About MAGC
The Michigan Association for Gifted Children provides the resources and the know-how to help parents and educators improve the lives of Michigan’s advanced and accelerated children. We are THE source of information, education, advocacy, and support for this diverse community of learners, and the adults who love them.
Our organization is all about gifted children and those who are concerned with them. Whatever you’re seeking, be it an article, a link, a contact name, event information or more, we hope you will find it here. If you don’t, please feel free to use the Contact Us link to find the name of a staff member or volunteer who can assist you.
- Opportunities to connect with others who share your interests, regionally and throughout the state
- Publication of our Images newsletter
- Online forums for parents & educators
- GT101 – a PowerPoint type presentation on the “basics” about gifted children and their education that you can use however you’d like
- Conferences for educators and parents, with discounts for members
- Programs and get-togethers for gifted children and their families
- Local chapters
- Advocacy at the state, local, and national levels
- Access to online and print resources
- Speakers Bureau
- Mini-grants and scholarships for members
Browse around the site where you’ll find all kinds of information about us and about the gifted – thoughts to help you nurture, support, and advocate for the gifted. We invite you to join us as we work together for the benefit of Michigan’s gifted students. Click Join Today or Contribute to learn more about how you can be a part of this vital organization!
FREE Presentation On Gifted Education
Our unique GT101 Overview is our way of saying thank you for all of your support. We have meticulously designed it to be a ready-to-use PowerPoint type presentation for anyone wanting to learn more about gifted education.
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An estimated 90,000 gifted children across the state are no longer receiving the support and encouragement they need, or appropriate academic challenges that allow them to fully develop their unique abilities.
Now more than ever before, our work to educate and support teachers, parents, and children is critically important in filling that gap.
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Your Membership Allows Us To
- Advocate for gifted education
- Provide scholarships and grants for students and teachers to pursue a unique interest
- Expand our on-line resources to better serve Michigan parents
- Provide guidance and training for parents so they can effectively advocate for their children
- Offer unique conferences and opportunities for continued learning at affordable rates
- Expand our direct support to gifted teachers and coordinators
Latest News & Announcements
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINEES SOUGHT
MAGC is currently soliciting nominations for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in Gifted Education. This award recognizes truly outstanding educators who have or are making
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Michigan Association for Gifted Children is pleased to announce that in 2024 it will once again offer summer scholarships for students seeking a rewarding
Gifted and Talented Spring Conference
Gifted and Talented Spring Conference April 22, 2024 8:30 (registration) 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Hope College, Haworth Events Center, Holland MI Audience: Educators, Administrators, Parents and College Students Instructor: Dr.
MAGC Annual Conference, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Avondale High School
Hitting a Moving Target: Meeting Gifted Students Where They Are, the MAGC annual conference will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 a.m.
Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners (USGL) – Series
https://www.edupaths.org/catalog?Search=usgl Who are gifted learners? In this free online series, Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners (USGL), we will introduce you to the gifted learner and
Our Work with the Michigan Department of Education
Gifted and Talented CNA – Comprehensive Needs Assessment submitted to the MDE The four (4) main goals of the MI GT CNA (Comprehensive Needs Assessment)
