Connecticut Association for the Gifted
Cause Area
- Board Development
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
606 Post Road East #417WESTPORT, CT 06880 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To support and advocate for Connecticut's gifted, talented, and high-potential children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so they are identified and provided access and opportunities to an appropriate education by personnel trained and qualified to meet their cognitive, social, and emotional special needs.
Description
The Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG),founded in 1969, is the pre-eminent parent, teacher and school resource, and legislative advocate forConnecticut’s talented and high-ability students. CAG provides families with information, resources and programs to benefit their gifted and talented children; educators with high-quality professional development; and Boards of Education with the tools to support talented students.