Illinois Association for Gifted Children Convention 2026

It was held at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville.

The published audience included educators, parents, and education professionals supporting gifted and advanced learners in Illinois.

It was most useful for Illinois classroom teachers, gifted coordinators and parents who wanted a state-focused two-day program on advanced learners, with keynotes billed from Jonathan Plucker and Claire Hughes and sponsors such as IMSA and Northwestern CTD that work directly in gifted education. Educators outside Illinois or those seeking a large national research forum would have gotten less from it, since this was the 31st edition of a state association gathering.

Educators at state education conferences usually wear business casual, such as slacks, skirts or khakis with a blouse, sweater or collared shirt. Layers help for an October conference centre where room temperatures vary.

The published audience description named educators, parents, and education professionals supporting gifted and advanced learners in Illinois.