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Looking for a fun and educational family event?  

Join NJAGC and Heroes Academy on Friday evening,
June 14th from 5:30-7:00 pm
at Heroes Academy in New Brunswick ​
NJAGC is looking for a part-time independent contractor to perform business administrative functions.  Flexible hours.  May work from home.  Approximately 10 hours per week, and up to 20 hours per week during in March.  Competitive hourly rate.  Mount Laurel area preferable.  Please email njagc@njagc.org for more information.

Thank you for attending our conference! 
Hope we ignited your passion!

Thanks to all our wonderful presenters!


​​OUR KEYNOTE
The Spark that Sets the Flame ​
Jeff Danielian 
Teacher Resource Specialist and Editor of Teaching for High Potential, (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 Johns Hopkins University, and President-Elect, NAGC
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 to 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 ground up: A first principle approach to talent development


Take 5 Minutes to Make a Difference For Gifted Education in New Jersey!

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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.