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.
Visit ADE’s Professional Development Catalog to explore upcoming education opportunities.
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
Visit Gifted Education Endorsement training offered by Vicki Massey including information on how to register.
Gifted Endorsement Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 602.542.4367
- ASU Online Gifted Education Certification Program
- ASU Online Master’s Degree Gifted Education - Curriculum & Instruction
- Estrella Mountain Community College Gifted Education Endorsement Program
- Grand Canyon University (GCU) Gifted Education Course Offerings
- University of Connecticut Gifted Graduate Certificate
- University of Phoenix - Gifted Education Teacher Continuing Education Courses (Teacher Education Courses Homepage)
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) host 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 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 the tools needed to inspire students to reach their goals.
Visit the AAGT Events Page for Information on Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
Click here for the AAGT Annual Conference (January / February each year)
Click here for the AAGT Parent Institute (early Fall each year)
Click here for the 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.
- The Phoenix Desert Summer Institute provides professional learning for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Advanced/Honors Gifted Strategies Courses
2022 SESSIONS:
- TUCSON - June 19-22, 2023: Catalina High School, 3645 East Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716
- PHOENIX - July 17-20, 2023: Pinnacle High School, 3535 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
Click here for College Board AP Course Training Sessions
National Professional Development
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) empowers all who support children with advanced abilities is accessing equitable opportunities that develop their gifts and talents. The organization offers conferences, professional development opportunities and micro-credentialing for educators.
