The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented connects and empowers educators to meet the unique needs of a diverse gifted and talented community.
What does it really mean to be gifted? Explore the definition of G/T and why understanding giftedness matters.
TAGT is powered by members like you. Find your place to connect, lead, and lend your voice.
From energizing workshops to eye-opening webinars, you’ll gain tools you can use right away, plus connections with people who love what they do as much as you do.
TAGT conferences are built for you. Think dynamic sessions, real talk with peers, and fresh strategies that you can use the minute you’re back at work.
TAGT is all about people—educators and advocates who believe gifted learners deserve more. When you join, you’re stepping into a vibrant community that’s here to support you, celebrate you, and grow with you.
A new school year brings new students, new challenges, and new opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences for gifted learners.
What will make your students go home and say, “Guess what I did today!”?
TAGT President Luke Hurst shares a goal for the new school year: Create the kinds of classroom experiences students remember—moments when they build, create, question, discover, and take ownership of their learning.
Explore neurodiversity-affirming schools through TAGT’s Fall Book Study, available to Educator, Leader, and Collaborator members at no cost.
Learn how differentiation can move learning up with specific strategies for challenging gifted learners in mixed-ability classrooms.
Add giftED26 to your professional learning plan. Connect with G/T educators from across Texas and bring back practical strategies, new ideas, and resources.
Your G/T community is available all year. Ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with gifted education colleagues across Texas through TAGT Connect.
Too often, programs for gifted learners are designed that do not meet their unique intellectual & psychosocial needs. During this session, Dr. Davis will discuss the importance of listening to gifted learners to gain a better understanding of their aspirations. interests and goals. Self-empowerment strategies, tips for making programs more accessible, vignettes of diverse students advocating […]
There is more than one way to challenge a gifted student. It is best for teachers to develop a toolbox of strategies that both fits the need of the student and the capability of the teacher. What are some of these strategies and when is the best situation to use these? Teachers will be able to find the right tool for the right job. You’re seeing a preview. TAGT membership unlocks full articles, […]
Celeste Sodergren, Ph.D., presents research-driven insights into how families of gifted learners seek supplemental academic support. Using a decision-tree framework, she explores the motivations, barriers, and choices families face, helping district leaders better understand parent needs and improve communication, intervention strategies, and services that more effectively support gifted students […]
Identified G/T Students in Texas
of G/T training are required per year in Texas to teach G/T students
In 2019, Texas was ranked fourth in the nation for access to G/T education
