About CAG
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
History
Our History
Executives & Charipersons
Our board
Paul Bailey, Treasurer
Gayle Bentley, At-Large Representative
Trish Chiles, Family Representative Chair
Jon Goodwin, At-Large Representative
Julie Hull, President
Dr. Sandra Kaplan, Education Committee Chair
Krisa Muller, Past President
Paula Simka, Secretary
Krista Landgraf, President Elect
Kari Lofing, County/District Coordinator & Network Chair
Karen Martin, At-Large Representative
Krisa Muller, Past President
Holly Novick, At-Large Representative
Lucia Perales, At-Large Representative
Nereida Prado, Equitable Access Committee Chair & At-Large Representative
Jana Reveles, At-Large Representative (Creativity, Research)
Dr. Derek Rouch, Chief Technology Officer
Gary Saunders, At-Large Representative
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.