On our site, we provide several links to additional resources for GT parents, students and educators. We hope that you find what you are looking for here. If not, please contact us at gapagt@gapagt.org with your questions.
On our site, you can find:
GISD GT links (at the bottom right of our home page)
WHAT’S SCOOP?AN ENRICHMENT FAIR NO G/T KID WANTS TO MISS! SCOOP (Saturday Co-Op) is a fun-filled day of events sponsored by the Garland Area Parent Association for Gifted and Talented (GAPAGT).The event is an enrichment opportunity for gifted and talented GISD students in elementary and middle school.The day is designed to stimulate individual interests, encourage creativity, and provide interaction with other bright minds by offering them exciting and unique sessions that are beyond the scope of their regular educational program. It is typically held the Saturday after the long standardized testing week in the spring.
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Join the IB Parent Connection in Google Groups
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is GISD's high school program for academically gifted students. Whether you are considering it or supporting a student who is currently in it, be part of the forum at http://groups.google.com/group/ib-parent-connection?hl=en.
Parents of current and future IB students are involved in an important decision-making process regarding the education of their child and may be keen to understand the IB programmes as well as the challenges and advantages they may bring. The IB Diploma Programme cultivates the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn, and work in a rapidly globalizing world.
Meet Our 2012-2013 Executive Board Members!
We voted in the following Executive Board members at our association meeting on Thursday, April 5. There were no nominations from the floor.
President - Rhonda Green 1st VP-Programs - Katy Jones 2nd VP-Membership - Joan de Sosa 3rd VP-Funding - Diana Cooley Treasurer - Tom Hilbun Secretary - Jacki Hulm
The following Committee chairs and coordinators were appointed:
All-City Math and Science Team Liaison – Joyce Hammar Communications Chairman – Bryon Manessier School Board Liaison – Sheila Knuckles Writing Contest Coordinator – Sara Taylor Webmaster – Joan de Sosa
We look forward to a great year with this board beginning in August!
The Garland Area Parent Association for Gifted and Talented (GAPAGT) is an independent volunteer organization of parents, educators, and community partners supporting gifted and talented students in the Garland ISD, including the cities of Garland, Sachse and Rowlett, Texas. The Association offers parenting resources, advocacy information, and partnership opportunities to promote appropriate educational services for the unique social, emotional and intellectual needs of all gifted and talented students.
This is a parent group site — opinions expressed here shall not be attributed to Garland ISD.