Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

What Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented does

The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) is a statewide 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit association founded around 1976 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operating as the official state affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). The organization serves as a statewide network of educators, families, mental health professionals, homeschool families, advocates, and partner organizations working to support gifted and talented learners across Arizona. Its mission is delivered through advocacy, professional learning, and community connection rather than through proprietary technology.

AAGT's product surface centers on two signature annual events (the Annual Conference at the Mesa Convention Center and the STEMSational Summer Seminar at Rio Salado College) plus an expanding digital portfolio. Core digital products include AAGT CommUnity, a members-only social network built on Small World Labs; AAGT Classroom, an asynchronous learning management system built on MCLMS; the Gifted Hub resource portal; and the AAGT Learning Lab webinar series. Supporting offerings include the AAGT Partner Directory, an Affiliate Network of parent and educator groups, the AAGT Store (Fourth Wall e-commerce), Gifted 101 educational programs, and the Annual Awards program. Technology integrations are entirely SaaS-based (MemberClicks, Small World Labs, Fourth Wall, MCLMS) with no proprietary AI/ML components.

The revenue model combines individual and team memberships ($55/year individual, with Educator Team tiers dropping to $50 at 11+ members), event registrations (Summer Seminar $79-$149, Annual Conference $265-$465), vendor/exhibitor fees ($117-$595), Partner Directory advertising, and nominal online course fees ($25 per participant). AAGT has roughly 5 employees and is governed by a Board of Directors with statewide representation. Distribution is event-driven and community-led, leveraging affiliate chapters, district relationships, and partnerships with the Arizona Department of Education, Riverside Insights, Greater Phoenix Mensa, the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators, and others. The organization launched a 2025-2028 Strategic Plan and is preparing its 53rd Annual Conference for February 2027.

Name

Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

Legal name

Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

Website

https://arizonagifted.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented is a statewide nonprofit serving as Arizona's official NAGC affiliate, supporting educators, families, and advocates of gifted learners through annual conferences, professional development, advocacy, and a member-only community platform across Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Advocacy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Education, Parent Coaching & Support Groups (Gifted/2e) (EDAKALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

Keywords

• Gifted education
• Professional development
• Education advocacy
• Nonprofit membership
• Education conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Arizona (statewide)

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual individual membership at $55/year provides access to CommUnity platform, member-exclusive resources, event discounts, Learning Lab webinars, and advocacy updates. Educator Team Membership offers tiered pricing: $55 first member, $52.50 each for 2-10 additional members, $50 each for 11+ members.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from Summer Seminar and Annual Conference registrations. Summer Seminar: Member $99, Non-Member $149 (early bird through April 30); Regular pricing Member $99, Non-Member $149. Annual Conference: 2-Day Member $395/Non-Member $465 (early bird), 1-Day Member $265/Non-Member $295. Includes meals, sessions, and materials.
3. Vendor/Exhibitor Fees: Vendor Science Fair at Summer Seminar: Nonprofit Partner $117, Partner $156, Standard $195. Annual Conference exhibitor/sponsor packages range from $325-$595 (early bird) depending on membership status. Sponsorship opportunities available at various tiers.
4. Partnership Advertising: Partner Directory listings and advertising opportunities for businesses and non-profits aligned with AAGT's mission. Includes directory listings and other perks for Partners.
5. AAGT Classroom Online Courses: Virtual asynchronous courses offered through AAGT Classroom platform, such as the 'Understanding and Supporting Perfectionism in Gifted Students' course at $25 per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AAGT is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit association and Arizona's affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). It delivers membership-based programs, professional development courses, annual conferences, summer seminars, online learning, and a members-only community platform for educators, families, and advocates serving gifted learners in Arizona.

