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The Conceptual Foundations Network believes that a strong conceptual and theoretical framework is needed for the field of gifted education to advance. Their mission is to focus on theory; concepts of giftedness; philosophical foundations; trends, issues, and future directions for the field; historical perspectives; and perspectives from outside the field in order to provide the longitudinal, conceptual, and structural frame from which the field can build appropriate curriculum, identify students, and do research. Specifically, the Network:
Jeb Puryear, Chair
Kristofor Wiley, Chair Elect
The Conceptual Foundation Network has an ongoing project of creating video interviews of the leaders in gifted education. It began as the Legacy Series and has blossomed into the Legacy Archive Project. These videos create a permanent record in image and voice, of prominent individuals who have devoted their energy and professional talents to enhancing the lives of our nation's most able learners.
Learn more about the current Legacy Archive Project.
To date, the following DVDs have been produced and are available in the NAGC Online Bookstore:
An Evening with Annemarie Roeper
A Conversation with Joe Renzulli
An Afternoon with Alexinia Baldwin
The Creative Voice of Don Treffinger
Thinking Like a Master Teacher with Sandra N. Kaplan
Curriculum, Being, and Becoming with Joyce VanTassel-Baska
Interested in becoming more involved in NAGC? Being a Network leader is a great way to meet others with similar interests and learn more about NAGC.