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Friends of Johnston ELP Resources

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Iowa Talented and Gifted Association

8345 University Blvd Ste. F1, Des Moines, IA 50325
Phone: 515-225-2323, Fax: 515-225-6363
E-mail: IowaTAG@aol.com
Web site: http://www.iowatag.org

The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association (ITAG), an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children, was organized more than 25 years ago with a vision that gifted/talented children in the state of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs.

ITAG promotes advocacy at the state and local levels, pre- and in-service training in gifted education, and parent/guardian/community awareness, education, and involvement. ITAG is comprised of parents/guardians, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who share an interest in the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in Iowa. ITAG hosts an annual conference that features national and local speakers who focus on interests and concerns that parents/guardians, educators, and advocates have about gifted education. In addition, ITAG helps local advocates organize groups and provides them with continuing support. The organization provides local chapters with comprehensive packages of materials related to parenting/advocacy and local chapter development. ITAG publishes an informative news magazine for parents and educators three times each year.

Parents and educators who join Friends of Johnston ELP have the option of also joining ITAG. Interested individuals may also join ITAG directly without joining the local group.

National Association for Gifted Children

1707 L Street, N.W. – Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 785-4268; Fax: (202) 785-4248
E-mail: nagc@nagc.org
Web site: http://www.nagc.org/

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.  NAGC supports and develops policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students. The organization publishes an informative magazine, Parenting for High Potential, several times each year.

A variety of membership options are available for parents and educators. Contact NAGC for more information.

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