IAGC - Illinois Association for Gifted Children

05/29/2026

UPDATE: Success! The bill passed out of committee unanimously and will be heard on the House floor this weekend. What can you do next? Contact your state representative to support SB 3533! Thank you!!

Help needed TODAY - May 29 - prior to 3:30 PM!

Hello IAGC advocates for advanced learners! We have an urgent, time-sensitive request. It is the end of the Illinois General Assembly's legislative session and things are moving FAST!

We just learned that SB 3533, with provisions to help Illinois schools better serve twice-exceptional learners, just passed the Senate and has been placed on the agenda for a last-minute House Education Policy Committee hearing TODAY!

Please take a moment to sign a witness slip as a PROPONENT prior to the committee hearing: https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3056/23181/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=166567&GaId=18&View=Create

Here are instructions if you need guidance filling out the witness slip: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w58mLZc_z7WPybjRhxktUqe_x89xwreYkdo_3XRuP8I/edit?tab=t.0

We are very excited, because there is still a chance this bill can pass both houses and be signed by the Governor this summer!

05/24/2026

Join us for the 2026 Virtual Midwest Summit on June 23 from 8:00am-3:00pm featuring Dr Scott Peters, Dr. Ann Shoplik and Laura Beltchenko. Register today to hear highlights in state programming and policies!

https://www.iagcgifted.org/Summit2026

05/23/2026

Join us for the 2026 Virtual Midwest Summit on June 23 from 8:00am-3:00pm featuring Dr Scott Peters, Dr. Ann Shoplik and Laura Beltchenko. Register today to hear highlights in state programming and policies!

Www.iagcgifted.org

04/29/2026

The Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) is seeking a dynamic and passionate leader to serve as its next Executive Director.
IAGC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering educators, families, and communities by advancing effective practices, programs, and policies that support children with gifts, talents, and advanced learning needs across Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader who is committed to advocacy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on education statewide.
The Executive Director will play a critical role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, strengthening partnerships, and amplifying the voice of gifted education. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in meaningful ways.
If you, or someone you know, is ready to lead an organization, we encourage you to explore this opportunity and help shape the future for children with gifts, talents, and advanced learning needs in Illinois.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to include three professional references to the Board President, via email: [email protected]

04/15/2026

We need you!!! House Bill 4582 is up for vote TODAY at 8am!
Please sign a witness slip in support of IAGC’s own bill to support twice-exceptional learners.

Sign your slip here:

https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3056/22791/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=165442&GaId=18&View=Create

Instructions on how to fill out the form is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZ4MRT0_GbnW6sEWLbWgVYUfzjdzy6matj-dQ09GtCU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Thank you for supporting IAGC!!

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03/25/2026

Submit your proposal today! https://forms.gle/XKg33CV1PkMaUG2h9

Gifted Program Coordinators, Classroom Teachers, AP and Acceleration Teachers, Social Workers, Identification Researchers, District Leaders --- Illinois teachers want to know about YOUR success (and struggles!)

12/06/2025

Congratulations to our president-elect, Diana Rea, superintendent of Du Quoin CUSD 300, on being featured in the Fall 2025 edition of School Story, "Unlocking Potential: Du Quoin CUSD 300’s Bold Commitment to Gifted and Advanced Learners." We are so proud of the great work you are doing both in your district and for IAGC!

In Du Quoin CUSD 300, a district with deep community pride, the approach to education goes far beyond the traditional classroom. For more than a decade, Du Quoin has invested heavily in its gifted and advanced learning programs, ensuring students who learn differently are challenged, supported, and....

11/08/2025

If you are a preschool teacher who is currently teaching children between ages 3-5 in public, private, parochial, or charter schools in the United States, you currently teach science as part of your PreK curriculum, and you are at least 18 years of age, you are eligible to participate in this dissertation research study. Please share with your colleagues! https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i4KujCsFghwAM6

10/29/2025

Congratulations to the IAGC RAFFLE WINNERS from the 2025 conference!
We are so grateful to EVERYONE who participated in this awesome event!! You’re all WINNERS!!

10/27/2025

is underway! Celebrating 30 years with Pearls of Wisdom!