MDGTAC Awards - Celebrations

February is Gifted & Talented Education Month!

Annual Celebration of Excellence

Celebrating Gifted and Talented Excellence in 2027

Date: February 2027

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Thank you to Principal Ryan Gregory, Crofton High School, and Anne Arundel County Public Schools for hosting us in 2026!

Inclement weather policy: We follow the policy of the school system which is hosting the celebration.

The Maryland Gifted and Talented Advisory Council invites students to share their talents and leadership at the annual GTAC Awards Ceremony.

If you are interested in being part of the celebration, please complete the form below. Opportunities include:

Ceremony Participation
- Examples: leading the Pledge of Allegiance, presenting the colors, performing the national anthem, serving as emcee, or introducing honorees.
Performance During the Ceremony
- Examples: musical performance, vocal solo or group piece, dramatic reading, original poetry, or short speech.
Showcase Display or Exhibition
- Examples: student artwork, photography, original writing, invention, or project display that highlights creativity, innovation, or scholarship.

Please share your area(s) of interest, a brief description of your proposed contribution, and any special requirements (equipment, space, timing, etc.).

Submissions will be reviewed by the GTAC Awards Committee, and selected participants will be contacted with additional details.

Apply Here!

2026 Governor's Proclamation

WHEREAS

Maryland, consistently among the nation’s highest-rated school systems, aims to reach world-class educational standards and produce a globally competitive workforce, and

WHEREAS

Gifted and talented students are defined by law as students who have outstanding talent and perform, or show the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with their peers, and

WHEREAS

Maryland recognizes that gifted and talented students are found in youth from all cultural groups and economic strata, and

WHEREAS

The Annotated Code of Maryland specifies that gifted and talented students require different programs and services beyond what is provided in the regular school program in order to reach their full potential, and

WHEREAS

The Code of Maryland Regulations 13A.04.07 specifies standards for gifted and talented education student identification, programs and services, professional development, and reporting.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES Moore., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim February as Gifted and Talented Education Month in Maryland and urge all Marylanders to join in this observance.

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February is Gifted & Talented Education Month!

Annual Celebration of Excellence

Celebrating Gifted and Talented Excellence in 2027

Date: February 2027

2026 Governor's Proclamation

WHEREAS

Maryland, consistently among the nation’s highest-rated school systems, aims to reach world-class educational standards and produce a globally competitive workforce, and

WHEREAS

Gifted and talented students are defined by law as students who have outstanding talent and perform, or show the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with their peers, and

WHEREAS

Maryland recognizes that gifted and talented students are found in youth from all cultural groups and economic strata, and

WHEREAS

The Annotated Code of Maryland specifies that gifted and talented students require different programs and services beyond what is provided in the regular school program in order to reach their full potential, and

WHEREAS

The Code of Maryland Regulations 13A.04.07 specifies standards for gifted and talented education student identification, programs and services, professional development, and reporting.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES Moore., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim February as Gifted and Talented Education Month in Maryland and urge all Marylanders to join in this observance.

MDGTAC is an independent advisory group. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of MSDE or local school districts.