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Iowa Talented and Gifted

Dedicated to meeting the needs of Iowa's gifted and talented individuals. ITAG is an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.

The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization which was organized almost 50 years ago with a vision that gifted and talented children in the State of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs. ITAG promotes advocacy at the national, state and local levels, pre-service and in-service training in gifted education, and parent/communit

y awareness, education and involvement. ITAG is comprised of parents, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who share an interest in the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in Iowa.

08/31/2026

Leg senate file 2201, 2472: Do you know how recently enacted law changes school funding formulas? School finance is dense, so here's the short version: these two laws determine how much money districts have to work with. Senate File 2201 raises the state's per-pupil funding rate by 2% for the upcoming year which funds the general pool districts draw from for staffing, professional development, and programming, including what is used for students receiving Tier 1 interventions in the regular classroom. Senate File 2472 is a larger overhaul of how property taxes fund schools statewide; the piece most relevant to classrooms is that it redirects a larger share of the state's SAVE fund (previously dedicated to school infrastructure) toward property tax relief instead, phased in over the next five years. Neither law targets gifted programming specifically, but both affect the overall budget picture your district is working within this year and going forward. We hope you have an excellent start to the new school year! https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF2201&ga=91 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF2472&ga=91

08/29/2026

Call for Proposals: During one breakout session at the ITAG Fall Conference, we are hosting a series of MINI-SESSIONS! These 12 minute, hands-on or takeaway sessions allow attendees to rotate several times, gathering many ideas in less than an hour. We are especially seeking a lesson, activity, routine, teacher-created resource, or process to share with others - you will present in a 12 minute window 3 times in a row. Submit a proposal here: https://iowatag.starchapter.com/survey.php?id=31

08/27/2026

Nominate an Outstanding Administrator! 🌟

ITAG is accepting nominations for its Administrator of the Year Award, recognizing a public or private school administrator who demonstrates a long-standing commitment to gifted students and their families.

Help us celebrate leaders who champion Advocacy, Education, and Networking while supporting the unique academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of gifted and talented learners.

Know an administrator who deserves recognition? Nominate today! 💙https://iowatag.starchapter.com/survey.php?id=34

08/25/2026

Legislative House File 2676: In addition to other, wide-ranging implications, this new law caps daily screen time for digital instruction in grades K-5 at one hour, a response to growing concerns over potential effects of excessive screen use on children. Understanding the exemptions matters when planning and providing exceptional programming for gifted and advanced students. It’s also crucial gifted educators work with district administrators and understand district plans to ensure they are able to make use of education technology for enrichment. Link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF2676&ga=91

08/24/2026

Firmly Planted, Always Growing: that’s the theme for our ITAG Annual Conference coming up October 26-27 in Des Moines. Register today at the early bird rate!

Network, be inspired! Our keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Catherine Little. More than 30 presenters will share insights on gifted education and support professional development.

An annual membership to ITAG is included in the registration.
Register today: https://bit.ly/2026ITAGAnnualConf

08/21/2026

You are a wealth of knowledge. Come share your passion with other educators by submitting a proposal for a breakout session at our Annual Conference! https://iowatag.org/survey.php?id=50

08/19/2026

Make familiarizing yourself with recently enacted legislation that impacts our gifted students part of your back-to-school routine. This year, the legislature enacted a law that formalizes much of what's long been in Iowa Code and adds to it. This one has the potential to create major changes to how we do business, including automatic access to advanced math and ELA pathways, optional statewide testing at grade level of instruction instead of age, and more. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF2220&ga=91

08/13/2026

Firmly Planted, Always Growing: that’s the theme for our ITAG Annual Conference coming up October 26-27 in Des Moines. Register today at the early bird rate!

Network, be inspired! Our ITAG. Our Keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Catherine Little. More than 30 presenters will share insights on gifted education and support professional development.

An annual membership to ITAG is included in the registration.
Register today: https://bit.ly/2026ITAGAnnualConf

08/12/2026

Today we celebrate International Youth Day!

At ITAG, our focus is on what happens when talented and gifted youth get the support they need to thrive. Gifted students need the space to ask bigger questions and explore their interests.

We unlock that potential through three core pillars: educate, advocate, and network.

When we invest in these minds today, we secure the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

08/07/2026

Register today at the early bird rate for our ITAG Annual Conference!

Join us this October 26-27 in Des Moines. Network, be inspired! Our ITAG Annual Conference theme this year: Firmly Planted, Always Growing. Our Keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Catherine Little. More than 30 presenters will share insights on gifted education and support professional development.

An annual membership to ITAG is included in the registration.
Register today: https://bit.ly/2026ITAGAnnualConf

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