Enrichmentmaxxing and Other Summertime Myths
The summer break brings excitement and pressure for both students and families, particularly for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners who often feel the need to maximize enrichment activities. While it’s common to overschedule with camps and programs, this can...
Parent Webinar: Listen, Liberate, & Support: Teaching Gifted Students to Self-Advocate
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Unlocking Potential: Celebrating GT Awareness Week in Round Rock ISD
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Round Rock ISD Elementary Summer TAG Festival
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Accelerated Math and Science Pathways in Middle School
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Gifted and Advanced Academics Parent Conference & Summer Enrichment Fair
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Book, Webinar And Podcast Recommendations For The New Year
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Winter Break Adventures: Engaging Activities for Gifted and Talented Kids
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True Reflection: Unhindered by Shadows
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Round Rock ISD Gifted Services Identification Timeline and Referral Window
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Prevent Learned Helplessness in Your Child and Unlock Life-long Confidence
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TAG Testing in Round Rock ISD
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Talent Development at Old Town Elementary
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First and Third Quarter Service Checks
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Balancing Brilliance: Nurturing Executive Function and Mental Health in Gifted Kids
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Summer Learning 2024
As students, parents, and teachers start to relax and enjoy our summer vacation, it is important to remember that kids need some time off. However, keeping kids’ minds active is important. This could be sports or summer activities, but it might also involve reading, writing, and math. Below are some suggestions I have shared with my TAG parents over the years.
TAGT Parent Webinar
The Texas Association for the Gifted/Talented (TAGT) celebrates Texas GT Awareness Week the first week of April each year – April 1-5, 2024
Organizations that support gifted and advanced learners, Part 2
Did you know that there are state and national associations that exist to support gifted and advanced learners and their families and educators? Not only do these organizations provide information and resources, but they also provide training opportunities and conferences.
Organizations that support gifted and advanced learners, Part 1
Did you know that there are state and national associations that exist to support gifted and advanced learners and their families and educators? Not only do these organizations provide information and resources, but they also provide training opportunities and conferences.
2024 TAGT Scholarships Are Open
With the help of our generous donors, the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) offers over $30,000 annually in student scholarship opportunities. By providing the right opportunities we may just spark the minds that will discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. These scholarships have the potential to change a student’s life forever.
A New Middle School Opportunity – Accelerated Science
If you have a student in elementary school, you may have heard about the latest advanced learning opportunity for middle school students – Accelerated Science. The accelerated science pathway is meant to support students who have an early passion for science and are interested in pursuing additional advanced science coursework in high school. Like the middle school accelerated math opportunity, Accelerated Science will take the middle school science curriculum and compact it into two years instead of three, providing students with the opportunity to take a high school science course the 8th grade year.