IAG is dedicated to addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of Indiana’s gifted youth. Through consistent monitoring and advocacy, IAG champions legal and policy changes before the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana State Board of Education, and other governing bodies. IAG frequently collaborates with the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and a variety of other partners. To learn about IAG's current initiatives, visit the Advocacy Alert. For insight into IAG's positions and past efforts, explore IAG's Position Statements and History.
As a parent or guardian, you are often your child’s first and most vital advocate. Advocacy is not a single event but an ongoing process, and meaningful progress takes time. By learning effective advocacy strategies and putting them into action, you can foster collaboration with teachers and administrators to better support your child’s needs. Explore the resources below to empower your advocacy journey.
The IAG Advocacy Team is working on several different issues to help meet the needs of Indiana's gifted youth.
Become knowledgeable about what is required of schools in Indiana and how High Ability education is funded
Effective advocates must do their homework ahead of time if they wish to influence policy decisions and legislation
A positive working relationship is essential, and change is most likely to occur when the advocate approaches her task with an attitude of collaboration to find changes that could be made.
Become knowledgeable about IAG's positions on grouping, acceleration, growth, and collaboration.
Learn about the history of the support for gifted education in Indiana!
One of the best ways to advocate for gifted education in Indiana is to join IAG! Membership to IAG is free, so join today!
IAG supports gifted students, parents, and educators. Join today for free and be sure to attend our annual conference on December 9-10, 2024, at the Indianapolis JW Marriott.