Emerging Leaders Program
The TAGT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed to provide new (3 years or less) district G/T coordinators with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with school staff, parents, students, and the community to positively impact the development of appropriate educational services for G/T students in the district.
In addition to monthly online training/meetings during the school year, program participants will come together at the TAGT giftED25 Conference, the 2026 Leadership Conference, and the 2026 Gifted+ Conference; identify a personal goal and action plan for the school year, and be partnered with a mentor. The ELP curriculum will be tailored to meet participants' specific needs, allowing for a personalized program that will hone leadership skills, expand knowledge and create growth opportunities. Sessions topics will focus on how to implement, build and nurture a G/T program, unite G/T goals with district goals, and resources covering the areas included in the state plan (student assessment, service design, curriculum and instruction, professional development, and family/community involvement).
In addition to monthly online training/meetings during the school year, program participants will come together at the TAGT giftED25 Conference, the 2026 Leadership Conference, and the 2026 Gifted+ Conference; identify a personal goal and action plan for the school year, and be partnered with a mentor. The ELP curriculum will be tailored to meet participants' specific needs, allowing for a personalized program that will hone leadership skills, expand knowledge and create growth opportunities. Sessions topics will focus on how to implement, build and nurture a G/T program, unite G/T goals with district goals, and resources covering the areas included in the state plan (student assessment, service design, curriculum and instruction, professional development, and family/community involvement).
Ideal candidates for the Emerging Leaders Program include individuals who are responsible for district-wide G/T program leadership and in their first 3 years of service in this position. District staff responsible for supervising the candidate must approve the candidate’s participation. Candidates will commit to participating in all program activities, identifying a personal goal and action plan, partnering with a mentor, and participating in a program evaluation.
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Applications for the class of 2025-2026 are open now.
February 2025 - Applications open
Deadline Extended to April 30, 2025 - Applications close
The week of May 12, 2025 - Applicants will be notified
August 2025 - Sessions begin
The fee for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) for 2025-2026 is $1,229 for TAGT members and $1,329 for non-members. This fee includes monthly ELP sessions as well as registration for the TAGT conferences.
Download the District Approval and Commitment Form here.
View the class of 2024-2025 here.
Interested in being a mentor? Please see the Mentor page for more information here.