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Gifted students are found in all populations and grade levels. As a result, California must develop the intellectual capacity and the intellectual potential of the next generation to ensure that the state has the opportunity to be a leader in a competitive market. California Association for the Gifted strongly endorses differentiation and excellence in educational programming to meet this goal.
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Parents and educators in the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) have been the principal supporters of gifted learners in California since 1966. The program benefits that gifted children enjoy today are a direct result of that support. Your membership makes you a part of the team working for gifted education. Through your membership in CAG, you clearly demonstrate that you actively support gifted education in California. Receive information on CAG events through our member mailing list and CAG member exclusive benefits. Network with other parents at CAG events. Become a member today to advocate for your child and others!
Does your Child’s Gifted Program Need Additional Funding Support?
California schools are funded through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) as a means to provide greater flexibility to school districts in the distribution of equitable funding that is responsive to local needs. Through LCFF, the state is providing the decision-making power to school districts and their school boards, with input from parents and community members to make fiscal decisions for student needs. School districts engage parents, staff, and community members to gather input to develop a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) that addresses the needs of all students. Make sure gifted students are included in your school district’s LCAP. Request that your school district include programming and services for gifted students by submitting a letter to your school board and superintendent.
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Do you have questions about your gifted child? View our FAQ page to get common questions about gifted children answered.
Position Papers | Academic & Intellectual
Academic & Intellectual support
University and District Sponsored Certificate Programs
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Teacher Qualifications
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Middle School Gifted Services
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Infancy and Early Childhood
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Identification of Gifted Students
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Homeschooling the Gifted Learner
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Highly and Profoundly Gifted Children
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High School Programs for Gifted Students
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Grouping Practices for Gifted Learners
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Gifted Learners in the Regular Classroom
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Extending and Differentiating the Common Core
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Early Learning K-3
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Assessment and Evaluation of Gifted Services
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Academic Programs and Services for Gifted Learners
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Acceleration
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Questions to Ask as a Parent or Caretaker of a Gifted Child
Working collaboratively with the district, school or classroom teacher is a great way to ensure services for students who are gifted. When meeting regarding your child’s educational plan, communicate your child’s needs clearly, offer information that is relevant, be a part of the solution, and work as a partner with the school / teacher. When you leave the meeting, there should be a clear understanding of the next steps. Some of these questions might be helpful in your conversation as the parent or caretaker of a gifted child.
Common Core and the GATE Standards
The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. All position papers approved by the CAG Board of Directors are consistent with the organization’s philosophy and mission, and the current research in the field. This paper focuses on extending and differentiating the California Common Core Standards for the gifted students.
GATE Standards
California State Board of Education publishes a recommendation standard for gifted programming.
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Resources
Whether you suspect that your quirky and spirited child may be gifted, or your quiet and sensitive child has been identified as one in your school, below are some resources and tools to support your efforts in helping your child succeed. In this list, you can find various associations, journals, organizations/programs, and research centers that focus on gifted education and supporting gifted students.
Position Papers | Social & Emotional
Social & Emotional Support
Underrepresentation
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperUnderrepresentation The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. All position papers...
Twice-Exceptional Gifted Students
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperTwice-Exceptional Gifted Students The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. All position...
Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperSocial and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students....
Intellectual Peer Interaction
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperIntellectual Peer Interaction The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. All position...
Gifted Children at Risk Academically and Intellectually
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperGifted Children at Risk Academically and Intellectually The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented...
Characteristics of Gifted Children
Position Papers, Social & Emotional Support
CAG Position PaperCharacteristics of Gifted Children The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) periodically publishes position papers that deal with issues, policies, and practices that have an impact on the education of gifted and talented students. All...