#AZGIFTEDSTORIES
Share Your Story
Calling all current Arizona Gifted students, alumni, families and educators: Tell us why and how gifted education has impacted your life!
Each year as we meet with AZ Senators and Representatives, the message we are hearing is consistent – they want to hear your stories. They need to know the struggles you have faced with your gifted student. They should be empowered with the knowledge of what works in gifted education and why funding will make it that much better for our students.
We invite you to submit photos, videos or short stories about the impact these services and programs, or lack of, have had on you.
Read Submitted Stories:
Finding the Right Fit for Our Twice-Exceptional Daughter
Karlie, Parent of a Gifted Daughter For our 7-year-old daughter, being identified as gifted has been a huge source of confidence. She lights up when she’s challenged and thrives when her strengths are recognized. But as parents of a twice-exceptional (2e) child, our journey to find the right support—both in and out of school—hasn’t been…
The Benefits of Gifted Education (PACE) in Tempe
Promoting Actualization through Creativity and Excellence (PACE) Stories from the Parents of Students in the Tempe Elementary School District PACE Program My daughter has been challenged with the projects her PACE teacher facilitates. I have also found it very informative to attend the parent info nights/inservices on how to better understand giftedness and so forth.…
Gifted students deserve to be challenged
Merry, Parent of a Gifted Student In Maricopa Unified we have had two identified Gifted students. It has been a struggle to get a constant and consistent program going. It feels like Gifted students are taken for granted while the needs of under performing students are more focused upon. With Gifted even being cut from…
Why Supporting Twice-Exceptional Gifted Kids Matters
Amy, Parent of Two Gifted Boys As a parent of a twice-exceptional (2e) child, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges and incredible strengths that come with this dual identification. My youngest son is both gifted and has special needs—a combination that requires tremendous support, both at home and in the classroom. Both of my sons…
Instead of learning new concepts, in order to survive academically, my child learned to work the system.
Stephanie N., President of the Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented. Our family has lived in Arizona for the past 20 years. All four of my children have been identified as gifted and that has made life very intense in our household. Raising gifted children is not easy. Some commonalities among my children are issues…