Membership in the National Conference of Governor's Schools is open to all those actively engaged in operation of Governor's Schools and those in related areas with an interest in advancing the purposes of such schools.

Active Members: Those currently in good standing with NCoGS and actively engaged in the operation and development of existing Governors' Schools, as defined in Article II of the Bylaws and those currently involved in setting policy for such schools may be active members. These shall include directors, administrators, faculty and staff of the Governors' Schools, Board and Advisory Board members where such Board members are directly involved in policy decisions for the schools and the overall chief administrator of the state's Governor's School or Schools.
Associate Members: All those interested in advancing the purposes of the Governors' Schools who do not qualify for active membership may be associate members if currently in good standing with NCoGS.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The first and most significant benefit of membership in the National Conference of Governor's Schools is belonging to a group of like-minded individuals who are involved in the same project as you.

More tangible benefits of membership include:

Sharing ideas and networking with other educators and administrators of gifted students and programs. Many of the best ideas in Governor's Schools have been shared and propagated in various programs throughout the country. These include program fundraising, alumni development, and teacher recognition events.

Meeting with other members in our annual meetings. Annual conferences invite members and non-members to collaborate, investigate, and report on best practices and theories.

Advance notification and early-bird eligibility to register for annual Conferences. Notices are sent by email and online.

Participation in NCoGS Members Section a members-only online collaboration space. Members can post and share documents, send email messages to other NCoGS members, and receive regular messages about Governor's Schools in the news.

Eligibility to send and receive messages through the members-only email list and the general interest NCoGS email list.

Shaping the future of Governor's Schools and NCoGS through opportunities for leadership, through working retreats, and through active promotion of NCoGS and Governor's Schools in local, state, and national meetings.

NCoGS 2025 - 2026 Membership