Position Papers

Preparing Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children for School Success

We believe that preparing gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children for school success requires more than academic readiness. It requires collaboration among students, families, educators, schools, and communities to recognize…

Twice-Exceptional Students: Recognizing Both Giftedness and Struggle

We believe that twice-exceptional (2e) children must be recognized and supported for both their exceptional abilities and their areas of challenge or disability. Neither their gifts nor their struggles should prevent them from receiving…

Recognizing and Supporting Historically Underserved Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children

We believe that giftedness exists in every community, but access to identification, services, and opportunities does not. Historically underserved and underrepresented gifted and talented children, including twice-exceptional (2e)…

Expanding STEM Opportunities for Historically Underserved Gifted, Talented, and Twice-Exceptional Children

We believe that historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children deserve equitable access to STEM education and the opportunities needed to discover, develop, and use their abilities. Talent exists in every…

Black History Month: Supporting the Future of Historically Underserved Gifted, Talented, and Twice-Exceptional Children

We believe that Black History Month is essential to the education, identity development, and future success of historically underserved Black gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children. Black children must have opportunities…

Preparing for College: Start Early

The Central Cities Association for Gifted & Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that historically underrepresented gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) students must have equitable access to early and ongoing college…

Roots & Wings: Connecting Families to Opportunities

Roots & Wings connects families to opportunities. This is at the heart of why the Central Cities Association for Gifted & Talented Children (CCAGTC) publishes Roots & Wings. Families cannot take advantage of programs, services…

Unlocking Potential: Athletics as a Pathway to Academic and Career Success

The Central Cities Association for Gifted & Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children should have opportunities to develop all of their gifts—including…

Supporting the Mental Health of Historically Underserved Gifted and Talented Students

The Central Cities Association for Gifted and Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that historically underserved and underrepresented gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children must have equitable access to mental health…

Expanding Summer Learning Opportunities for Historically Underserved Gifted and Talented Children

Empowering Gifted Children Through Identity, Heritage, and Personal History

We believe that historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children need a strong understanding of their identity, heritage, and personal history to fully recognize and develop their potential. Academic…

Oakland Community School: The Power of a School That Sees Every Child’s Potential

We believe that historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children deserve educational environments that recognize their abilities, affirm their identities, support their individual needs, and believe deeply…

Searching for the Right School: Start Early

We believe that historically underrepresented gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children deserve access to schools that recognize their abilities, understand their challenges, affirm their identities, and provide…

Why CCAGTC Is Needed: Expanding Opportunity for Historically Underrepresented Gifted, Talented, and Twice-Exceptional Children

The Central Cities Association for Gifted and Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that giftedness exists in every community, but access to opportunities to discover and develop those gifts does not. Historically underrepresented gifted…

Partners in Learning: Families and Schools Working Together for Historically Underserved Gifted, Talented, and Twice-Exceptional Children

We believe that families and schools must work as equal partners to identify, support, and develop the abilities of historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children. Gifted potential exists in every…

Preparing for College: Early Planning and Parental Guidance for Historically Underserved Gifted, Talented, and Twice-Exceptional Students

The Central Cities Association for Gifted and Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that historically underserved gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) students must have equitable access to early college preparation, knowledgeable…

Positive Parenting Across Generations: Recognizing and Nurturing Every Child’s Potential

The Central Cities Association for Gifted and Talented Children (CCAGTC) believes that positive parenting is one of the most powerful influences on the development of gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional (2e) children. For…