7th Annual GT Parent Conference

The GT Parent Conference, offered by Baylor TIP in collaboration with the Gifted Education Family Network, will be held in person at Lovejoy High School in DFW. The conference consists of informational sessions led by renowned educators, counselors, and parents. These sessions address critical issues in parenting gifted students, such as debunking common myths about gifted students, advocating for your child, accessing services, and more. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet with parents of other gifted students and share experiences, learn from each other, and build relationships. 

This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Melanie Meyer, presenting a session titled "Helping Kids Flourish: Perspectives for Parents from Identity and Talent Development Research."

Date: February 28, 2026     

Time: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. CST

Location: Lovejoy High School, 2350 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX.    

Cost: $55

REGISTER HERE!

Northeast Texas Poetry in Schools Contest

The Northeast Texas Poetry in Schools contest began nearly 50 years ago, with the Rusk County Poetry Society in Henderson. In order to broaden the reach of the contest, Young Audiences of Northeast Texas took over the project in 2012. 

Each year, Arts for Learning Young Audiences accepts nearly 1000 entries from students across Northeast Texas. The contest is open to any 1st-12th grade public, private, or home-schooled student in the area. The contest aims to provide students with the opportunity to express themselves through writing, but also to learn about the art form of poetry and to use language to its fullest potential.

Seize the opportunity to showcase your students' creativity! Submissions will be accepted from February 1 to March 1, 2026. Winners will become published poets in the annual anthology and celebrated in April 2026.

Baylor TIP Super Saturdays for Grades 1-12!

Spring Super Saturdays are on the way! While the full course catalog is still in the works, the dates have been set. January and February classes will be held at Baylor University in Waco. March and April classes will be at University of Dallas in Irving. 

This spring, gifted students will dive into hands-on adventures, explore new passions, and stretch their minds with our signature Baylor TIP weekend learning experience. Stay tuned for the official course lineup… but for now, save the dates and get ready for Saturdays full of curiosity, creativity, and challenge! Knowing that not all Baylor TIPsters can join classes on campus for Super Saturdays, they are also offering some online courses! 

More information and registration can be found here.