Product overview

AAGT operates as a statewide nonprofit association offering a unified portfolio of programs and services for gifted education in Arizona. The core offerings include AAGT CommUnity (members-only digital social network), AAGT Classroom (online learning management system), Annual Conference (February, Mesa Convention Center), and STEMSational Summer Seminar (May, Rio Salado College). Supporting services include the Gifted Hub (resource portal), AAGT Learning Lab (webinar series), Gifted 101 educational programs, Partner Directory, Affiliate Network, and AAGT Store. Membership ($55/year) provides unified access to CommUnity, Learning Lab webinars, event discounts, and member-exclusive resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAGT Annual Conference
• STEMSational Summer Seminar
• AAGT Classroom
• AAGT CommUnity
• Gifted Hub
• AAGT Partner Directory
• AAGT Learning Lab
• AAGT Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 students served at single summer camp event (Deer Valley USD Gifted Summer Camp)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Greater Phoenix MensacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026AAGT Vice President and Board Director attended Greater Phoenix Mensa Appreciation Event to build relationships and create connections with gifted individuals and communities that support them. Both organizations serve different communities but share goals around supporting gifted individuals across Arizona.
• Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators (AzABSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026AAGT participated in the AzABSE Teacher Leadership Summit, connecting with educators and sharing resources. Sessions covered building parent groups, gifted identification strategies, and introducing AAGT CommUnity platform. Partnership aims to strengthen gifted education through diverse perspectives.
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAGT is the official state affiliate of NAGC, the national organization for gifted and talented education. This affiliation connects Arizona's gifted community to national resources, conferences, and advocacy efforts.
• Arizona Department of Education (ADE)coreOthersADE supports universal gifted testing through Grade 2 Universal Testing Contract using CogAT assessment. AAGT promotes and supports ADE initiatives including gifted resources and endorsement programs.
• Riverside InsightscoreTechnology or IntegrationRiverside Insights provides the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for Arizona's Grade 2 Universal Testing program. AAGT promotes this testing resource as part of gifted identification efforts statewide.
• Rio Salado Community CollegeminorOthersHost venue for AAGT's STEMSational Summer Seminar events. College provides facilities for professional development events.
• Mesa Convention CenterminorOthersHost venue for AAGT's Annual Conference. Convention center provides facilities for two-day signature event.
• Delta Hotel by Marriott MesaminorOthersOfficial conference hotel with negotiated room rate of $199/night for AAGT Annual Conference attendees.
• Pima County School Superintendent's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with AAGT to present virtual courses such as 'Understanding and Supporting Perfectionism in Gifted Students.' Provides professional development content for educators.
• Arizona School Boards AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCross-promotional relationship with AAGT sharing resources and connecting at events like the Teacher Leadership Summit.
• AAGT Partner Directory MembersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusinesses and non-profits listed in AAGT Partner Directory that support gifted education. Partners receive directory listings and visibility to AAGT community in exchange for supporting the gifted community.
• AAGT Affiliate NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of parent groups and educator networks across Arizona working to strengthen gifted education in local schools and communities. Affiliates receive support, resources, and connection to statewide AAGT programming.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• 2e News (Twice-Exceptional Newsletter): A niche media and resource platform serving twice-exceptional (2e) gifted learners and their families. Overlaps with AAGT's mental health and family-support segments on the 2e/gifted intersection.

Broad incumbents

• Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP): A well-established gifted talent identification and enrichment program serving K-12 students across the U.S. Comparable mission of identifying and supporting gifted learners but at a much larger, national scope.
• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY): A larger, established organization offering talent identification, summer programs, and online courses for gifted K-12 students. Overlaps with AAGT's mission but operates at national scale with a broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Greater Phoenix Mensa: A local Arizona chapter of Mensa focused on building community for high-IQ individuals; AAGT's documented partnership (Greater Phoenix Mensa Appreciation Event) shows direct audience overlap in Arizona.

Direct peers

• Davidson Institute for Talent Development: A nonprofit dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted youth through programs, resources, and advocacy. Comparable to AAGT in mission focus on gifted education and family support, but with a narrower (profoundly gifted) population.
• Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT): Another NAGC state affiliate serving Texas with annual conference, member services, and professional development. Operates a directly comparable state-association model for gifted education stakeholders.
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): The national umbrella organization for which AAGT is Arizona's official state affiliate. Provides direct comparable structure (membership, annual convention, advocacy, parent/educator resources) that operates at the national level for the same audience.
• California Association for the Gifted (CAG): A peer state-level nonprofit association serving California's gifted community with annual conference, membership programs, advocacy, and educator training — directly analogous in mission and structure to AAGT.
• Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG): A nonprofit focused on the social-emotional needs of gifted individuals, including webinars, resources, and parent/educator support groups. Directly comparable to AAGT's mental health and family-support segments.
• The Association for the Gifted (CEC-TAG): A division of the Council for Exceptional Children focused specifically on gifted education. Provides professional development, publications, and a special-interest network serving the same educator segment as AAGT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GiftedAZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeDy0EuKuu1WI1Qbw0ckrow
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArizonaAssociationforGiftedandTalented
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-gifted-and-talented
• Instagraminstagram.com/azgifted

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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