board updateS
September 2025
Big News!
If you haven’t already heard the big news…we at WATG are delighted to share some truly exciting news: the 2026 National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Conference will be coming to Milwaukee, November 5–8, 2026!
This is the premier national event in gifted education, drawing thousands of educators, parents, researchers, policy leaders, and advocates from across the country and around the world. Get your budgets ready now!!! Attendees can expect internationally recognized keynote speakers, influential voices shaping the future of gifted education, and a wide array of sessions covering every aspect of supporting gifted and talented learners.
In addition to learning from the best, the NAGC Conference provides unparalleled opportunities to network with peers, connect with national and international leaders, witness live performances and participation from local WI students, and explore cutting-edge resources. From engaging workshops and poster sessions, to lively discussions in the exhibit hall at the Baird Center, there is something for everyone who is passionate about gifted education. And since it’s Milwaukee, you can also expect plenty of fun – an opportunity to showcase our Wisconsin hospitality, culture, and community spirit.
To prepare, several of our WATG Board members will attend the 2025 NAGC Conference in Pittsburgh this November. There we’ll gather ideas, connect with possible speakers for next year, experience the energy of the event firsthand, and return with inspiration as we begin shaping the Milwaukee experience.
Of course, before we “go big” in 2026, we are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 WATG Annual Conference at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells, October 6–7, 2025. This year’s gathering, aptly themed “Take a Chance on Gifted Education” will explore the many ways that all educators, staff, administration, and school board members can embrace the gifted students in their schools and find ways to support their unique learning profiles. WATG 2025 will be an amazing opportunity to connect with statewide resources, learn from experts, and celebrate the work happening right here in Wisconsin. It’s the perfect lead-in to the national stage the following year.
Together, these two years promise to be a powerful journey of learning, collaboration, and celebration of gifted and talented education. We cannot wait to welcome the world to Wisconsin and to highlight the passion and dedication of our community.
- Mary Pape, President-Elect, WATG
August 2025
Unlock the Benefits of Your WATG Membership
With the launch of our new website, we are excited to highlight two key benefits now available to WATG members: your personalized Membership Portal and exclusive access to our Members-Only Resources.
As a WATG member, you will receive your own membership portal where you can view and manage your membership details, including your donation history, event participation, and profile information.
Learn more about how to navigate your portal here.
WATG memberships also include access to a wide range of valuable resources in our Members-Only section, such as recorded conference sessions, webinar replays, facilitator guides, and a library of 400+ blog posts written by current and past WATG Board of Directors.
Get a preview of what’s available here.
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Join our community today and start exploring everything WATG has to offer!
- Stacy Novak, WATG Executive Assistant
