Mission and Vision

About ITAG

The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization which was organized more than 40 years ago with a vision that gifted and talented children in the State of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs.  ITAG is an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.

ITAG promotes advocacy at the national, state and local levels, pre-service and in-service training in gifted education, and parent/community awareness, education and involvement. ITAG is comprised of parents, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who share an interest in the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in Iowa.

Mission Statement

The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association serves to advocate, educate, and network to meet the unique needs of gifted individuals in Iowa.

Advocacy:
We advocate by empowering educators, parents, students,  policymakers, and others to take action that supports gifted learners.

Education:
We educate by guiding the creation of evidence-based systems to identify gifted individuals, and offering direction for tailored programs that meet cognitive and affective needs.

Networking:
We network by creating more opportunities for everyone involved to work together to grow the talents and potential of gifted individuals at school and at home.

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