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Welcome to CAG!

CAG is here to support educators and parents in meeting the needs of Connecticut's gifted, talented, and high-potential children. Our mission is to help these, and all, children reach their potential. We offer resources, information and programs for students, parents, and educators, so please explore our Web site to start the learning process!

Latest Information

CAG Annual Dinner May 15, 2013

The Connecticut Association for the Gifted held its much anticipated annual dinner on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Inn at Middletown. Attendees got a chance to network and enjoyed peformances by students from the Renzulli Academy in Hartford. [ more ]


Register Now For SENGinar May 16

"A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding and Managing Developmental Asynchronies in Young Highly Gifted Children" can be viewed on Thursday, May 16 from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. The presenter is Stephanie Meyer, PhD. [ more ]


ConFraTute at UConn July 14-19

CAG members receive a significant discount to attend Confratute, the longest running summer institute on enrichment-based differentiated teaching held at the University of Connecticut for over 30 years! Confratute is a combined CONference, and an instiTUTE with a lot of FRATernity in between. Learn more about CAG member's special pricing.

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Get Your CAG Parent's Handbook

Every parent should own CAG's invaluable primer to gifted education in Connecticut, and raising gifted children in general.  Titled A Parent's Guide to Gifted Education: What it Means to Have a Gifted Child, this book is every parent's first step in charting their child's educational future.

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CAG Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer is a great time for vacation and fun... but it's also a great time for children to explore areas of learning in ways that are different than those they are exposed to during the school year. The summer programs listed are just a sample of the day and overnight enrichment programs that are available throughout the state and region. For a more comprehensive list of programs in other states, please visit the NAGC website and search for "summer program."

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New England Conference 2013

The New England Conference on Talent Development and Gifted Education will be in Portland, Maine this October 24-25. "Creating Strong Roots: Nurturing the Growth and Development of the Whole Child" is the theme this year. Mark your calendars to join CAG and  educators from across Connecticut and New England for this excellent learning, sharing and networking opportunity.  Visit the NECGT website for more details as they become available.


CAG's Affiliate Membership Program

The Affiliate Membership Program is a way for members of a local group to all become CAG members at a discounted rate, as well as receive even more benefits.  We would love to work with you to bring resources to help in your community.  Want to find out more? Click here to find out how you can start a CAG Affiliate in your town and help make education better for all learners.


CAG's Professional Development Program

Want to start the new year off on the right foot?  Why not utilize the techniques of gifted education pedagogy to engage and excite a wide range of students?  CAG has teamed up with some of the region's foremost authorities in education to deliver quality PD that is authoritative, accessible, and affordable.  For more information, visit the Professional Development section of our website.


CAG's Teacher Resource Group Supports CT Educators

Looking to support educators in your home town and help them meet the needs of a wide range of high-potential learners?   CAG members can receive support from Specialists in our Teacher Resource Group to help find solutions to the challenges presented by gifted students. For more information on how CAG TRG can help you, visit our Teacher Resource Group page and become a member today!


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