Registration is open for the TAGT Parent Conference, February 13 in Houston

As a follow-up to our recent statewide conference on Gifted Education last month in Houston,
the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented will host a day-long program for families that
will focus on issues and skills relative to parenting gifted children. Programs run February 13 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Breakfast will be provided, and there will be an hour and fifteen minute lunch break.
NEW! The Preliminary Schedule is now online! You can also view a list of restaurants and hotels in the area.

Registration is open for the TAGT Leadership Conference, March 29-30 in Austin

The registration form and online registration are now available for the TAGT Leadership Conference. Registration is $199 for members and $299 for non-members (membership is $49 annual dues). The hotel rate is $119 per night on Sunday and/or Monday for single/double occupancy; please make reservations online early or call 1-800-228-9290 and use reservation code "taltala." The Preliminary Schedule (PDF) is now online; more information to follow.

Presenting INSIGHTS: The TAGT Catalog of Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

Insights is a catalogue for nominating outstanding individuals for TAGT scholarships, grants, and awards.

TAGT Talking Points for TEA Focus Groups

The Texas Education Agency must develop accountability standards for gifted education, as required by language included in House Bill 3 last legislative session.  TEA has solicited input from across the state using focus groups in the 20 regional educational service centers.  This document highlights what TAGT believes are some of the most significant ideas that should be included in the proposed accountability standards. Please share as needed.

TAGT extends our deepest thanks to our attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, and parent visitors. All of you make our Annual Conference one of the most exciting learning opportunities for educators and parents of gifted and talented children. Coming Soon: Attendee and exhibitor evaluations, online merchandise ordering, recorded sessions, and Insights 2010: The TAGT Catalog of Scholarships, Grants, and Awards.

New Corporate Partners

TAGT has introduced a new program to acknowledge corporate support. The purpose of this program is to recognize those who annually make a significant financial commitment to the program and work of TAGT. We are pleased to announce that Pearson Assessments is our first Charter Member, and also welcome  Prufrock Press, Gifted Education Publisher and SIG (Summer Institute for the Gifted). Interested supporters may contact chay...@txgifted.org to learn more.

Editor Position Available

TEMPO is now seeking a new editor for the journal starting in late 2010 with the Winter 2011 issue. If you or someone you know is interested, please see the full posting (PDF).

Peer Reviewers

Tempo is now accepting applications for peer reviewers.  If you are interested in reviewing manuscripts for Tempo, we encourage you to download the peer reviewer application, fill it out and electronically send it back along with a copy of your resume or vitae to the editor, Dr. Cindy Little at:  cynthia_little@baylor.edu.  Serving as a peer reviewer is a rewarding experience as peer reviewers play a major role in mentoring new authors and assisting in maintaining high standards for the contents of the journal.

The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) is an organization of educators and parents dedicated to meeting the unique needs of gifted and talented students. TAGT promotes the awareness of the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students in an effort to ensure that they are provided appropriate educational services.