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The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Association for the Gifted and Talented (C-FB AGT) is an independent, voluntary organization of parents, educators and friends of the gifted.  The Association was established in 1979 and continues today as a parent resource and advocacy group committed to ensuring that all gifted and talented students in the district receive appropriate educational opportunities.

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C-FB AGT Fall Membership Drive

“Picnic in the Park”

Gussie Field - Waterworth Park,  Farmers Branch

Oct. 7, 2008  5:00 - 7:00pm

 

Join us at Gussie Field in Waterworth Park (Valley View & Rawhide, map) for our annual All-members picnic. Bring your own picnic and C-FB AGT will provide dessert.

 

C-FB AGT Presents: Kathleen Fischer

October 23, 2008 7:30 - 8:45pm @TLC

Topic: “Bright Boys...Special Considerations”

 

The presentation covers social/emotional traits of giftedness; video clips offering common misconceptions; considerations of how social/emotional traits help and harm high ability kids; and strategies for working with kids to fulfill their personal needs along with their talents. Admission is free.

 

NAGC 2008 Annual Convention

Tampa, FL October 30 - November 2, 2008

“Growing Gifted in the Sunshine State”

 

The National Association for Gifted Children is holding their annual conference in Tampa, FL starting on October 30, 2008. For general information, registration, schedules, etc. use this link.

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Parent Education:

C-FB ISD Student, Family and Community Services Division offers a wealth of programs including two featured on our site. Find additional information here.

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High-Achievers:

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute reports on “two studies examining the status  of  high-achieving  students in the No Child Left Behind era.”  Use the following links to get report1  and report2 .