Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented

Milestone alert! The TAGT Podcast has officially hit 20,000 downloads! Huge thank you to all of the amazing listeners for your support and engagement – TAGT couldn’t have done it without you! A special shoutout to our incredible host, Michael Flusche, whose passion, expertise, and dedication make each episode a standout. Here's to many more episodes, inspiring conversations, and learning together! If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up and be part of the conversation. https://lnkd.in/dty5NQFS

Join TAGT on April 8, 2025, at 6:30 pm for an insightful session with Dr. Davis on the importance of listening to gifted learners to better understand their aspirations, interests, and goals. Too often, programs for gifted students do not fully meet their unique intellectual and psychosocial needs. This session will explore self-empowerment strategies, tips for making programs more accessible, real-life examples of students advocating for themselves, and recommendations from parents aimed at improving student success. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/euauE5W

Time is running out to apply for TAGT's 2025 summer scholarships! With the help of our generous donors, TAGT offers over $30,000 annually in student scholarship opportunities. By providing the right opportunities we may just spark the minds that will discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. These scholarships have the potential to change a student’s life forever. Application deadline: February 28, 2025. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3ueMDnW

The TAGT 2025 summer scholarship applications are open now! With the help of our generous donors, TAGT offers over $30,000 annually in student scholarship opportunities. By providing the right opportunities we may just spark the minds that will discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. These scholarships have the potential to change a student’s life forever. Application deadline: February 28, 2025. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3ueMDnW

Applications for the TAGT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) class of 2025-2026 participants and mentors are now open! This program is designed to provide new district G/T coordinators with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with school staff, parents, students, and the community to positively impact the development of appropriate educational services for G/T students in the district. Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/3PGqeY7

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Join us on this special episode of the TAGT Podcast as we dive into the power of advocacy in gifted education. Host Michael Flusche sits down with TAGT Policy Consultant Molly Quirk and TAGT Executive Director Paulina van Eeden Hill to discuss the upcoming legislative session and how educators, parents, and community members can get involved in shaping policy for gifted education in Texas. Listen here: https://buff.ly/48BQHhn

Attention all campus leaders, coordinators, and district administrators! Join us for the opportunity to join TAGT and other G/T decision-makers at the 2025 Leadership Conference on March 30-April 1 in Round Rock, TX. Dive deep into topics vital to advancing gifted education, network with experts and peers, and gain invaluable tools for success. Plus, attendees will get to experience incredible MasterMind sessions with Marli Williams and Todd Kettler. Register today and secure your spot! https://buff.ly/47LtM1k

It’s that time! Our 2025 summer scholarship application is now LIVE! With the help of our generous donors, TAGT offers over $30,000 annually in student scholarship opportunities. By providing the right opportunities we may just spark the minds that will discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. These scholarships have the potential to change a student’s life forever. Head on over to our scholarship page and get your application in by February 28, 2025. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3ueMDnW

Explore equity and gifted multilingual education with a Winter TAGT Book Study! Sparking Change to Promote Equity (Jan 30–Apr 24, 2025) – Learn how to build a more equitably represented student population in gifted and advanced programs with culturally responsive leadership strategies. Teaching Gifted Multilingual Learners With Depth and Complexity (Feb 4–25, 2025) – Discover best practices for identifying and serving gifted multilingual learners. Empower your work with practical tools to support diverse gifted students! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/4amYQa7

TAGT recently celebrated Texas talent on the national stage at National Association For Gifted Children! TAGT is proud to represent Texas and celebrate the excellence in our state!