Causes: Education

Mission: NAGC's mission is to nurture potential giftedness and develop diverse talents.

Results: NAGC has provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to nearly 170 teachers and counselors in Title I schools, in turn benefiting thousands of children. NAGC also secured the reintroduction of the Talent Act in Congress with bipartisan support. An NAGC work group successfully wrote and produced two new relevant and timely books about using the Common Core State Standards with gifted and advanced learners, as well as a book on the Next Generation Science Standards. NAGC produced and disseminated Unlocking Emergent Talent, a white paper focused on supporting high achievement of low-income, high-ability students, based on a May 2012, National Summit.

Target demographics: parents, teachers, educators and community leaders to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents

Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands of high-ability students from around the country

Geographic areas served: the United States. National office in Washington, DC with state affiliates throughout the country.

Programs: The Javits-Frasier Scholarship fund, which provides professional development training for Title I teachers and counselors that serve high-potential students from low-income and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.