CAG Statewide

The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) is an organization of educators and parents dedicated to meeting the unique needs of gifted and talented students. CAG was started in 1966 by a group of educators and parents who wanted to make a difference in the lives of gifted students. CAG is one of the nation’s largest state advocacy groups of its kind, providing its members information and training about the education of gifted and talented students. Becoming a Member of California Association for the Gifted Gives You a Voice! Parents and educators in 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. The CAG website can be found at www.cagifted.org.

CAG divides the state into 11 regions, following the regional divisions used throughout the California Department of Education (CDE). We are Region 5, and are called the Santa Lucia Region. Find CAG information for each region by clicking on the map, or go to www.cagifted.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=5.

You may be interested in these parts of their website:

• Information on CA State Standards for GATE
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about giftedness and GATE
• Calendar of Events
• Resources page or their 13-page References list ( 316 KB .pdf)
• CAG Publications:
  • Books
  • The quarterly journal for K – 12 educators and parents,
    The Gifted Education Communicator
• Information about scholarships and awards, for students and educators

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