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Supporting Arizona’s Gifted Learners
The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) is a statewide network of educators, families, and advocates who believe gifted learners deserve to be challenged, supported, and understood.
Through advocacy, professional learning, and community connections, we work to improve educational opportunities for gifted and talented students across Arizona.
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Whether you’re an individual supporter, an organization, or a local network, there’s a place for you in AAGT.
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AAGT Events
AAGT brings Arizona’s gifted community together through signature events like our Annual Conference, Summer Seminar, and Family Events—along with opportunities hosted by our partners and community.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or advocate, our events are designed to spark ideas, build connections, and support the needs of gifted learners.
Workshops, conferences, and community events happening across Arizona.
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Where Connection Happens: Inside AAGT’s April Play in the Park
Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones. On April 11, AAGT families came together for Play in the Park, creating space for connection, creativity, and community across the Valley. Kids Being Kids (and Then Some) Kids jumped into games, explored the park, and made new connections. Some followed the planned activities, others did…
From Classroom Idea to Real-World Innovation: Meet Cruz
Innovation doesn’t always start in a lab or a boardroom. Sometimes, it starts in a classroom…with a student willing to think a little differently. Cruz, a gifted student from the Avondale Elementary School District, did just that with his project, the “Drippy Zippy.” What began as a creative idea quickly turned into something much bigger.…
A Day of Curiosity and Challenge: Inside Alhambra’s First Gifted Summit
Gifted junior high students in the Alhambra School District recently stepped out of their typical classroom routines and into a day designed just for them…a day centered on curiosity, challenge, and thinking in entirely new ways. The district hosted its first-ever Gifted Summit, bringing together advanced learners for a full day of hands-on sessions, problem-solving,…