About Promise
​Deadline for article submissions for the September Issue
The Promise Newsletter, a MEMBER-ONLY BENEFIT, is the quarterly publication of the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children. 
Promise provides members with information regarding:
  • State of New Jersey and national advocacy initiatives for gifted education
  • Educator and parent opportunities and resources in New Jersey
  • Information about educating the gifted child
  • Working with the gifted child at home
  • Research/best practices in gifted education ​ ​
If you are an educator, parent, student, or someone else concerned about the needs of gifted students, NJAGC encourages you to share your knowledge and expertise with the gifted community by writing an article* for the Promise Newsletter.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
  • Classroom activities/projects for gifted programs
  • Classroom activities/projects for general education classes
  • Instructional strategies
  • Winning kids/teachers
  • Aligning G&T activities/projects to the Core Curriculum State Standards
  • Tips for parents and educators; Parenting the gifted child
  • Advocating for the gifted
  • Social/emotional issues; Understanding the gifted child
  • Announcements about upcoming events
  • Student submissions including both writing and art
  • Identifying undeserved populations including EL and special education students
All items, including photos* (in .jpg format) and accompanying caption/s, must be camera-ready and submitted electronically to Joanne Emery, Promise editor, at Promisenewsletter@njagc.org.

​*Obtaining parental permission for publication of material about minor children is the responsibility of the person submitting the article/photo, etc.  Obtaining permission for publication of material about adults is the responsibility of the person submitting the article/photo, etc.