Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted

09/23/2026

"How do we support kids who are both gifted and distractible?" 🧠✨

If you've ever asked yourself this, you won't want to miss our March Virtual Conference! Keynote speaker Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D. (founder of With Understanding Comes Calm), will share practical strategies for understanding and empowering 2e learners.

Skip the travel costs and join us online!

🎟️ Register today: https://www.watg.org/annual-conference

09/22/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL! Nominations for the WATG Adult Awards close this Friday, September 25!

If you've been meaning to nominate an awesome teacher, administrator, parent, or advocate – this is your sign to hit submit today!

🔗 Don't wait: www.watg.org/outstanding-adult-awards

09/22/2026

Bright minds often come with big feelings. 💡 Beyond academics, gifted kids frequently face unique social and emotional experiences that require tailored support.

Join fellow caregivers at NAGC26 Parent Day on November 7 to discover practical tools for navigating emotional intensity, friendships, and school balance.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.nagc.org/parent-day

09/21/2026

09/20/2026

September is the season for fresh starts, and the absolute best time to observe hidden potential in your classroom! 🎒✨

Giftedness is so much more than quick answers or top grades. Some advanced thinkers are quiet observers. Others ask unusual questions, challenge assumptions, or struggle with organization while demonstrating incredible creative problem-solving.

Dr. Sara Bolster encourages educators to ask a new question this September: instead of "Who is already identified?", ask "Who surprises me?"

Read Dr. Bolster's full article for key behaviors to watch for, open-ended task ideas, and tips for partnering with families early!

🔗 https://www.watg.org/beyond-the-label-what-teachers-should-look-for-in-september

09/20/2026

Thinking Outside the Box with STEAM & Productive Failure! 🛠️🎨

How do we prepare students for a rapidly evolving future? By creating low-stakes environments where they can break, question, rebuild, and learn from "productive failure."

Join WATG and Wisconsin Destination Imagination on Monday, October 5th (4:00–5:00 PM CT) for an inspiring webinar: Outside the Box: STEAM Project-Based Learning. Explore rapid ideation, student-led creative problem-solving, and how to start a DI team in your community!

👉 Register here: https://watg.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F58699

09/19/2026

Wisconsin Residents Heading to NAGC26: Get 1 Year of FREE WATG Membership! 🧀🎉

Are you a Wisconsin educator, parent, or advocate attending NAGC26 in Milwaukee this November? WATG is offering a FREE 1-Year WATG Membership to all Wisconsin residents registered for NAGC26!

Proving your registration is easy:
📍Stop by the WATG table during the convention
📧 OR email your registration confirmation to [email protected]

Claim your complimentary membership and unlock exclusive statewide benefits, event discounts, and resources!

09/19/2026

👉 Check it out here: https://www.watg.org/sweet-spot-planning-guide

Not a member yet? Join our growing community today: https://watg.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership

09/19/2026

New school year, new goals…but don't forget your tried-and-true tools! When new initiatives take center stage, it's easy to overlook fundamental classroom practices. In this article, Kris Lockhart breaks Lockhart breaks down the essentials of data-driven differentiation – from pillow-fort podcast studios in ELA to coding accelerometers in Science.

Discover practical ways to vary Content, Process, Product, and Environment to keep your advanced learners challenged all year long.

👉 Read the full blog post here: https://www.watg.org/back-to-the-basics-of-differentiation

09/18/2026

Calling all classroom teachers & GT coordinators! 🍎

Your daily experiences in the classroom can inspire educators across Wisconsin. Share what works in your school by submitting a presentation proposal today!

🗓️ Proposal Deadline: October 30, 2026

📌 Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccsj289nx_tj8k0ax3GnN_xJA3qjWIvLzEig_ea04lojt4vA/viewform