Conway Advocates for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE)

10/01/2026

What does the language we use communicate about gifted learners?

The words and labels we choose can shape how students are perceived, the expectations placed on them, and even how they see themselves. And when those terms cross languages and cultures, their meaning can shift in important ways.

Dr. German Diaz explores why it may be time to take a closer look at the terminology we use in gifted education—and what it means to put the student before the label.

Read more: https://www.nagc.org/news/words-matter-rethinking-gifted-education-terminology

09/17/2026

CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED & TALENTED

GIFTED & TALENTED REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN

Fall Testing Cycle

Students currently in 3rd grade or above may be referred for Gifted & Talented consideration. A referral begins the evaluation process and does not guarantee identification.

A student may benefit from referral when they learn quickly and make meaningful connections, think deeply, creatively, or in unusual ways, show advanced reasoning, curiosity, or problem-solving, or need greater depth, complexity, or academic challenge.

No special preparation is needed. Gifted & Talented identification is based on multiple measures.

IMPORTANT DATES

Teacher Referral Deadline: September 23, 2026

Parent Referral Deadline: September 25, 2026

Parent Permission to Test Deadline: September 25, 2026

Fall Testing Window: September 28–October 9, 2026

Questions? Contact your campus GT specialist or the district GT coordinator at [email protected].

Parent Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8X2PhiQYd2oc02OjXThvM242oBgSIRq_PY4g-ZC8Kbba7tQ/viewform?pli=1

09/07/2026

Registration for AGATE 2027 is now LIVE! Visit giftedarkansas.org to register and learn more about
- our incredible lineup of pre-conference sessions
- how to apply to present a breakout session (and receive $100 off your registration)
- applications for awards and scholarships
- the Student Showcase Centerpiece Challenge
- and more!

Register by October 15 to receive a discount on Member two-day tickets. (Please note that if you are planning on presenting and registering early, your proposal must be submitted no later than October 1, 2026 to allow the proposals committee to review and respond prior to the October 15 deadline.)

Visit giftedarkansas.org to learn more and register!

06/20/2026

🌿 Healthy Support for Gifted Children

Children with gifted traits often need:

❤️ emotional safety
🌱 freedom to explore
📚 intellectual stimulation
🎨 creativity
🐾 nature and animals
🤝 understanding adults
🧭 mentors
⏳ time without pressure

The goal should not be creating “elite children,” but helping children develop into balanced, healthy, compassionate human beings.

06/15/2026

05/07/2026

Two weeks left to apply for camp! We have openings for second session of camp, June 14-19, so get those applications in ASAP!

Apply at https://aasecocamps.org/Apply.aspx

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Conway Public Schools!
We’re proud to celebrate Earth Day by sharing the impact of our digital flyer system—Peachjar ! Since launching Peachjar, our district has saved:
8,889,739 sheets of paper
1,067 trees
That’s a big win for our planet—and for our schools!
Peachjar helps us keep families informed while staying environmentally friendly. Check out the latest school and community flyers here: https://my.peachjar.com/explore/all?audienceId=2948...
Interested in submitting a flyer? Visit our Peachjar page: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/peachjar
Let’s keep working together to protect our environment—one digital flyer at a time!

Peachjar

04/22/2026

CPSD Families,
This is a reminder that Conway Public Schools will be closed this Friday, April 24. This is a scheduled district-wide day off for students and staff.
All campuses and district offices will be closed for the day.
We hope your family enjoys the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing our students back on Monday, April 27 ready to learn!
For more information about our district calendar, please visit our website https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar

04/20/2026

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has officially opened registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering a wide range