NAGC works to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research
The Special Populations Network will develop initiatives that will increase the recognition of special populations of gifted children and promote equitable services to address their diverse needs. The term “special populations” refers to gifted children who have additional circumstances or characteristics that can interfere with academic achievement, social/emotional growth, and optimal development of their potential.
Special populations of gifted children include, but are not limited to, children who are:
To this end, the Network’s activities include:
The Special Populations Network runs three awards -- Dr. Alexinia Baldwin Gifted AND___ Award, Dr. Marcia L. Gentry Special Populations Early Career Award and Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholar Award.
C. Matthew Fugate - Chair
Nielson Pereira - Chair Elect
Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott - Past Chair