Looking Ahead: Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever

As we close out 2025, it feels like the right moment to stop, breathe, and take stock of the work we’ve done together. This year brought new programs, stronger partnerships, more opportunities for educators and families, and a whole lot of heart from our gifted community across Arizona.

But if we’re being honest, the work ahead is even bigger.

In 2026, AAGT is stepping into a year focused on advocacy, visibility, and expanded support for every gifted learner in our state. We’re building new professional development opportunities, growing our scholarship offerings, strengthening outreach to rural communities, and preparing for a statewide strategic planning effort that will shape gifted education for years to come.

All of this takes time, energy, and the collective support of people who care deeply about bright minds finding their place to shine.

Why Your Year-End Support Matters

AAGT runs on community – educators, parents, students, and partners who believe gifted learners deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Year-end giving helps us:

• Fund classroom grants that bring high-level learning to gifted students

• Provide enrichment and endorsement scholarships

• Offer meaningful parent and educator programs

• Keep advocacy efforts moving at the state level

• Create resources that schools can actually use

• Support the volunteers and partners who make this mission possible

Even a small gift goes a long way in strengthening the ecosystem that lifts gifted learners across Arizona.

Donate here: https://www.azgives.org/organization/arizonagifted

Become a Member: Be Part of What’s Next

Membership is more than a discount at our conference. It’s a statement that gifted education matters and that you want a seat at the table shaping its future in Arizona.

Members receive:

• Early access to scholarships and grants

• Discounted registration to the Annual Conference

• Priority invitations to webinars and community chats

• Ongoing resources that support classrooms and homes

• A voice in statewide advocacy and planning

If you’ve been thinking about joining (or renewing), this is the perfect time.

Join here: https://aagt.memberclicks.net/

A Fun Way to Support the Mission: The AAGT Store

Every purchase from our AAGT shop also supports our work. Plus, you get something fun out of it  –  apparel, mugs, and more for the gifted educators and families in your life.

Shop here: https://aagt-shop.fourthwall.com/

We Have Big Plans for 2026… and We Need You With Us

Arizona’s gifted students are counting on adults who see their potential and refuse to let it be overlooked. AAGT is committed to being that voice, that advocate, and that connector and your support makes it possible.

Whether you donate, join, shop, or simply help spread the word, you’re helping build a stronger future for gifted education in our state.

Thank you for being part of this community. We’re grateful for you, and we’re energized for everything we’ll do together in the year ahead.