About North Carolina Association for the Gifted & Talented
The North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of academically and/or intellectually gifted students. Specifically, the Association seeks to:
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Increase public knowledge about the nature and needs of the academically and/or intellectually gifted,
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Assess public policy and work to establish and maintain those policies that benefit the education of the gifted,
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Enhance collaborative efforts between stakeholders in gifted education,
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Examine “best practices” revealed in current research and increase the relevancy and utilization of these practices to guide implementation of gifted programs,
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Support personnel preparation and professional growth among those working with gifted students, and
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Encourage action research and other initiatives that benefit gifted students.