1 California Association for the GiftedA Journey
2 OUR MISSION Founded in 1961, the California Association for the Gifted is an organization of educators, parents, and community members who believe that just as giftedness is defined by diverse academic, social, and emotional traits and abilities, giftedness is also identified within the diverse pre-school – 12th grade student populations in our schools. The organization provides the resources to support understanding of appropriate developmental and differentiated identification and curriculum practices. By focusing on the gifts, talents, and potential of students, CAG’s philosophy and practices enrich the education of all students.
3 A Walk Through History….The beginning - Spring, 1962 California leaders met to share ideas for newly implemented programs for the gifted. Dr. Jean Wiener organized work of developing a constitution for CAG set up legal contacts with state and federal agencies chaired what would become the annual CAG conference.
4 Building the foundation1963- First CAG conference held at Long Beach State College 75 people in attendance Dr. Jean Wiener elected president Birth of California Association for Gifted 1964 CAG Bylaws developed under leadership of Jean Wiener 1966 Jeanne Delp, first president elected under new bylaws.
5 Moving Forward 1970’s to presentCAG President Betty Tetske, organized CAG/PAC May V. Seagoe Scholarship established CAG sponsored “At Risk Conference” Record-breaking 2000 participants California Standards for Gifted and Talented Education adopted by the California Board of Education
6 Continued… 2005 Revised California Standards for Gifted and TalentedEducation Established California Foundation for Gifted Education Differentiating the Core State Standards for gifted students Position Paper: Extending and Differentiating the California Common Core Standards Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), and GATE Plan 2015/16 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Law
7 CAG Leadership Through the Years1960’s – Present Jean Weiner Jeanne Delp : William Cummings Donald Duncan Peter Fast Ruth Lundy Russell Orpet Maxine Schenck Richard Solseth Betty Ann Tetzke Allyn Arnold CAG Leadership Through the Years
8 1980’s – Present 1980-1981- Bruce Devries 1981-1982- Sandra KaplanBarbara Clark Judith Roseberry Ron Fontaine Gloria Burns Sandra Kaplan Martha Flournoy Margaret Gosfield Marge Hoctor Cathleen Silva Dana Reupert Judith Roseberry Marilyn Lane Dana Reupert Deborah Hazleton –Anna Williams –Joan Kerr –Marie Thornsberry
9 2016-2018 CAG Leaders President – Marie ThornsberryPast President - Joan Kerr President Elect – ann smith Treasurer – Jennette harper
10 Advocacy "By ... (selecting) the youth of genius from among the classes of the poor, we hope to avail the State of those talents which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as the rich, but which perish without use if not sought for and cultivated." Thomas Jefferson
11 Advocacy Gifted students are found in all populations and grade levels. California must develop the intellectual capacity and potential of the next generation. Cag Endorses Differentiation and Excellence in Educational Programming
12 Legislative Advocacy A part-time lobbyist continually monitors proposed legislative initiatives. Periodic legislative updates inform members about potential legislation and rulings. CAG works closely with the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Legislative Committee works with CAG’s legislative advocate to support gifted education.
13 California Association for the Gifted/ Political Action CommitteeCAG/PAC Anna Williams – Chair
14 California Foundation for Gifted EducationCFGE shall provide funds for research and development in gifted education, fund scholarships and endowments to schools, and individuals, and provide funds for gifted education programs and projects not funded or under-funded by other agencies! Founded by Judith Roseberry
15 Professional Development & Parent Education
16 Annual conferences Presentations Panel Discussions Resources
17 Teacher/Parent Demonstration institutesRoseville Summer institute Santa Barbara Summer Institute Oceanside summer institute
18 CAG’s Eleven Regions 1 Mt. Shasta 2 Redwood 3 Capitol 4 Bay Area5 Santa Lucia 6 San Joaquin 7 Pacific 8 Mission 9 Joshua Tree 10 Orange 11 Palomar
19 CAG Publications Meeting the Standards Advocacy In ActionAdvocating for Gifted English Language Learners The Challenge of Raising Your Gifted Child Meeting the Challenge Gifted Education communicator The Leadership challenge-a guidebook for administrators
20 Regional responsibilitiesEach Regional Representative is responsible for: Advocacy Educational Opportunities Regional Support Annual conference Each region may look different, some with existing structures, but ultimately the overall goal for all regions is to exceed the Standard.
21 Awards, Scholarships, Grants Ruth Martinson Award, Distinguished Service Award, Award of Recognition & Achievement School and District 5 Star Awards CAG reviews sites according to criteria pertaining to meeting the needs of gifted learners. Based on the site's GATE program(s), CAG honors sites with a 5-Star designation. Congratulations to CAG's Star recipients: Troth Street Elementary – JUSD Edison GATE Magnet –OMSD Sycamore Valley Academy Adult Awards Award of Recognition Award of Achievement Distinguished Service Award Student Scholarships and Grants Nicholas Green Award Barbara Clark Excellence in Writing Regional people not currently on the board.
22 Stem Academy student in Riverside Unified School DistrictNicholas Green Award The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award, originally launched by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) in 1996 with a contribution by Reg and Maggie Green from California, in honor of the memory of their seven-year old son, Nicholas, who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting Italy in This award recognizes one child every year, in participating states. 2015, Nora Elhams, Stem Academy student in Riverside Unified School District
23 Paths to Excellence Anonymous"We must start our children down the path to excellence very young. Learning is cumulative; all children, including the gifted develop to their potential only when their special strengths are identified and supported throughout their lives." Anonymous
24 T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves MorePresent Alliances CSBA ACSA PTA CUE CABE CDE Proposed Alliances ASCD Business Roundtables Service Organizations College Board CTC CTA