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Iowa Talented and Gifted Association
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Dedicated to meeting the needs of Iowa's gifted and talented individuals.
www.iowatag.org
Today’s teacher motivation!

"If a student remains in an environment where a teacher provides everything, what will that student do when nobody is around to supply information? Go forth and teach your students to fish...."#giftededucation #giftedlearning #inspiration
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Celebrate gratitude this holiday season! Take a moment to pause and appreciate how far you’ve come. Gratitude changes everything.

#HappyThanksgiving #giftededucation #progress #gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Parents: Tips for advocating with your gifted students teachers for their needs. Also great skills for your gifted child so they can advocate for themselves.

For more information visit our website:
iowatag.org/Resources_fo...

#giftededucation #parentadvocacy #studentadvocacy
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Wold (Maquoketa Middle)! Received at our recent ITAG Annual Conference. She encouraged students to explore their talents and aim high!

Elizabeth Wold - Teacher of the Year
Jenna Spain - her nominator
Tara Notz - superintendent

#giftededucation #inspiringteachers
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Parents-

Is your gifted student struggling with perfectionism?

Learn how to help your gifted student with perfectionism on our webisite: iowatag.org/Resources_fo...

#parentresources #giftededucation #perfectionism
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Friday Inspiration: "Explore, and explore, and explore. Be neither chided nor flattered out of your position of perpetual inquiry." -Ralph Waldo Emerson #giftededucation #giftedlearning #inspiration
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Parents-

The school year is in full swing and parent/teacher conferences are upon us. Here are some tips to help you advocate for your gifted student.

#giftededucation #parentadvocacy
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The holiday season can add stress to students, parents, and teachers. Take a moment to celebrate gratitude this holiday season.

#giftededucation #giftedlearning #gratitude #selfcare #healthyhabits
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Parents-

School is in full swing and your students may be exhbiting signs of perfectionism.

Learn what perfectionism is on our webisite: iowatag.org/Resources_fo...

#parentresources #giftededucation #perfectionism
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We reached a long-time goal this month of awarding 5 scholarships to Iowa teachers currently in a gifted endorsement program who will be working directly with identified students. Congratulations!

#giftededucation #ITAGscholarships
#giftedlearning
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Another amazing ITAG Annual Conference has been completed! Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors, keynote speakers, presenters, participants, and volunteers who made this event a success! #giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf
October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thank you to all who joined us for our ITAG Annual Conference in Des Moines! Here are some photo highlights. #giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf
October 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you to our ITAG Annual Conference sponsors. Your support is crucial to our success.

Network, learn from experts, support gifted education! Register today: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu... (ITAG membership included!)

#giftededucation #2025ITAGAnnualConf

Join us this October 13-14 in Des Moines.
October 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are pleased to be able to offer several $1000 scholarships for Iowa educators to offset the expense of tuition for coursework leading to an Iowa Gifted and Talented endorsement. More information at the application link! iowatag.org/survey.php?i...
Due October 1.

#giftededucation #ITAGscholarship
September 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Don’t miss out! Great vendors at our ITAG Annual Conference: Bridging Generations - Honoring Legacy, Empowering Innovation. Register now! An annual membership to ITAG is included in the registration.

Register today: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu...

#giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf
September 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We are pleased to be able to offer several $1000 scholarships for Iowa educators to offset the expense of tuition for coursework leading to an Iowa Gifted and Talented endorsement. More information at the application link! iowatag.org/survey.php?i...

#giftededucation #ITAGscholarship
September 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
You have one more day to register for ITAG Gifted Together: Parent Engagement Series on Planning for College and Career Success. Did we mention it is FREE and virtual?

September 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Register at:

iowatag.starchapter.com/meetinginfo....

#ITAGGiftedTogether #ITAG #CollegePlanning
September 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Less than a month until our ITAG Annual Conference: Bridging Generations - Honoring Legacy, Empowering Innovation. Register now! Annual ITAG membership included.
Register today: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu...

#giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf

Join us this October 13-14 in Des Moines.
September 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Overwhelmed by trying to help your high school student with college and career planning? Join the Parent Engagement Series on Planning for College and Career Success September 24th at 7:00 p.m. Register:
iowatag.starchapter.com/meetinginfo....

#ITAGGiftedTogether #ITAG #CollegePlanning
September 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are pleased to be able to offer several $1000 scholarships for Iowa educators to offset the expense of tuition for coursework leading to an Iowa Gifted and Talented endorsement. More information in the application link! iowatag.org/survey.php?i...

#giftededucation #ITAGscholarship
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Do you have a gifted student looking ahead to college and life beyond high school? FREE: TAG Gifted Together: Parent Engagement Series on College and Career Planning.

September 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Register at:
iowatag.starchapter.com/meetinginfo....

#ITAGGiftedTogether #ITAG #CollegePlanning
September 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Early Bird rate ends today!

Our Theme this year: Bridging Generations - Honoring Legacy, Empowering Innovation. Register now! An annual ITAG membership is included.
Network, be inspired! Register today: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu...
#giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf
September 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
ITAG’s Annual Conference is coming up fast!

Our Theme this year: Bridging Generations - Honoring Legacy, Empowering Innovation. Annual ITAG membership included. October 13-14 in Des Moines. Register today: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu...
#giftededucation #giftedlearning #2025ITAGAnnualConf
September 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
High School parents, this one is for you!

Save the date for our ITAG Gifted Together: Parent Engagement Series, focused on the college planning process!

Watch social media and our website for registration information, coming soon!

www.iowatag.org

#ITAGGiftedTogether #ITAG #CollegePlanning
August 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Meet keynote speaker Molly McConnell! She will be speaking at our #2025ITAGAnnualConf, focusing on issues specific to Iowa Code and #giftedservices! Register now at the early bird rate! An annual membership to ITAG is included: bit.ly/2025ITAGAnnu...
#giftededucation
August 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM