About GT Parent Connection

MISSION

The mission of GT Parent Connection is to provide information, support, and educational opportunities for parents and educators of gifted and talented students in Washoe County, Nevada.

ORGANIZATION

GT Parent Connection (GTPC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a Board of Directors. GT Parent Connection is organized and run by parent volunteers, and includes families at public schools, private schools, charter schools, and home school.

The organization works in close collaboration with the Washoe County School District (WCSD), the WCSD Gifted and Talented Advisory Council (GTAC), gifted parent groups throughout Nevada, the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC), and the local community for the benefit of all gifted and talented students.

MEMBERSHIP

There is no membership fee to join, but donations are appreciated and used to cover the costs of operation, communication, the resource directory, the resource fair, meetings, and programs.

Read about our Membership Benefits.

HISTORY OF GTPC

GT Parent Connection was created by a small group of parents of gifted and talented students in Washoe County, Nevada, in September, 2003. The group recognized the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted and talented children, and the many challenges facing parents and educators of these children.

Founding members strove to create a communication network for parents and teachers of gifted students, to gather and disperse information about gifted and talented programs and resources, and to advocate for this student population.

GT Parent Connection incorporated in Nevada in November of 2005, and was granted 501(c)(3) status the following year.

The group has grown steadily, with an email network of over 700 parents and educators who receive current information relating to local, state, and national news in gifted education and issues.

ACTIVITIES

GT Parent Connection holds meetings and events that include educational programs, guest speakers, discussion, and an annual resource fair. There are typically five general meetings during each academic year, as well as Board meetings and planning meetings.

Educational programs include a wide variety of topics, such as social and emotional needs, academic options, enrichment, age-level needs, and advice from experts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GT Parent Connection is solely dependent on the willingness of parent volunteers to run the organization, plan and present meetings and events, and collaborate with district and community organizations. All member parents are encouraged to participate for a specific job or event, or in an ongoing role.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@gtparentconnection.org.

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