Events

Urban Gifted Showcase

The second Urban Gifted Showcase was held on June 1 and 2 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.  Hundreds of students from all over Connecticut came to participate in the event.  The theme was “Dreams Take Flight!” and the event consisted of challenging and inspirational workshops geared to high-ability and motivated learners. The event was designed to enrich and encourage curious students in grades 9-12 on June 1 and grades 4-8 on June 2. Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, was the keynote speaker on June 2.

The event was sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents, CAG and the CT State Department of Education.  The corporate sponsor was ING, whose support is greatly appreciated. 

See below for some photos of the event.

Rich Brown and Mike Linehan of ING

              Peter Yarrow with students on the stage

High School students from East Hartford and Bristol during their lunch break

 New Britain High School's stage band entertained everyone during the lunch break

More of New Britain High School's musicians entertained during lunch

Lorraine Conway, retired G/T teacher and former CAG Board Member, and Ben Gammel of History Day in CT

Minds in Motion

CAG Minds in Motion events feature hands-on, fast-paced, high-interest workshops for gifted and high-ability children in grades K-8. Keynote Addresses and Workshops for adults are offered free of charge to parents and educators.

Thanks to the organizers of all the Winter and Spring 2009 Minds in Motion events, and to all the families who attended - it was a great season!   We are looking forward to some new locations for the Fall of 2009, so please check back then for the schedule.  CAG members receive registration notification before the general public, so join or renew now to receive yours!

Minds on Location

Minds on Location events take place at a variety of interesting locations around the state and are focused on educational explorations and experiences for gifted and high ability children.

CAG board members organize these short weekend workshops at various arts, science and cultural institutions.  These workshops are usually not programs available to the general public and are specially designed for our participants.  More events will be scheduled for the fall, so please check back towards the end of the summer.

CAG in Your Community

CAG Board Members are available to come to your school district and give a presentation to educators and parents on meeting the needs of gifted and high-ability students.  Please email us to find out more or schedule a date.    Click here for a sample flyer from a recent event in Fairfield that was attended by over 75 parents, teachers and administrators.