Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

Advocacy in Action! Executive Director Heather Pace and President-Elect Jessica Zimmerman joined AZ Impact for Good's Day of Advocacy on Wednesday February 19 in the historic Senate Chamber, connecting with fellow Arizona nonprofits and building valuable relationships that benefit our AAGT members. It was an inspiring day, and we were grateful to hear from Representative Pamela Carter from Scottsdale, who shared her passion for strengthening Arizona’s nonprofit community. Advocacy is a key pillar of AAGT’s mission—we’re dedicated to ensuring gifted voices are heard and that we always have a seat at the table! By the way, we’re proudly sporting our AAGT Advocacy T-Shirts that promote universal screening! These super-soft shirts help us continue spreading our message throughout Arizona. Get yours today and support our advocacy efforts: https://lnkd.in/gNFH6rDK

Join us next Wednesday 2/19 for this month’s Odyssey of Discovery session: “Collaborative Problem Solving for Gifted Families.” Led by Dr. Sarah Bald of Nest Psychological, this session will introduce attendees to Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques. You’ll learn the fundamental principles of CPS, effective strategies for applying this approach with gifted learners, and methods for identifying and overcoming common challenges—all to foster stronger collaboration and success for your gifted child. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions live - https://bit.ly/4dqtBvD

We love having you Mark - Looking forward to May 29! More information on Summer Seminar https://lnkd.in/gm7GDuP

Gifted Education Week is official in Arizona! ?? Governor Katie Hobbs and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes have officially proclaimed February 2-8, 2025, as Arizona Gifted & Talented Education Week! This recognition highlights the importance of supporting gifted students and ensuring they receive the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. At AAGT, we are dedicated to advocating for gifted learners, providing resources for families and educators, and working to improve gifted education policies statewide. This proclamation is a major step forward in raising awareness and making meaningful change. Want to learn more about what this means for gifted students and how you can get involved? Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4hFy93h Let’s work together to create a brighter future for gifted education in Arizona! #AZGifted #GiftedEducation #AAGT #GiftedAndTalented #EducationMatters #Advocacy #SupportGiftedLearners

??? If it’s your first Annual Conference, ask a question! If you’ve been before, share your advice or favorite moments! Let’s get the conversation started before we see each other in two weeks! ????

Join us next Wednesday 1/15 for this month’s Odyssey of Discovery session: “Turning Teachers into Teammates: A Gifted Parent’s Guide to Effective Collaboration.” Led by Elizabeth Warner and Dr. Karen Brown of Paradise Valley Unified School District, this session will equip parents with tools to build strong parent-teacher partnerships, prepare for effective communication, and avoid common challenges—all to support your gifted child’s success. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions live - https://bit.ly/4dqtBvD

?? ASK & ANSWER: What are your goals for gifted education in 2025? Share your aspirations and let's shape the future together! ???? #GiftedEducation #Goals #AAGT

Great news! ??? Early Bird pricing for AAGT’s Annual Conference has been extended! Don’t miss your chance to save on this incredible event celebrating Bright Minds and Bold Ideas. Register now and join us in February! ?? https://bit.ly/aagt_ac2025 #AAGT2025 #BrightBoldAAGT

AAGT board members are making the most of their time in Seattle at #NAGC24! We're learning from insightful speakers, discovering helpful resources, and connecting with fellow gifted advocates—all to strengthen our organization and better serve our members. We can’t wait to hear many of these incredible speakers at our own conference in February! Visit https://lnkd.in/ggnFY6y for more info.

This is will be an incredible event - with even more breakout sessions to choose from, incredible keynote speakers, a cocktail reception, prizes, and entire expo hall filled with resources for your classroom. Don't miss it! Early bird rates end December 15!