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individual membership
Complete the individual membership form online. Click here to pay online. (If joining for 2-year discount, write in "$40" in the "other amount" line.)
Download a membership form to mail in with check.
organizational membership
Download an organizational membership form.
Please mail your organizational membership form and check to the address on the form. Click here to pay online by credit card. Type in your amount in the "other" line.
If you join or renew your parent membership to NAGC for only $59, please use the QR code or http://bit.ly/joinNAGC and enter the code "MCGTE19" in the "referred by" field. NAGC will give MCGATE $10 for every NAGC affiliate parent membership.
Membership Benefits
Individual Membership Benefits
Quarterly members-only newsletters
Legislative alerts
Networking opportunities
Discounts on MCGATE conferences, parent and family workshops, and webinars
Members can nominate individuals or groups for awards/scholarships
Members may hold office and vote in MCGATE elections
Know that you are supporting leaders who advocate on behalf of gifted learners in Maryland
Organizational Membership Benefits
Quarterly members-only newsletters for up to four designated individuals
Legislative alerts
Networking opportunities
One free 45-minute webinar with expert speaker for up to 50 participants. (Additional seats may be negotiable for a fee.)
Discounts for MCGATE conferences, parent and family workshops, and webinars for up to four designated individuals
One free advertisement (quarter page) to be included in two issues of our electronic newsletter
One free vendor table at a MCGATE workshop or conference or free distribution of up to two marketing items at a MCGATE workshop or conference
Organization may nominate individuals or groups for awards
expert speaker bureau
Applications for our expert speaker's program are accepted on a rolling basis. We invite gifted education leaders and professionals to share their expertise. Speakers may be invited to give 30-60 minute presentations virtually or in person on a variety of topics related to parenting or educating the gifted to local PTA/PTO groups, Gifted Advisory Councils, local school systems, and other community groups. Speakers for in person events will receive a complimentary annual membership to MCGATE, mileage reimbursement, and a certificate. Speakers may also share an advertisement for their personal or professional business to be included in our newsletter or website for up to one year, or may receive a 50% discount on a vendor table at a MCGATE event in appreciation. Click here to apply.