Membership

Join CAG to show your support for California’s gifted students

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School

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Together Everyone Achieves More

Parents and educators in the California Association for the Gifted (CAG) have been the principal supporters of gifted learners in California since 1966. The program benefits that gifted children enjoy today are a direct result of that support.

CAG membership makes you part of the TEAM working for gifted education. Through membership in CAG, you clearly demonstrate that you actively support gifted education in California.

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Benefits

Benefits of Membership

Membership entitles you to the following resources and benefits:

  • CAG’s Newsletter
  • CAG’s Position Papers and Advocacy Guides
  • Reduced registration fees for: Annual Conference, Summer Institutes, Symposiums, and Regional Events
  • Early registration for: Annual Conference, Summer Institutes, Symposiums, and Regional Events
  • CAG voting privilege
  • Volunteer opportunities to network with others and influence the field
  • State advocacy support
  • Access to CAG’s Facebook group

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membership options

 

Each member receives our full suite of benefits, plus additional bonuses that vary by membership level.

Individual

Individual Membership is for those who are aligned with CAG’s mission to support the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse gifted students.

$75/YR

  • A year’s membership for a single, low price
  • Individuals can include: parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, students, and community stakeholders
Become a member

School

School Membership is open to public, private, or charter schools whose objectives are congruent with the CAG’s mission to support the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse gifted students.

$300/YR

  • Reduced registration fees for: Annual Conference. Summer Institutes, Symposiums, and Regional Events for up to five individuals at your school site

  • Opportunities for up to five individuals from your school site to attend CAG events

Become a member

Life

Life Membership is for those who want to commit a lifetime to advocate for CAG’s mission to support the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse gifted students.

$1,000

  • One investment. A lifetime of impact.
  • Opportunities to attend CAG events and be recognized as a life member
  • Complimentary copies of any CAG publications
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Additional support

Membership also supports

Membership entitles you to the following resources and benefits:

  • CAG’s work with the California Department of Education to ensure that gifted education continues in California.
  • Research and development, books, position papers, and other resources focusing on issues, policies, and practices that impact the education of diverse gifted and talented students.
  • CAG events that teach theory and practice essential to the education of gifted students. The positive “spillover” effect for all students is well documented.
  • The volunteer services of parent and educator representatives in each region, who provide resources at a local level.
  • Continued access to CAG’s website; an important resource with information about gifted education and CAG news and events that benefit all gifted families, educators, and administrative teams.
  • Scholarships and grants recognizing educational excellence, and awards honoring distinguished service in the field of gifted education.
  • Resources that inform school districts on language that can be used in District LCAP financial plans.
  • Professional Development that supports differentiating Common Core Standards for diverse gifted students.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I log into my membership account?

Please visit this link to log into your membership account.

How do I apply for membership?

Apply to be a member of the California Association for the Gifted by selecting the membership category that aligns with your member profile.

Once your application is complete and your membership dues paid, you will enjoy membership benefits.

How do I pay for membership?

Credit card or check is the preferred method of payment for membership transactions. Send check payments to:

California Association for the Gifted
Attn: Membership Payment
2345 Searl Parkway
Hemet, CA 92543