GT Organizations

KATY ISD DEPT OF GT/ADVANCED ACADEMIC STUDIES

http://www.katyisd.org/dept/GT/Pages/default.aspx

6301 S. Stadium Ln

Katy, TX 77494

Director: Joan Otten

Instructional Officer: Nancy Hess

Ph: 281.396.2383

Fax: 281.644.1816

advancedacademics2@katyisd.org

TAGT – TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED

http://txgifted.org/

TAGT is an organization of educators and parents dedicated to meeting the unique needs of gifted and talented students. Chartered in 1978, TAGT is the nation’s largest state advocacy group of its kind, providing nearly 3,000 members and friends of gifted youth a forum for exchanging ideas and information about the education of gifted and talented students. TAGT recognizes the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students and provides educational services to meet these needs.

SENG – SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE GIFTED

http://sengifted.org/

SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

NAGC – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN

http://www.nagc.org/

We support and develop policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students.