At giftED26, December 2–4 in Houston, specialists from districts of every size can connect with colleagues who understand the role and explore new tools from exhibitors, including robotics and AI technology. Register now for giftED26: buff.ly/tH96lxk

If you’re a first-year teacher, TAGT is here to help you get connected to gifted education resources, professional learning, and fellow educators across Texas. Use code 1STYEAR by October 30 to receive one year of TAGT Educator Membership at no cost! buff.ly/punMZFJ

Your professional community can extend far beyond your district. Through TAGT, this Dallas County educator has spent a decade connecting with teachers across Texas and staying informed about gifted education in other communities. Join TAGT: buff.ly/ZEjYoHt

Teachers play a central role in gifted education. This TEMPO+ resource reviews current research on how perceptions of giftedness can shape classroom decisions. Access with TAGT membership: buff.ly/eXwmXoj

What’s in your giftED26 orbit? Maybe it’s social-emotional needs or stronger program design. With session tracks covering the many sides of G/T education, you can build a learning experience around what you need. Explore giftED26 and register now: buff.ly/tH96lxk

The 2027 TAGT Leadership Conference is designed to help you move from reflection to action. Learn from examples across districts, develop language for stakeholder conversations, and return with resources you can share with your team. Register now: buff.ly/xpOXqVi

If questions are coming up in your G/T program, chances are another educator has worked through them too. TAGT Connect gives members a place to learn from G/T colleagues across Texas. Learn more: buff.ly/x3hYtd3

Gifted learners may be ready to go deeper, move faster, or think differently, but they still need educators who notice what they need and create opportunities for continued growth. Every learner deserves to be challenged. That’s #whyGT

Explore the schedule, check out the MasterMind speakers, and decide whether a Pre-Conference Session belongs in your plans. Then build the experience that gives you the learning and connections you’re looking for. See what’s ahead: buff.ly/pGHmnPu

Tomorrow: Explore with Todd Stanley, The Gifted Guy, ways to add more challenge for advanced learners in Differentiating Up. G/T Teacher Labs are available live and on demand exclusively for TAGT Educator and Leader Members. See what’s coming up: buff.ly/rA8EzVW

Five minutes. One idea. Your turn. ⏱️ Speed Geeking proposals are due October 9. Selected presenters get five fast-paced minutes to share an insight that colleagues can take back to their classrooms and programs. Submit your idea: buff.ly/qzmV78t

Some gifts don’t come wrapped. They look like curiosity encouraged, strengths noticed, questions welcomed, and gifted learners challenged to keep growing. This World Teachers’ Day, celebrate the gift you bring to your G/T community every day. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

There’s still time to join the Forum for Advanced Leadership, designed to help G/T leaders strengthen their practice. The first live cohort discussion begins on October 8. Don’t miss your chance to learn alongside your G/T leadership community this year: buff.ly/1RtfaoP

The October 1 deadline for the 2027 TAGT Leadership Conference Call for Proposals is almost here. G/T leaders are invited to submit leadership approaches that can help peers across Texas strengthen their work. Share your expertise: buff.ly/yWrtbVH

At giftED26, MasterMind Speaker Dr. Denis Dumas will show you how to create your own divergent thinking task. You’ll leave with a way to explore how learners generate new ideas. giftED26 takes place on December 2–4 in Houston. Register now: buff.ly/Rkhf4YL

Your giftED26 plans could use a little more giftED. Arrive in Houston a day early and add a 2-hour pre-conference session on December 1 to work through real G/T challenges and start learning before the full conference even begins. buff.ly/H9Bz7Rl

The Make-a-Case Toolkit helps you explain the value of giftED26, estimate costs, and outline how you will apply and share what you learn when you return. Choose the path designed for your role and start building your request. Make your case for giftED26: buff.ly/YKIGPdc

giftED26 scholarship applications close today. Eligible TAGT members may receive complimentary registration for December 2–4 in Houston, with limited travel assistance available in some cases. Submit your application: buff.ly/v9NqPud

This TEMPO+ member resource helps G/T leaders examine system-level barriers, strengthen identification practices, and build more equitable pathways for recognizing gifted potential across languages. buff.ly/JnzO4v4

In this TAGT Podcast clip, Stephanie Higgs reflects on what it feels like when time is wasted and asks educators to extend that same empathy to students who spend much of their day waiting. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/MQHjVZk