijil Koenderink, a Dutch Gifted Specialist?
We got you covered! 
Links to his presentation - #1
Links to his presentation - #2

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.