The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is excited to share a unique professional opportunity through the Citizen Ambassador Program, coordinated by Cultural Vistas. This international exchange initiative brings together professionals and thought leaders from around the world to foster collaboration, dialogue, and lasting partnerships. From December 6–12, 2025, a distinguished delegation will travel to… The post Opportunity to Join NAGC Delegation to Oman in December 2025 appe...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
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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
The Tempe Elementary School District is proud to announce the opening of ASPIRE Academy at Arredondo on July 23, 2025. ASPIRE Academy at Arredondo is an A+ School of Excellence® dedicated exclusively to meeting the unique needs of gifted students who seek an academically rigorous environment and who demonstrate exceptional abilities, offering a transformative educational… The post Tempe Elementary School District Announces the Opening of ASPIRE Academy at Arredondo: A Premier Self-Containe...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented is excited to share a professional development opportunity from the National Center for Research on Gifted Education at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Project EAGLE (Eliciting Advanced Gifted Learning Evidence) is offering complimentary, one-day workshops during the 2025–26 school year for educators in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. These… The post Free One-Day Workshop for Teachers: Identifying Math Potential in Diverse Learners appe...| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
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The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has officially extended its Grade 2 Universal Testing Contract for the 2025–2026 school year, continuing its commitment to fair and accurate gifted identification. All Arizona public schools are invited to participate in this state-supported opportunity. Following a competitive procurement process in February 2022, the ADE selected the Cognitive Abilities… The post Exciting News: The ADE Extends Grade 2 Universal Testing CogAT Contract for 2025...| 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
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Dear Educators, We know that today’s classrooms are evolving in many ways, and educators like you are on the front lines of these changes. To better understand your experiences, we invite you to participate in an important research study conducted by the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation at Arizona State University.…| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
Project EAGLE (Eliciting Advanced Gifted Learning Evidence) is currently seeking educators from Arizona, Colorado, and Texas to become Project EAGLE Trainers as part of a federally funded Javits research grant. Fifteen trainers–five from each state–will participate in a five-day orientation on the Project EAGLE dynamic identification system, to be held from July 13-17, 2025, at…| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
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The school year will soon be here. If you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared? College is expensive — nearly $29,000 a year for in-state students at a public college or university and about…| Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
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