About CAG

Mission

History

Board

Opportunities

Mission

OUR MISSION

Founded in 1961, the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) is an organization of educators, administrators, students, families, and community members who are the leading voices for gifted and talented education.

We believe that giftedness is defined by diverse intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and creative traits, behaviors, and abilities within the Preschool-12th grade student populations in all California schools.

CAG provides the resources to support multiple identification options, appropriate developmental and differentiated curriculum practices, and responsive services to promote equity and access for diverse gifted students who include historically underrepresented, underserved, and those from varying cultural, racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

By focusing on the gifts, talents, and potential of students, CAG’s philosophy and practices enhance the education of all students. Practices include:

  • Parent and Family Support
  • Educator Support
  • Membership & Community Outreach Committee
  • Legislative Action Committee
  • Education Committee
  • CAG Coalition for Educators of Color
  • Annual CAG Conference
  • CAG Summer Institute
  • CAG Fall Institute
  • CAG Access Webinars
Read our Bylaws

Executives & Charipersons

Our board

Paul Bailey, Treasurer/CFO

Gayle Bentley,  At-Large Representative

Jon Goodwin,  President-Elect

Julie Hull,  Past President

Dr. Sandra Kaplan, Education Committee Chair

Krista Landgraf, President | Legislative Chair | Membership Chair

Kari Lofing, County / District Coordinator | Network Chair

Karen Martin, At-large Representative

Michelle McGuire, At-large Representative

Holly Novick, At-large Representative

Lucia Perales, At-large Representative

Dolph Petris, At-large Representative

Nereida Prado, Equitable Access Committee Chair | Educator Rep. Chair

Jana Reveles, At-Large Representative (Creativity, Research)

Dr. Derek Rouch, Chief Technology Officer

Gary Saunders, Parent Rep. Chair

Paula Simka, Secretary

Jobs & Representation

Our opportunities

At-Large Representative

Are you interested in becoming an At-Large Representative for the California Association for the Gifted? In order to apply, you must be an active member, submit a letter of intent, and a reference letter to admin@cagifted.org. Additionally, complete this form.

Job Opportunities

The California Association for the Gifted does not have any employment opportunities at this time.