California Association for the Gifted

California Association for the Gifted Founded in 1961, the California Association for the Gifted is an organization of educators, parents,

🍂 Invest in your gifted education practice this fall!Join the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) for our Virtua...
08/16/2026

🍂 Invest in your gifted education practice this fall!

Join the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) for our Virtual Fall Institute for Educators on September 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT.

This one-day virtual learning experience is designed to give educators practical strategies for supporting gifted and talented learners, from early childhood through high school. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with ideas you can put into practice.

🐦 Early Bird Registration: $125 through September 1
🎟️ Regular Registration: $149
💻 Virtual — learn from wherever you are!

Gifted learners deserve classrooms where their strengths are recognized, their needs are understood, and their potential is supported. We hope you’ll join us.

🔗 Register and learn more at www.cagifted.org/events

🎉 That’s a Wrap on the CAG Summer Institute! 💙💛As we close out an inspiring three days of learning, connection, and coll...
07/24/2026

🎉 That’s a Wrap on the CAG Summer Institute! 💙💛

As we close out an inspiring three days of learning, connection, and collaboration, the CAG Executive Board extends our heartfelt thanks to every presenter, participant, volunteer, and partner who helped make this year’s Summer Institute meaningful.

Together, we explored new ideas, strengthened our practice, and renewed our commitment to supporting the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.

Thank you for showing up, sharing your brilliance, and investing in gifted education. We look forward to continuing this important work with you throughout the year.

From our squares to yours, thank you for being part of the CAG community!

🎓 Final Day Reminder: Earn University Credit! ☀️📚Before the CAG Summer Institute wraps up, don’t miss the opportunity to...
07/24/2026

🎓 Final Day Reminder: Earn University Credit! ☀️📚

Before the CAG Summer Institute wraps up, don’t miss the opportunity to turn your professional learning into university credit!

Summer Institute participants can earn 3 university credits through UCSB Professional and Continuing Education for just $45 per credit.

Take the next step in your professional growth while gaining practical, research-based strategies to better serve gifted learners.

📚 Available to all CAG Summer Institute attendees.

🔗 Register for university credit: https://bit.ly/UCSBSummerCredit

Thank you for joining us for an inspiring Summer Institute. We hope you’ll continue your learning journey with CAG throughout the year!

🌟 Final Day Featured Speaker: Dr. Julia NybergWe’re closing out the CAG Summer Institute with an outstanding lineup, inc...
07/24/2026

🌟 Final Day Featured Speaker: Dr. Julia Nyberg

We’re closing out the CAG Summer Institute with an outstanding lineup, including Dr. Julia Nyberg!

Today’s sessions are designed to inspire new ideas, strengthen your practice, and deepen your impact on gifted learners. We can’t wait for participants to learn from Dr. Nyberg’s expertise.

📅 Today
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT
💻 Virtual

🎉 Today’s Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Michelle McGuire!It’s the final day of CAG’s Summer Institute, and we’re excited to wel...
07/24/2026

🎉 Today’s Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Michelle McGuire!

It’s the final day of CAG’s Summer Institute, and we’re excited to welcome Dr. Michelle McGuire as one of today’s featured presenters!

Join educators from across California for engaging professional learning focused on supporting gifted learners through meaningful, research-informed practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. McGuire and close out an inspiring three days together.

📅 Today
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT
💻 Virtual

🎉 Summer Institute is underway!Day 1 is bringing educators and students together from across California and beyond for t...
07/22/2026

🎉 Summer Institute is underway!

Day 1 is bringing educators and students together from across California and beyond for three days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

One of today’s highlights was our demonstration lessons, where participants experienced engaging strategies and had the opportunity to see gifted education in action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped create such an energizing start to the Summer Institute. We can’t wait for what’s ahead over the next two days!

✨ The countdown is on. Summer Institute begins tomorrow!We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jon Goodman to this year’s Californ...
07/22/2026

✨ The countdown is on. Summer Institute begins tomorrow!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jon Goodman to this year’s California Association for the Gifted Summer Institute.

From innovative ideas to practical strategies, Dr. Goodman joins an outstanding lineup of educators and thought leaders committed to helping gifted and advanced learners thrive. His perspective will add to three days of meaningful conversations, collaboration, and professional learning.

Tomorrow, educators from across California and beyond will come together to learn, connect, and grow. We can’t wait to begin!

📅 July 22–24
💻 Virtual Professional Development

See you tomorrow!

Tomorrow, educators from across California and beyond will come together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their pra...
07/21/2026

Tomorrow, educators from across California and beyond will come together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their practice.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Gilman Whiting as one of this year’s featured presenters. His work continues to inspire educators to recognize talent, cultivate excellence, and create learning environments where gifted students can thrive.

The CAG Summer Institute begins tomorrow, and we’re looking forward to three days of learning and connection.

See you soon!

Tomorrow it begins!The CAG Summer Institute was thoughtfully designed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan, whose work has shaped gifted...
07/21/2026

Tomorrow it begins!

The CAG Summer Institute was thoughtfully designed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan, whose work has shaped gifted education for generations.

Over the next three days, educators will engage with research, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations centered on meeting the needs of gifted and advanced learners.

We’re grateful for Dr. Kaplan’s leadership in creating a professional learning experience that inspires educators to think deeply, teach intentionally, and advocate boldly.

We can’t wait to learn together beginning tomorrow!

📅 July 22–24
💻 Virtual

📚 Just 2 Days Away!Are you ready to invest in your professional learning this summer?Join us Wednesday, July 22–24 for t...
07/21/2026

📚 Just 2 Days Away!

Are you ready to invest in your professional learning this summer?

Join us Wednesday, July 22–24 for the California Association for the Gifted Summer Institute—a 21-hour virtual professional development experience designed to inspire, challenge, and equip educators who serve gifted and advanced learners.

We’re excited to feature Sandi Ishii, who will share valuable insights to help educators better support the diverse needs of gifted students.

🗓 July 22–24
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT
💻 Attend from anywhere!

There’s still time to register and be part of three days of meaningful learning, collaboration, and practical strategies you can take back to your classroom.

🔗 Register today: www.cagifted.org/events

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