The primary purpose of this organization shall be to promote the welfare and education of children and youth with gifts, talents, and/or high potential. The Association for the Gifted will…

• strive to improve educational opportunities for individuals from all diverse groups with gifts, talents, and/or high potential.
• sponsor and foster activities to develop the field of gifted education, such as the dissemination of information, the conduct of research, and other scholarly investigations.
• support and encourage specialized professional preparation for educators of individuals with gifts, talents, and/or high potential, as well as for professional persons in related areas.
• work with organizations, agencies, families, or individuals whose purposes are consistent with its own.