Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted

08/20/2026

Students who learn a second language gain an academic advantage, often scoring higher on tests and excelling across subjects. At Concordia Language Villages (https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/), you'll immerse yourself in language and culture while enjoying time with your family during a family week or weekend program. Whether you're brand new to a language, or look to deepen an advanced skillset, Concordia Language Villages has the expertise to help you along your journey, within a peaceful natural setting. Enjoy songs, games, and delicious cultural meals all while you work on conversational skills together. Visit Language Immersion Family Camps Concordia Language Villages (https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/family-weeks-weekends) now to view upcoming opportunities!

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

✈️ Milwaukee is closer than you think!

Wherever you're coming from, NAGC26 is an easy trip. A quick flight from most of the country, or an easy drive if you're already in the Midwest 👇

🚗 Chicago — 2-hour drive
🚗 Minneapolis — 5-hour drive
✈️ DC — 2-hour flight
✈️ Texas — 2-hour flight
✈️ Florida — 2.5-hour flight
✈️ LA — 4-hour flight

Four days of keynotes, sessions, and connection with the gifted education community, all in one very reachable city.

📅 November 5–8, 2026 | 📍 Milwaukee, WI

Register 👉 https://www.nagc.org/annual-convention

08/19/2026

From curiosity to flight – every invention begins with a question.

Celebrate Aviation Day by sharing a STEM question, invention idea, or aviation hero who inspires you!

08/19/2026

Keelin is finishing up her summer by reading Guernica by Dave Boling. How are you wrapping up your summer?

Purchase Guernica: https://amzn.to/4hER6qk

08/18/2026

We all know someone who goes above and beyond for gifted learners in Wisconsin – whether it's a classroom teacher working magic, a supportive principal, or someone fighting for a child's needs.

It's time to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominations are now officially open for the 2026 WATG Adult Awards.

Take 10 minutes to submit a nomination before September 25!

🔗 Nominate here: www.watg.org/outstanding-adult-awards

08/18/2026

We're kicking off our Translator Spotlight series with a big ¡Gracias! to Esther Vazquez! 🙌✨

Esther works with the Appleton Area School District, where she loves helping high school students succeed. Originally from the Mexico-Arizona border, she moved to Wisconsin in 2013. When she's not taking daily walks, participating in church activities, or visiting family, she's helping WATG bridge the gap for our Spanish-speaking educators and families!

"Every month I really enjoy translating the articles for WATG because this helps to reach out to those Spanish speaking families and educators and it also helps me to learn more about our talented students…" 💙

Thank you, Esther, for sharing your time, passion, and talents to make sure language is never a barrier!

08/17/2026

Ever feel like finding someone who truly gets you, someone you don't have to mask around, feels impossible? Like searching for one specific needle in an entire haystack? My colleague Julie Skolnick of With Understanding Comes Calm built The Haystack, an ongoing community made exclusively for 2e adults. Expert webinars, live Q&As, a private members chat, and real connection with people who get it. Just $57 a month, and the next live community gathering is August 18. Join now so you're there for it!

Learn more here: https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/~access/a3c8821f/

08/16/2026

If your child is experiencing "August Anxiety," perfectionism, or worries about classroom boredom, you're not alone.

Dr. Sara Bolster shares 4 actionable strategies to help your advanced learner thrive this fall – from passion projects to early parent-teacher collaboration.

👇 Read the full article and get practical back-to-school tips: https://www.watg.org/beyond-the-books-preparing-your-gifted-child-for-a-new-school-year