A new school year is here and with it comes fresh opportunities to nurture the gifts and talents of Arizona’s students. Whether you are a parent navigating gifted education for the first time, an educator with years of experience or somewhere in between, the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) is here to help… The post Back to School with AAGT: Resources, Community and Support for the Year Ahead appeared first on Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented.| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
Dear Gifted Coordinator, As part of AAGT’s ongoing collaboration with the Governor’s Office, we are exploring opportunities to strengthen Arizona’s gifted education policies. A key area of focus is the use of local norms in the identification process—and we want to hear directly from you. What Are Local Norms? Local norms compare a student’s performance… The post We Need Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of Gifted Identification in Arizona appeared first on Arizona Association for...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
The Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented (AAGT) was honored to participate in the Arizona Department of Education’s Leading Change 2025 Conference, an event that brings together passionate educators and leaders from across the state to collaborate, learn, and innovate. As part of our ongoing mission, AAGT is committed to clearing up misconceptions about what… The post Spotlighting Gifted Education at ADE’s Leading Change 2025 Conference appeared first on Arizona Association for Gif...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
On May 29, AAGT hosted a dynamic Summer Seminar titled Creative Expressions of Brilliance: Coloring Outside the Lines—a powerful exploration of how nonverbal gifted students communicate their talents in ways that often transcend traditional academic measures. Keynote speaker Mark Hess, a nationally recognized gifted education specialist, guided us through a vibrant discussion on recognizing and… The post AAGT’s 2025 Summer Seminar with Mark Hess – “Creative Expressions of Brilliance...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented