When I offer orientation sessions for families new to our gifted program, I hand out small tubs of playdough labeled 'Potential' as an analogy - your child's potential has been identified and is inside this container. Your child might take…
Earth Day decorations often show things like green grass, trees, sparkling bodies of water - things that can be a little hard to find in Arizona, especially if you're here in the valley like we are. Here are a few…
For nearly 50 years, AAGT & SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) have been leaders in their communities, bringing parents and caregivers together in conversation to support the gifted. AAGT has now partnered with the global reach of…
By: Stephanie Newitt Years ago I was struggling to understand my 10 year old highly gifted, underachieving son. There were moments when I was in awe of how his brain worked. There were moments when I wanted to bang my…
The theme for the United Nation’s International Youth Day (IYD) 2022 is Intergenerational Solidarity, focusing on the importance of fostering “successful and equitable intergenerational relations and partnerships to ensure ‘no one is left behind'. In this blog post, AAGT explores…
Just a few weeks ago, the UN and IPCC released their Sixth Assessment Report. This report said that 'it's now or never' in terms of enacting serious change to protect our planet. #EarthDay is tomorrow! The #IPCC #ClimateReport, released a…
The International Gifted Consortium (IGC), Research Center for the Highly-Profoundly Gifted shares real-life stories, trials and tribulations from the voices of highly and profoundly gifted children, adolescents, young adults, families and beyond - they explore the depths of heightened sensitivity,…
"Neila has been attending theatre workshops since she was 3 years old. She recently received AAGT's student enrichment scholarship to participate at Desert Foothills Theatre's, Shrek Jr. summer camp. She absolutely loved it! Every class is equally as valuable as…
University of Southern California is excited to announce a new webinar series developed for incoming 6-9th grade students: The Discovery Project. The Discovery Project at USC provides opportunities to explore topical areas from the disciplines: Medicine, Engineering, Philanthropy, Education, Sociology, Art, Biology, and…
The University of Connecticut's Project 2eASD/GT online program aims to support high school students as they begin to transition into post-high school years and prepare for college. This 2e/ASD program, offered in conjunction with UConn's Pre-College Summer program for high…