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The Gifted Education Family Network of Texas supports excellence and equity in gifted education.

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Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our annual GT Parent Conferences! For seven years, in partnership with Baylor University and the University of North Texas, we have offered a full day of conference sessions that have addressed critical issues in parenting gifted students, such as debunking common myths about gifted kids, advocating for your child, and accessing services. Our annual conferences have also provided an opportunity for you to meet with parents of other gifted students, share experiences, learn from each other, and build relationships.

If you have wanted to attend one of our GT Parent Conferences in the past but haven’t been able to make it, we are now offering low-cost, on-demand recordings of sessions from 2024 and 2026. With topics ranging from helping gifted students flourish to school advocacy, college planning, supporting twice-exceptional learners, choosing educational programs, and locating resources for profoundly gifted children, these recordings put research, practical strategies, and expert guidance at your fingertips, whenever you need them. Follow the registration link below to learn from some of the leading experts in gifted education, including Dr. Christina Dearman, Dr. Todd Kettler, and Dr. Melanie Meyer. If cost is a barrier, financial assistance is available.

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Texas GT FAQ by GEFN: How Does Texas Fund GT Programs?

As discussed in our last blog post, Texas families are fortunate to live in a state that requires both identification and services for GT students. Unfortunately, not all states provide adequate funding for GT programs—if any dedicated funding is provided at all— which can lead to inconsistencies in the quality and effectiveness of GT services…

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