Kasey Fields Named Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Winner

Kasey Fields, a sixth grader from Lexington, KY, has been awarded the 2011-2012 Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award. Kasey is the daughter of Greg and Kathy Fields of Lexington, KY. She will receive a $500 U.S. savings bond and a Certificate of Excellence from NAGC and a $500 Entity Account from the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT). 

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The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE), officially organized in 1979, is a non-profit volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators, other educators, and all citizens interested in promoting appropriate educational opportunities for gifted and talented youth in Kentucky.

Nominate a Student for the Nicholas Green Award

KAGE and NAGC  are pleased to announce the  Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Awards program for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Originally funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation and NAGC, this award program is designed to recognize a child who has distinguished achievement not only in academics, leadership, or the arts but has also made a contribution to the community at a level beyond that which is expected of the child’s age group. The awards program is open to children in grades 3 through 6.

KAGE Foundation

Kentucky’s greatest resource isn’t coal… or horses… or tobacco… It’s our bright young people with gifted minds capable of solving longstanding problems in innovative ways.  Learn more about how you can support talented young people by providing financial assistance for a brighter Kentucky.

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Affiliate chapters are a source of information for parents, educators, students, and communities. The chapter provides parents a way to connect with other parents who have similar joys and concerns about raising and educating their gifted children. For educators, it's an opportunity to communicate with parents and build a base of support. For all, it's an opportunity to advocate for advanced and accelerated learners at the local, state, and national levels.

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Get Involved

KAGE membership is essential now more than ever! Click below to download a timely column, "The Importance of Joining Your State Gifted Organization," by Dr. Julia Link Roberts and Tracy Ford Inman. Share with others!

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White Paper

THE WHITE PAPER entitled Kentucky's Future: Mining Untapped Treasure - Children and Youth of the Commonwealth Who are Gifted and Talented , is a thoughtful read on the need for additional opportunities.

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Make a Gift

Kentucky’s greatest resource isn’t coal… or hourses… or tobacco… It’s our bright young people with gifted minds capable of solving longstanding problems in innovative ways. Learn more about how you can support talented young people by providing financial assistance for a brighter Kentucky.

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Advisory Council Financial Assistance for Educators

The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education will be offering a limited number of financial assistance awards for the KAGE Summer Workshop 2012 and for the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at WKU.  Information about the professional development opportunities and the application process are attached.  The application and registration forms are due by April [...]

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2012 Summer Opportunities in Kentucky of Interest to G/T Students

The summer programs listed here are just a sample of the opportunities available to gifted students. Your child’s teacher or district G/T coordinator may be able to provide you with additional options. We found that many Kentucky universities and community colleges offer summer programs that would be of interest to high-ability young people. We suggest [...]

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Advocates for Children Who Are Gifted and Talented Honored at the KAGE Annual Conference

During the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education’s 32nd Annual Conference, KAGE recognized five individuals for their outstanding service and advocacy in support of Kentucky’s gifted and talented children and youth. Mr. Sean Howard (Glasgow, KY), Mr. Bill Farmer (Lexington, KY), Ms. Cindy Pearce (Lexington, KY), Ms. Sarah Styer (Lexington, KY), and Mr. Bill Gatliff (Lexington, [...]

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