About Us
AAGC 2013-2018 Vision and Strategic Framework
Adopted by Board of Directors, April 17, 2013
Mission: To foster a better understanding of the educational needs and capabilities of ALL gifted and talented children and youth.
Vision: AAGC envisions a society where gifted and talented children and their families have equal access to educational services and programs so that diversity and excellence within a global community is realized.
We Value:
Equal access to gifted education for all children
Partnerships and communication with parents, educators, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders
Developing the potential of all children through nurturing programs
Research-verified curriculum and instructional strategies to support the academic success of all children
1. Our Compelling Goal for Leadership
Goal: AAGC is a recognized leader at the state, regional, and national levels in ensuring that a high quality and rigorous education is accessible to ALL gifted and talented children and youth.
AAGC will …
- Stay on top of emerging issues/trends and share critical information with the educational community.
- Collaborate with partners to leverage our power and influence.
- Increase the public’s awareness of our organization and role in the broader educational arena.
- Develop and maintain a technological resources (website, webinar, Facebook) to maintain connectivity with students, parents, educators, and our advocates.
2. Our Compelling Goal for Expertise and Excellence
Goal: AAGC is a trusted resource for information pertaining to ensuring gifted and talented children and youth gain ACCESS to appropriate education programs and services.
AAGC will…
- Seek partners to promote research and excellence in curriculum development.
- Collaborate with local and national agencies to promote those educational initiatives aligned with this goal.
- Establish and maintain an alliance of institutions of similar goals to improve students’ educational advancement.
- Become an advocate for the state of North Carolina Education System.
3. Our Compelling Goal for Organizational Effectiveness
Goal: AAGC has the resources to effectively address the organization’s mission and respond to future opportunities.
AAGC will…
- Find new revenue streams to support its programs.
- Serve as a clearinghouse of new ideas and discussion areas on how to improve the education of gifted and talented students.
- Streamline our governance structure.
- Use current and advanced technologies to promote its mission
- Increase the alignment of our work with the needs of our stakeholders, to include data management and administrative support.