
January 11 & 12, 2023
Testimonials from Past Attendees
This was such a great event to come to as a brand new Gifted teacher. We really had zero direction when starting up our program, so this was so helpful!
Heather
Teacher
I’m really rethinking my definition of gifted. I’m thinking about the way we identify gifted children and local norms and everything that goes along with that.
Amy
Teacher
I’m grateful to have the opportunity to hear directly from experts in the field of gifted education. Learning about the latest research findings and expert insights helps inform my teaching practices, allowing me to better serve my students.
Melissa
Teacher
I really enjoyed the whole conference. I loved collaborating with new and familiar faces! My favorite sessions were those who had high energy, great modeling and practical takeaways to use right away in the classroom!
Brandy
Teacher
I enjoyed all the sessions and I am planning on watching the recordings of other sessions that I wanted to attend.
Adriana
Teacher
As a first time attendee, I left energized with fresh ideas to motivate as well as support the social and emotional needs of my gifted learners.
Lisa
Teacher
The conference was time well spent! I plan to convey much of the information to my co-workers when I return to school through PD. It's always so refreshing and revitalizing to learn from the leaders in our discipline and each other! Thank you for a great experience!
Robert
Teacher
All of the speakers and breakout sessions were full of amazing information and resources. However, the passion everyone expressed for their subjects and for gifted children is what made this conference unique. I am new to the field of teaching but seeing people share their knowledge to other information hungry teachers was awesome. Thank you to everyone involved.
Mariah
Paraprofessional
I always come away with something new and exciting.
Cynthia
Teacher
It is always refreshing to attend the conference. To be surrounded by a quirky and dedicated set of educators. It's my favorite time of the year.
Jessie
Teacher
This was such a comprehensive conference! You have it all! Anchoring to the “WHY” we support gifted students, addressing the myths and barriers, and providing solutions and hacks to improving gifted education was non-stop! Keynotes and breakout sessions were all top notch! Can’t wait for next year!
Jennifer
Gifted Coordinator
I love the opportunity to be immersed in all things gifted every year with individuals that share that same passion. It always inspires, reignites, and helps me reframe. Thank you, AAGT!
Vicki
Gifted Coordinator
I always come away from the AAGT conference re-invigorated and re-energized to work with my gifted students! Thanks for another great event!
Jennifer
Teacher
I learned a lot about gifted students. It was very informative. I am ready to share with the other teachers. I thought I knew about gifted students, but I realized that I needed to learn more.
Nedre
District Coordinator
This has been on my bucket list for years. I am so proud to be among amazing educators in our state and valued hearing from all of the people who are advocating for our children in the state.
Amanda
District Coordinator
I always appreciate senators and legislators being involved.
Laura
I always come away from the conference with renewed inspiration and a desire to do what I can to help strengthen our gifted program at our schools as well as the education of all our students
The speakers and presenters were exceptional. Now to go forth and do something with all that I learned!
The range of topics discussed was impressive and I look forward to watching the on demand sessions and the recordings of the sessions I missed.
AAGT 49th Annual Conference
Please join us either in-person or virtually for two full days of learning, networking, and gifted education synergy! Sessions on talent development, differentiation, technology integration, Arizona’s K-12 Academic Standards, social/emotional needs of gifted individuals, and much more will be offered.
Conference Venue
Mesa Convention Center
263 N Center St
Mesa, AZ 85201
In the heart of a vibrant downtown, the Mesa Convention Center is located on the southeast corner of University Drive and Center Street.
Complimentary parking is available.
Conference Hotel
Delta Hotel by Marriott Mesa
Room Block Rate – $165
Step into the stylish Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa, with our special room rate that is significantly lower than any other hotels in the area. Conveniently located adjacent to the Mesa Convention Center.
AAGT Health & Safety Guidelines
AAGT will observe and comply with current guidelines/protocols in the State and County. There is not a mask mandate in place at this time, however, we highly recommend wearing a mask to protect against the highly contagious Omicron Covid Variant. AAGT will have masks on hand as needed.
While vaccinations or proof of negative tests will not be required to attend, we ask that our attendees not attend if you have or have had COVID like symptoms in the 10 days leading up to the conference. Since all sessions are being recorded, if you need to switch your registration to virtual, we can make that change easily.
Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Muscle Aches
- Headache
- Chills/Shaking
- Lost sense of taste/smell
- Fever greater than 100.4°F
Purchase Access to the AAGT 48th Annual Conference Virtual Portal:
AAGT Event Refund Policy
- Request made before December 7, 2022: Full Refund*
- Request made December 7-21, 2022: 50% Refund*
- After December 21, 2022: No Refund *
Refund requests that are granted will be dispersed within 2 weeks of approval of the request.
*All refunds will be charged a 3% processing fee for each transaction.
Substitutions are allowed at no charge up to 1 week prior to the event. For substitutions made less than 1 week prior to the event an appropriate processing fee may be applied.
The full registration fee will be charged to those who are no shows and have not cancelled within 14 days prior to the event start date.