VAG was founded in 1977 to support gifted education. We publish a quarterly newsletter; organize a statewide conference in odd numbered years; organize a statewide seminar in even numbered years; support research in gifted education; support specialized professional preparation for educators of the gifted; and recognize outstanding educators for their contributions to gifted learners. Membership is open to individuals who are interested in education of the gifted.        

Our Vision

The Virginia Association of the Gifted is a statewide organization of parents, educators, and community leaders that advocates appropriate instruction for all gifted learners. 

Our Mission

The Virginia Association for the Gifted supports research in gifted education and advocates specialized preparation for educators of the gifted. The association disseminates information, maintains a statewide network of communication, and cooperates with organizations and agencies to improve the quality of education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Five Year Goals 2008-2013

1. Goal: Serve the membership
1. Objective: Provide benefits and programs (e.g., seminar, conference) which promote members’ growth regarding gifted education.
2. Goal: Promote advocacy and legislative efforts to ensure that all gifted students receive a quality education.
1. Objective:  Promote and support legislation that continues to support quality education for gifted learners in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Objective: Promote and support legislation that creates sufficient revenues to achieve adequate and stable funding for gifted education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
3. Goal: Pursue organization excellence, including financial security and systematic communications with members and involvement of members in decision-making.
1. Objective: To maintain the financial strength of the Association NEED TO SPECIFY WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE…(e.g., a ratio of at least 3:1 between current assets and current liabilities)
2. Objective: To communicate effectively with members; and to enhance members participation in decision making.
3. Objective: To increase membership of parents, university faculty, general education teachers, teachers of the gifted, school administrators, division administrators.
4. Goal: Build support for gifted education
1. Objective: To build coalition relationships among other organizations, including gifted, and general education, and special education organizations.
2. Objective: To support research focused on improving the education of gifted learners.
3. Objective: To support awards for outstanding work on the part of educators, advocates, and parents.
4. Objective: To continue to support the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Ward and Summer Scholarships.
5. Objective: To establish additional scholarship and awards for outstanding gifted students.