How does Byrdseed.TV compare to NAGC Membership
If you work with gifted and advanced learners, you’ve probably considered joining NAGC. It is the national organization.
But how does an NAGC membership compare to joining Byrdseed.TV?
- NAGC probably a great fit if you want to stay current with research by reading academic journals
- But, if your day-to-day problem is more like “I need something I can use in class TODAY” — a Byrdseed.TV membership is built for that.
The quick verdict
- Choose NAGC if you want an academic association: journals, magazines, advocacy, networking, and webinars led by professors.
- Choose Byrdseed.TV if you want classroom-ready differentiation: a large library of lessons you (or your substitute) can use immediately with students.
What you get with Byrdseed.TV
Byrdseed.TV is a library of lessons, projects, and investigations designed to be used directly with students—often by simply pressing play.
Byrdseed.TV benefits
- Over 700 lessons in the library (and growing)
- Lessons are video-based and broken into steps so teachers can run them easily with students
- Accounts are per teacher, so you only need one account even if you teach multiple groups or travel between schools.
- You can easily share lessons with your students – either by setting up a class account or using student access links.
- Search/browse by categories or by Common Core math and ELA standards
- 30-day money-back guarantee (no questions asked!)
What Byrdseed.TV is best for
- Gifted pull-out and push-in teachers
- Cluster grouping differentiation
- Elementary to middle school teachers, with broader suitability depending on your students
- Teachers who need ready-to-run tasks, not theory.
What you get with an NAGC Premier membership
NAGC Premier membership is built around professional learning, research, community, and advocacy.
NAGC Premier benefits
- Member community access through NAGC Engage and involvement in Networks and Special Interest Groups
- Online access to academic journals:
- Gifted Child Quarterly
- Gifted Child Today
- Journal of Advanced Academics
- Print subscriptions and archives access:
- Parenting for High Potential
- Teaching for High Potential
- Member-only free webinars
- Discounts for paid webinars, virtual conferences, and the annual convention
- Voting privileges and opportunities to serve and advocate
What NAGC is best for
- Staying current on gifted education research
- Networking and leadership in the field
- Advocacy resources and national-level initiatives
- Discounts on conferences and professional learning events
Side-by-side comparison for teachers
| If you want… | Byrdseed.TV | NAGC Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Research journals and academic publications | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Print magazines focused on gifted learners | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Discounts on conferences and webinars | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Advocacy and association voting | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Built-in way to give students access to materials | ✅ Yes | ❌ |
| Classroom-ready lessons you can use immediately | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Which one delivers more value?
This comes down to what “value” means to you:
- If you value lessons that will save you time today, Byrdseed.TV is more valuable. It’s designed to remove planning time by giving you lessons you can use directly with students.
- If value means research and academic connections, NAGC is the stronger choice. You will find opportunities to read journals, watch webinars, and interact with professors.
A simple way to decide in 60 seconds
Choose Byrdseed.TV if you’re thinking:
- “I need differentiated tasks I can run this week.”
- “I don’t have time to translate conference ideas into lessons.”
- “I want a library I can pull from all year.”
Choose NAGC if you’re thinking:
- “I want research, journals, and national networking.”
- “I want conference discounts and advocacy resources.”
- “I’m building a long-term professional presence in gifted education.”
FAQ
Is NAGC worth it for classroom teachers?
It can be, especially if you regularly read academic journals, attend webinars, or want to network at conferences.
Does Byrdseed.TV offer professional development?
You can use Byrdseed.TV to lead professional development with a PD Account. We have PD-specific videos plus you can share student videos to demonstrate instructional moves in context.
Can I use Byrdseed.TV with students online?
Yes. Teacher memberships are licensed for use in-person or online, and student access links are built for easy sharing.
Try Byrdseed.TV
If you’re choosing between “professional association benefits” and “classroom-ready differentiation,” Byrdseed.TV is the faster path to impact with kids.
