Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE)

HBD Krystal Nail

(Arkansas Department of Education)

The TOP Bentonville Schools Teacher-of-the-Year is Carrie Whitfield, G/T at the TREC Center for Innovative Minds - Bentonville Schools!!! 👏🙌

Free chess tournament for ANY Arkansas K-12 students.

May 4th @ 3:30pm

See info below

Calling all K-12 Chess Players in Arkansas!

Here's a FREE chess tournament hosted by Rookly (online) on Monday, May 4th at 3:30 PM CST.

If you are interested in participating, just email [email protected] to get registered.

Enjoyed this year's conference? Mark your calendars NOW for AGATE 2027 in Little Rock! We can't wait!

THANK YOU for an amazing conference! We hope you had a wonderful time connecting with other educators and learning things you can apply right away when you get home! As a reminder, the digital handout drive is linked to page 3 of the conference program.

Please take a moment to complete the conference survey. Your feedback is so important to us as we plan future conferences!

AGATE 2026 The Gift of Curiosity Please take 3-5 minutes to complete this survey to help us plan for future AGATE conferences.

AGATE 2026 was one for the books! If you took photos at the conference, add them in the comments!

What an amazing day of sessions it has been so far! We hope to see you tonight in Ballroom 10 for our Trivia Night! It is free for all attendees. Doors open at 6:45 and trivia starts at 7!
Check out the invitation and these clues to get your team ready below!

🎉 AGATE 2026 is almost here! 🎉

After record snow and cold across Arkansas in recent weeks, we’re happy to report that the forecast for conference week is looking much warmer!

We’re so excited to welcome you to AGATE 2026 at the Rogers Convention Center, February 11–13!

Be sure to look for an email with all of the important conference details. Here are some highlights:

✔️ Check-in begins as early as Wednesday (early evening option available!)
📱 This year’s program is fully digital—bring a device or download it ahead of time
📧 Pre-conference attendees should have received a separate email with specific session details.

Get ready for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Conference Program:

AGATE 2026 Program Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Sarah Caroline King.

We are just two weeks away from AGATE 2026! Attendees, be sure to check your email for lots of important details to help you prepare for the conference!
Still need to register? Visit giftedarkansas.org/ for more information! Be sure to register by Friday, January 30 to be included in our catering numbers and guarantee your lunch!
Want a sneak peak? Click the link below for our digital program: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwbizSppM/LP5yvZH-Dwl6wTTnNCFAGQ/view?utm_content=DAGwbizSppM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h31bf268337 #61

AGATE 2026 Program Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Sarah Caroline King.

Haven't joined or renewed your membership? It's never too late! Visit giftedarkansas.org/join to join today!
Need assistance logging in to your existing member account? Email [email protected] and [email protected] for assistance!