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Supporting Arizona’s Gifted Learners
The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) is a statewide network of educators, families, and advocates who believe gifted learners deserve to be challenged, supported, and understood.
Through advocacy, professional learning, and community connections, we work to improve educational opportunities for gifted and talented students across Arizona.
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Whether you’re an individual supporter, an organization, or a local network, there’s a place for you in AAGT.
Why AAGT?
AAGT Events
AAGT brings Arizona’s gifted community together through signature events like our Annual Conference, Summer Seminar, and Family Events—along with opportunities hosted by our partners and community.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or advocate, our events are designed to spark ideas, build connections, and support the needs of gifted learners.
Workshops, conferences, and community events happening across Arizona.
Annual Conference
Held annually, this conference gathering is a celebration of the students, families, educators, and advocates who show up every day for gifted and talented learners.
Summer Seminar
A one day hands on seminar focused on giving educators curriculum and tools that can be used immediately when school starts in the fall.
Family Events
Educational and community-building events that bring parents and caregivers together to learn, while giving gifted children opportunities to connect with like-minded peers.
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What Do Gifted Students Want?
By Rowe Van Meter, AAGT Vice President In my professional life, I spend a great deal of time training teachers in gifted education. As adults, we talk extensively about what gifted learners want and need educationally. Sometimes, however, we forget to go directly to the source: gifted students themselves. How often do we ask them…
AAGT Board Retreat: Learning, Leading…and Renewing Our Vows 💙
What happens when a group of passionate volunteers gets together for a weekend of leadership, planning, and a healthy dose of laughter? You get an AAGT Board Retreat. Each year, our Board of Directors steps away from the day-to-day work to invest in something just as important as meetings and decisions: becoming stronger leaders for…
AAGT in Action Connecting with Educators in Rural Arizona
AAGT is committed to supporting gifted learners and the educators who serve them in communities across Arizona, and sometimes that means taking AAGT on the road! This summer, AAGT Board Members Vicki Greer and Amy Leeds represented the association at the Navajo & Apache County Teachers Conference, connecting directly with educators from rural communities throughout…