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!
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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
MAGC Stands in Support of NAGC Statement
Michigan Association for Gifted Children stands in full support of a recent statement by the National Association for Gifted Children regarding the recent trends in
MAGC Social Justice Statement
The Michigan Association for Gifted Children recognizes the pain, frustration, and grief caused by more than 400 years of racial injustice and inequality in the
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
December 2019 – The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is the gold standard of best practices for districts and ISDs in Michigan. Gifted students are included in the wording
New Academic Acceleration Policy Guidelines for ALL Michigan schools
In June 2019, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) published new Academic Acceleration Policy Guidelines for ALL Michigan schools. This includes the guidance about the
ESSA Funding for Gifted 2019
September 2019 – Great news from the Michigan Department of Education – pass it on to your school district! Need more information on ESSA funding and
Differentiation…Comprehension Approaches to Developing Talent Conference
December 2018 – The Michigan Association for Gifted Children is co-hosting a conference on April 25 at Ottawa ISD. The theme is “Differentiation…Comprehension Approaches to Developing
