Parents and Students
We Exist to Support You!
The best way to maximize your experience with the Arizona Association for the Gifted and Talented is to familiarize yourself with our menu navigation, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and become a member.
AAGT Parent Handbook
AAGT Board Members who are both teachers and parents, collaborated to put together this handbook full of resources, advocacy tips, information around state law and self-care tips. Download the AAGT Parent Handbook
Picking the Best School for my Gifted & Talented Child
Understanding the type of gifted & talented classrooms will also be important when making the best decision for your child. There are four main types: Cluster, Self-Contained, Pull-out and Enrichment. Visit our glossary to see the difference between each is.
Parent Institute
Finding a Mental Health Professional
Please utilize this ideas for “Finding a Mental Health Professional” for more information on knowing when and how to to seek out professional advice from a psychologist, counselor, or therapist for their gifted child. AAGT has several licensed professionals listed in our Partner Directory. We would be happy to share a list of providers that partner with AAGT. Please note that AAGT does not endorse any particular provider and we recommend you research each professional to identify a right fit for your child.
Other Resources and Tip Sheets
National Association for Gifted Children – AAGT is a state affiliate
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted – AAGT is a proud partner
Decreasing Medical Misdiagnosis in Children
NAGC’s Parenting For High Potential Magazine