Welcome | Central Cities Association for Gifted and Talented Children

Empower underrepresented gifted students with CCAGTC. Fostering growth, talent, and the success they deserve.

CCAGTC champions equity for gifted and talented students from underrepresented communities. We connect families with expert-led workshops, advocacy, and partnerships that unlock access to advanced programs, arts and STEM opportunities, and college readiness. Our nonprofit empowers parents of Black, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, low-income, English learner, and twice-exceptional students to identify strengths, navigate schools, and secure services. Discover resources that challenge high-achieving learners year-round and amplify their brilliance. Join our movement to nurture talent, close opportunity gaps, and build brighter futures.

Why choose us

Academic Challenge

CCAGTC enables your gifted child to be stimulated, challenged and inspired with specialized educational content tailored to their unique needs.

Parental Support

We equip you with comprehensive information needed to navigate schools, identify your child's unique talents and secure access to advanced educational resources.

After School Development

Your child can continue exploring their potential outside school hours through our engaging, skill-enhancing programs.

Artistic Talent Cultivation

We ensure your child's artistic gifts do not go unnoticed by creating opportunities for them to participate and excel in arts programs.

Community Advocacy

CCAGTC advocates for your child's rights and needs, ensuring they receive all the necessary tools and opportunities to grow.

Access to Resources

Our innovative partnerships aim to provide your family with essential resources that nurture and enhance your child's gifts and talents.

20-minute One-on-One Consultation with a gifted education advisor.

Urgent expert guidance reduces confusion and speeds school navigation.

Personalized Talent Development Roadmap tailored to your child.

Shows a clear path, motivating action and decisions immediately.

Yearlong Access to Scholarship and Grant Finder database.

Directly links talent to funding, easing financial barriers instantly.

Advanced Placement Appeal Letter Template Pack, customizable.

Ready-to-use tools increase approval odds without legal costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are a nonprofit, so many of our workshops and webinars are free, and paid options are low cost with sliding scales. Grants and community partners help us cover expenses so families are not turned away for financial reasons. If a fee applies, we are transparent about it and can often provide fee waivers or scholarships. Our goal is simple: make sure cost never blocks a gifted child from being challenged, supported, and seen.

Yes. You do not need test scores to start with us. We welcome families who see potential and need guidance. We help you gather multiple indicators of talent, request school evaluations, understand policies, and advocate for appropriate placement. We also support English learners and twice-exceptional students. Our mission centers underrepresented learners, but our programs are open to all families committed to nurturing their child’s gifts.

You choose what fits your family. We offer short, stand‑alone workshops, on‑demand webinars you can watch anytime, after‑school options, and summer programs. There are no long contracts or rigid schedules. Start small with a single session or newsletter signup, then add more as your schedule allows. Our goal is to reduce stress, not add to it.

Yes. Most family workshops and many student sessions are offered live online with recordings available. We partner with community hubs like libraries and cultural centers to host local events, and when funding allows we provide transportation support. We also offer multilingual materials and interpreters so language is never a barrier.

Our approach is grounded in research on gifted education and equity. Programs are led by experienced educators and trained parent advocates. We track meaningful outcomes such as successful identification, access to advanced coursework, arts placements, and college‑readiness milestones. Families report higher confidence, better advocacy skills, and improved school fit. We continuously refine content based on feedback and partnerships with schools and universities.

Absolutely. Inclusion is our foundation. We create culturally responsive spaces, highlight diverse role models, and celebrate multilingualism. For twice‑exceptional learners, we balance strengths and supports, coordinating strategies that address both challenge and need. Small groups and caring mentors help every child feel seen, respected, and encouraged.