The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) host a variety of professional learning events for educators
The goal of the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented is to advocate, educate, and communicate on behalf of gifted learners in the state of Arizona. AAGT holds three events each year. A state conference in February, Gifted Educator Workshop in the summer, and a Parent Institute in fall.
At these conferences, advocates, parents, researchers, administrators, educators and policy makers join together to understand and support the social, emotional and academic needs of high-potential and high-ability children. These forums allow attendees to network, exchange experiences, participate in educational sessions and learn from our keynote speakers, while providing parents and educators the tools needed to inspire students to reach their goals.
Vist the AAGT Events Page for Information on Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
Click here for the AAGT Annual Conference (early February each year)
Click here for the AAGT Parent Institute (early Fall each year)
Click here for the AAGT Gifted Summer Seminar (early Summer each year)
Click here for AAGT Podcasts
Pima County Superintendent's Office - GiftedED Series
Strategies to Grow Ability:
- Universal Concept and Big Idea
- September 22, 2022 | 4:30-6:30PM | $25
- PCSS, 200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Make a Change to Show you Know
- September 27, 2022 | 4:30-6:30PM | $25
- PCSS, 200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Growing Ability Through Analogies
- October 6, 2022 | 4:30-6:30PM | $25
- PCSS, 200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Space is Limited.
Click Here to Register
The Phoenix Desert Summer Institute provides professional learning for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Advanced/Honors Gifted Strategies Courses
2022 SESSIONS:
TUCSON - June 20-23, 2022: Catalina High School, 3645 East Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716
PHOENIX - July 18-21, 2022: Pinnacle High School, 3535 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
Click here for College Board AP Course Training Sessions
Click here for Advanced/Honors Gifted Strategies Sessions
The National Association for Gifted Chidren (NAGC) provides professional learning opportunities for educators
NAGC Professional Learning
Edufest - The Northwest's Premier Summer Conference on Gifted and Talented Education
- June 25 - 29, 2022 | Boise, Idaho at Boise State University
In addition to 20 nationally recognized presenters who will offer 6 morning institutes and 18 weekly strands, Dr. Tom Hebert will deliver the opening keynote and we have a very special closing Keynote to celebrate our 24th year. Author Ian Doescher will speak about the creative projects that he has worked on and the links to education. He is most known for his Star Wars Shakespeare books, but has many others too, including adaptations of Clueless, Mean Girls, and Back to the Future. You can check out his work here. https://iandoescher.com/
The Discovery Project - University of Southern California | A Program for 5-9th Grade Students
- June 27-30, 2022 | ONLINE PROGRAM
The Discovery Project Summer Program, developed for 5-9th grade students, provides opportunities to explore topical areas from the disciplines such as Engineering, Art, Philanthropy, Politics, Medicine, Business, Sports, Computer Science, and more! Professors will guide discovery and discussion on various significant topics.
The Discovery Project Summer Sessions at USC is a 4-day online program led by top faculty and professionals that are experts in their field within the various disciplines. The program is supported by USC Price School of Public Policy, Viterbi School of Engineering, Rossier School of Education and a USC Provost grant.
The Discovery Project encourages students to make interdisciplinary connections between the various presentations and their own interests.
