Welcome to Professional Development for Gifted Education
The Arizona Department of Education is committed to connecting educators to quality professional development opportunities for growing successful gifted education programs for Arizona students.
Low-Cost High-Quality Professional Development:
Are you looking for affordable and easy-to-access quality professional development geared specifically to guiding teachers and administrators in the path to gifted endorsement? Arizona Department of Education is launching 90 hours of Professional Development contributing to the Provisional Gifted Endorsement requirements. New courses are rolling out quarterly. Visit ADE Professional Learning and Development (APLD) and search the "Gifted" category to explore our new offerings.
K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement
Teachers who work with gifted learners must be provided with professional development support based on a plan outlined within a school district’s Scope and Sequence for Gifted Education. Also, teachers whose primary responsibility is teaching gifted learners must have, or be working towards earning, an Arizona Gifted Education K-12 Endorsement.
- Requirements for Gifted Education, K-12 Endorsements
- All Arizona Endorsements
- ADE Educator Certification Website
- NAGC Gifted Standards
Gifted Endorsement Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 602.542.4367
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- ASU Online Gifted Education Certification Program
- ASU Online Master’s Degree Gifted Education - Curriculum & Instruction
- Grand Canyon University (GCU) Gifted Education Course Offerings
- University of Connecticut Gifted Graduate Certificate
- Wonderfully Wired Gifted Self-Led Courses
- Gifted Education Endorsement training offered by Vicki Massey
Gifted Endorsement Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 602.542.4367
Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented (AAGT)
The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) hosts a variety of professional learning events for educators.
The goal of the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented is to advocate, educate, and communicate on behalf of gifted learners in the state of Arizona. AAGT holds three events each year. A state conference in February, Gifted Educator Workshop in the summer, and a Parent Institute in the fall.
At these conferences, advocates, parents, researchers, administrators, educators, and policy makers join together to understand and support the social, emotional, and academic needs of high-potential and high-ability children. These forums allow attendees to network, exchange experiences, participate in educational sessions, and learn from our keynote speakers, while providing parents and educators with the tools needed to inspire students to reach their goals.
Visit the AAGT Events Page for Information on Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
- AAGT Annual Conference (January / February each year)
- AAGT Parent Institute (early Fall each year)
- AAGT Gifted Summer Seminar (early Summer each year)
Regional Professional Development
- Pima County Superintendent's Office - GiftedED Series GiftED supports educators of gifted students in their work with gifted individuals to develop their intellectual and academic potential through professional development, professional learning communities, coaching, and regional events.
- Project Eagle (Eliciting Advanced Gifted Learning Evidence) Unlocking hidden student talent in grades 3-5. This six-hour interactive workshop equips educators with practical tools and strategies to identify talent in students.
- February 28, 2026 - Roosevelt School District
- March 21, 2026 - Roosevelt School District
- April 18, 2026 - Roosevelt School District
College Board Certified Advanced Placement Courses
- The Phoenix Desert Summer Institute provides professional learning for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Advanced/Honors Gifted Strategies Courses
SESSIONS:
- TUCSON - June
- PHOENIX - July
National Professional Development
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) empowers all who support children with advanced abilities to access equitable opportunities that develop their gifts and talents. The organization offers conferences, professional development opportunities, and micro-credentialing for educators. More sessions, including on-demand lessons, are available through Learn with NAGC.
Arizona Rural Gifted Network - Northern Arizona, Rural Arizona
"We discuss celebrations and challenges with working in a rural situation. We focus on resources available for gifted education as well as doing a book study. The network is open to anyone, even those who may not be in a rural area but would like some support."
- This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm via Zoom.
- To join this group, contact Vicki Greer or Heather Pace.
North Valley Education Consortium - Maricopa County
- To join this group, contact Aimee Sulit
Southern Arizona Gifted Network - Pima, Santa Cruz, Pinal Counties
- To join this group, contact Marianne Landrith
Greater Phoenix Area Gifted Educators (GATE) - Maricopa County
- This group meets quarterly.
- To join this group, contact Rowe Van Meter
Contact [email protected] to add your gifted consortium to the list.
