MAGC Annual Spring Conference

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor, MI Blueprint for Brilliance: Building a Foundation for Gifted Students, the MAGC annual conference will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Register now! Keynote titled “Making Today’s Classrooms Work for Gifted Learners” will be given by Dina Brulles plus many more … Read more

Register for an Educational Course on 2E Learners

Register here for this important educational course! Twice Exceptional Learners: Precocious and Perplexing (USGL) In this course, we examine gifted children with learning disabilities. The difficulties with identifying this population will be explored. We will examine the typical characteristics of 2e students and common patterns in test scores. Then, we will discuss strategies for supporting … Read more

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

The Michigan Association for Gifted Children will hold its Annual Meeting on: Saturday, September 27, 20251-3 p.m.Michigan State UniversityBrody Hall, Room 134All are welcome!If you know you are planning to attend, please email president@migiftedchild.org so we can watch for you.Please park at the Kellogg Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. Parking is $15 for the day. … Read more

APPLY TODAY FOR SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

The Michigan Association for Gifted Children is pleased to announce that in 2025 it will once again offer summer scholarships for students seeking a rewarding summer experience (camp, class, etc.). This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Interested students can use our online application, which provides applicants with an easy, streamlined method of applying. … Read more

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 exceptional contributions to gifted education in the state of Michigan. This is the highest award offered by the Michigan Association for Gifted Children (MAGC). You can find the online nomination … Read more

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. Susan Assouline Helping Gifted Students Soar! The keynote speaker, Susan Assouline, from the Belin-Blank Acceleration Institute, University of Iowa, will share different ways to ACCELERATE students, including the use of … Read more

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 their characteristics, as well as discuss the academic and social-emotional needs that impact their educational experience and growth. The courses in this series will explore the gifted learners’ social/emotional characteristics, … Read more

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) document are as follows: Summary:  The approximately 75,000 K-12 Gifted Students in Michigan in any given year, deserve to have a full year’s worth of progress.  In order to accomplish … Read more

President’s Letter

Greetings MAGC Board and Members! Happy Autumn!  It has been a joy to serve as president of the Michigan Association for Gifted Children for the past year. I, like you, share a passion for helping students, educators, and families from across the state. I look forward to continuing the work of supporting the needs of … Read more