NAGC Position Statement and Framing Papers

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) publishes position statements and framing papers to share research‑based guidance on how gifted and advanced learners can be identified, supported, and challenged in schools. These documents reflect the collective expertise of researchers, educators, and practitioners and outline what high‑quality, equitable gifted education should look like across academic, social, and emotional domains. 

 For parents, these resources can serve as a trusted reference when learning about gifted education practices and when partnering with schools. You can use NAGC position statements to better understand your child’s learning needs, to ask informed questions about identification, services, grouping, acceleration, and social‑emotional support, and to advocate for opportunities that align with research and best practice.

NAGC framing papers and position statements are not mandates; rather, they provide a shared language and evidence‑based foundation to support productive conversations between families and educators. By using these resources, parents can feel more confident engaging in collaborative discussions that focus on nurturing their child’s strengths, addressing their needs, and supporting long‑term growth and well‑being. 

How Parents Can Use This

• Learn what research says 
  Use NAGC position statements to understand evidence‑based practices in gifted education, including identification, differentiation, acceleration, grouping, and social‑emotional support. These documents explain why certain practices are recommended and how they support gifted learners.
• Prepare for conversations with schools 
  Position statements provide a shared language and research foundation you can reference when meeting with teachers, counselors, or administrators to discuss your child’s strengths, needs, and learning opportunities.
• Advocate with confidence 
  Families can use NAGC guidance to ask informed questions and advocate for appropriate services and opportunities that align with best practice, while maintaining a collaborative, solution‑focused approach.
• Support the whole child 
  Many NAGC papers address not only academics, but also social and emotional development. Parents can use this information to better support their child’s well‑being at home and at school.