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Exciting News: The ADE Extends Grade 2 Universal Testing CogAT Contract for 2025–2026!
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…
We Need Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of Gifted Identification in Arizona
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…
Spotlighting Gifted Education at ADE’s Leading Change 2025 Conference
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…