Values
We are brought together by a common set of values and a shared interest. We understand that our gifted children and students have unique needs, and we support those individuals involved in their lives: the parents, the teachers, and the school administrators. We hold in high regard those individuals who strive to better understand these unique learning needs, feelings and behaviors. We are here to support you and to collaborate with you.

Our Mission
The mission of the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented is to advocate for the diverse population of gifted children in the state of Arizona. We strive to accomplish that mission by disseminating information, supporting local parent groups, and encouraging the growth of quality programs for gifted children

Our Vision
Our vision includes seeing in practice what the AZ state mandate sets forth in law. •We see gifted students, K-12, being served in all of our schools. •We see our state's gifted student population ethnically reflect that of our state's student enrollment. •We see gifted students receiving instruction commensurate with their academic ability, grades K-12. •We see our gifted students receiving their instruction by gifted endorsed teachers. •We see all schools in our state serving our gifted students as outlined by our state's gifted mandate.

Those of us who support gifted education in Arizona are amongst the nation's most fortunate ones. Unlike the majority of the states, we have a gifted mandate, gifted funding, a gifted endorsement, a state approved gifted test list, gifted identification criteria, a state department gifted director, a number of strong gifted parent groups, and a state gifted association. Very few states have all of these. Our vision, in Arizona, is to support our state's gifted children. We thank you for joining us in our mission.

Dina Brulles, Ph.D.  
President  
Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented