Benefits of CAGT Membership

...is the only state-wide advocacy organization dedicated to the needs of identified gifted children and other talented, creative, and high ability learners in Colorado.
...is an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
...supports local affiliates across the state in an effort to connect gifted families though programming and networking opportunities.
...publishes a quarterly enewsletter, monthly calendar of “Happenings,” holds an annual fall conference each year, and provides additional opportunities for gifted stakeholders.
...maintains a website and listserve for communicating with our members.
...has close ties with the universities that train specialists in gifted education.
...informs policy makers on the needs of gifted learners and advocates for improvements that affect high ability learners.
...works closely with the Colorado State Department of Education, Colorado State Advisory Committee, the Academy of Colorado Educators, and the Gifted Education Coalition.
...hosts an annual Legislative Day at the state capitol providing 8th – 12th grade students an opportunity to shadow legislators and for adults to learn more about advocating for Colorado’s gifted children.
...welcomes all parents, educators, community, and business people as members.