What Is G/T Awareness Week?
G/T Awareness Week takes place the first full week of April every year and highlights the importance of gifted education across Texas. The week encourages educators and advocates to celebrate gifted learners, strengthen understanding of advanced learning needs, and elevate the impact of strong gifted programs. The statewide recognition was established through the passage of HCR 64 (Curry and Parker), a resolution championed by TAGT that designated the first full week of April as G/T Awareness Week in Texas for 10 years. Throughout the week, TAGT shares resources, sparks conversation, and invites educators to share why gifted education matters using #whyGT.
Celebration Toolkit
TAGT created resources to help educators and districts recognize G/T Awareness Week in a way that is practical, professional, and easy to adapt.
Teacher Celebration Guide
Principal Celebration Guide
Request for Recognition Letter
Social Media Graphics
Template Social Media Posts
Principal Celebration Guide
Template Social Media Posts
Click here to copy, personalize ready to use posts written for educators, campuses, and districts. Add a TAGT graphic if you have one, or pair with a photo that reflects your local community.
Post 1: Recognition
This week is Gifted & Talented Awareness Week in Texas!
Gifted learners have unique academic and developmental needs. We recognize the educators who support these learners and the impact of gifted services in our school community.
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Post 2: Program Spotlight
Gifted education is about meaningful challenge, growth, and support.
During Gifted & Talented Awareness Week, I want to highlight how our program serves advanced learners and strengthens student outcomes.
[Share a story about your program]
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Post 3: Educator Appreciation
Happy G/T Awareness Week! Gifted learners thrive when educators understand advanced learning needs and provide purposeful opportunities for challenge.
Thank you to the teachers, specialists, and coordinators who support gifted learners every day.
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Post 4: “What People Don’t Realize”
It’s G/T Awareness Week in Texas all week long.
One thing people don’t always realize about gifted learners:
They don’t just need more work. They need different work.
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Post 5: Misconceptions
Happy G/T Awareness Week!
Remember that gifted learners don’t always look like what people expect.
Sometimes they are:
• bored
• perfectionistic
• intensely curious
• questioning everything
Supporting them well takes intentional programming and trained educators.
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Post 6: Colleague Spotlight Prompt
G/T Awareness Week is a great time to recognize the educators who support gifted learners.
Shout-out to [Name], who strengthens gifted services by [specific example].
Thank you for your leadership and care for advanced learners.
#GTawarenessweek #giftedandtalented #GTweek @txgifted
Celebrate Year Round With TAGT
Supporting gifted educators is at the center of TAGT’s mission. Throughout the year, TAGT connects gifted education professionals across Texas through professional learning, leadership development, advocacy guidance, and a strong professional community.
G/T Awareness Week is a natural time to celebrate gifted learners and gifted education. One clear way to do that is by investing in learning that strengthens you or your program. Use this page to plan your celebration, then explore the TAGT calendar to find an upcoming event that supports your goals.
Upcoming TAGT Events
Share With Families
TAGT Parent Webinar
Looking for a family-facing option during G/T Awareness Week? Share the TAGT’s annual Parent Webinar with parents and caregivers in your school community. Available in English and Spanish.
Even More Family Resources
Looking for a resource to share with families of gifted learners? TAGT provides free parenting articles through TEMPO+ covering topics such as social-emotional needs, twice-exceptionality, and supporting gifted children at home.