VISION

We envision a time when all students in New Mexico including gifted students are given an appropriate educational experience that matches their abilities and potentials, where there is ample opportunity for their intellectual challenge and growth, and those who work with them are adequately trained to appreciate, understand, and nurture their unique talents.

MISSION

To promote an understanding about gifted students and their educational and social emotional needs among educators, administrators, parents and any one interested in the needs of gifted children and to provide a supportive learning community for each other.

To communicate information about the latest issues, best-practices and research in the field of education of the gifted.

To advocate and provide leadership for policies that promote supportive legislation and funding for the gifted at the state level.

To disseminate information on education of the gifted to all interested parties.

Read the NMAG By-laws.

Questions regarding NMAG may be addressed to: Susan Boyles

NMAG Resource Guide
For Parents and Educators of Gifted Learners

Click here to download the 2008 Resource Guide

NMAG SPEAKERS BUREAU

The NMAG Speakers Bureau offers practical resources, relevant, insightful workshops and professional development opportunities for general education teachers, gifted education teachers, administrators, parents, and support groups. These gifted education workshop s can be customized for your district’s unique needs. NMAG Speakers have experience presenting at local, state and national levels.

Questions regarding the NMAG website may be addressed to: Lori Comallie-Caplan

Contact NMAG

NMAG
PO Box 249
Las Cruces, NM 88004

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STATE INFORMATION

New Mexico Public Education Department: 2008 Gifted Technical Assistance Manual

New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee calls for your input on gifted legislation - click here for Memorandum Regarding Programs for Gifted Students and Call for Input

See response from Albuquerque Association of Gifted and Talented Students

NM Proposed Education Funding Formula may negatively impact gifted education. Click here to see how you can make a difference.

NATIONAL INFORMATION

Teaching for High Potential
Spring 2008 Issue

The Perils of Parenting: The top 10 things not to say to your gifted child
Current issue of Parenting for High Potential

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NAGC Legislative Updates

High-Potential Learners In Low-Income Settings
"This monograph provides the field of gifted education with a blueprint for working in schools with children of poverty." Free Download

The Templeton National Report on Acceleration - A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students
http://www.nationdeceived.org

Is My Child Gifted? SENG and the National Association for Gifted Children (www.NAGC.org) collaborated on this brochure to provide information to physicians and healthcare providers as well as to parents.

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