40 and Fabulous!
2013
marks two milestones in Wisconsin’s gifted history:
We are thrilled to be working with archivists at the Wisconsin Historical Society to preserve our history. Guidelines for donation of archive items are found here.
Fascinating profiles of many of the leaders of gifted advocacy in our state are being posted here. Check back as more are added each month. These pioneer profiles will be included in the WHS archive.
The 40 Year Fund has been established as a means to continue our mission to educate about and advocate for the gifted community in Wisconsin. Find out more here.
Save the Date
You are invited to the 40th Anniversary dinner party during the WATG Conference:
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Kalahari Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells, WI
More details and reservation information will be available here in the near future.
If you are not able to attend in person, please consider sending a photo or video greeting. Email to watg@watg.org
- 40 years ago the Wisconsin Council for Gifted and Talented (WCGT) was formed, the first state advocacy organization. Shortly thereafter, the Wisconsin Association for Educators of the Gifted and Talented (WAEGT) was created.
- 20 years ago Wisconsin parents and educators joined their separate advocacy groups to become the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG.)
We are thrilled to be working with archivists at the Wisconsin Historical Society to preserve our history. Guidelines for donation of archive items are found here.
Fascinating profiles of many of the leaders of gifted advocacy in our state are being posted here. Check back as more are added each month. These pioneer profiles will be included in the WHS archive.
The 40 Year Fund has been established as a means to continue our mission to educate about and advocate for the gifted community in Wisconsin. Find out more here.
Save the Date
You are invited to the 40th Anniversary dinner party during the WATG Conference:
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Kalahari Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells, WI
More details and reservation information will be available here in the near future.
If you are not able to attend in person, please consider sending a photo or video greeting. Email to watg@watg.org
The 40 Year Fund
1973-2013
Celebrating 40 years of advocating for gifted children in Wisconsin and ensuring advocacy for all gifted children in the years to come.
Education. Advocacy. Community.
This is what your gifts to WATG's 40 Year Fund mean to the gifted community we serve.
With your help, WATG is establishing the 40 Year Fund as a means to continue our mission to educate about, and advocate for, the gifted community in Wisconsin. With help from partners like you, we hope to build a continuing legacy of opportunities for educators, parents and students.
All 40-year funds will directly support
Just click the donate button on our homepage to add your name to the long list of people ensuring that our work goes on. WATG is a nonprofit, 501(c)3. All donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.
Education. Advocacy. Community.
This is what your gifts to WATG's 40 Year Fund mean to the gifted community we serve.
With your help, WATG is establishing the 40 Year Fund as a means to continue our mission to educate about, and advocate for, the gifted community in Wisconsin. With help from partners like you, we hope to build a continuing legacy of opportunities for educators, parents and students.
All 40-year funds will directly support
- Conference scholarships for adults and teens
- Delegates to state and national advocacy workshops
- Professional development for educators
Just click the donate button on our homepage to add your name to the long list of people ensuring that our work goes on. WATG is a nonprofit, 501(c)3. All donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.
