Need to justify the conference for your purchase order? Why should I attend the 2026 NJAGC Conference?

Need to submit your PD Request with reasons to attend the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference?  Here you go! Attending the NJAGC Conference provides a valuable professional learning experience that benefits educators and students. Below are key reasons to support a request for attending as part of a professional development plan:

1. Professional Development Aligned to District Goals
   
   
2. • Sessions focus on equity in identification, curriculum innovation, social-emotional needs, and differentiated instruction—directly addressing state and district priorities.
     
   • Attending meets continuing education and professional learning requirements.
     
     
3. Improved Identification & Equity
   
   
   • Learn strategies to reduce underrepresentation of diverse populations in gifted programs.
     
   • Gain access to updated research and tools to strengthen local identification processes.
     
     
4. Curriculum & Instructional Benefits
   
   
   • Acquire new strategies for designing and differentiating curriculum for gifted learners.
     
   • Learn how to adapt current resources and standards for advanced and twice-exceptional students.
     
     
5. Programming Models & Best Practices
   
   
   • Explore different models (pull-out, cluster grouping, acceleration, enrichment, etc.) to inform district programming decisions.
     
   • Discover ways to maximize limited resources for gifted services.
     
     
6. Networking & Collaboration
   
   
   • Connect with experts, researchers, and peers across the state/nation.
     
   • Bring back practical ideas, lesson designs, and problem-solving strategies to share with colleagues.
     
     
7. Research-Based Practices
   
   
   • Stay current with evidence-based strategies and national gifted trends.
     
   • Use conference research sessions to strengthen district proposals or meet state compliance requirements.
     
     
8. Teacher Resources & Tools
   
   
   • Gather ready-to-use classroom strategies, technology resources, and curriculum frameworks.
     
   • Access materials that support differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities.
     
     
9. Return on Investment
   
   
   • Conference learning is multiplied when attendees redeliver sessions or host workshops for colleagues.
     
   • Attending now helps reduce long-term costs by improving program design and reducing teacher turnover.