Advanced Academic Services is part of the Austin Independent School District. This blog provides information, activities, and events regarding advanced academics and high ability children and teens. Smart without compromise. Potential without limits.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 2013 Toy List

Games and toys provide a way for children to explore different ways of thinking, moving, and intereacting with friends and family members. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the perfect item for your child because the manufacturers' recommended ages is often not correct for gifted children.  Additionally, games that look exciting from the box, can be repetitive after one playing. That is why NAGC traditionally runs an annual recommended toy article in Parenting for High Potential.  

Here is the most recent NAGC Toy List.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Austin ISD GT Student Workshop

STATUS UPDATE: WORKSHOP IS FULL

Austin Independent School District's Advanced Academic Services in partnership with the Austin Film Society present the

AISD GT Student Workshop
Saturday, January 18, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Austin Film Society staff will lead the student workshop for Austin ISD GT students, ages 9-12.

Students will learn about Stop-Motion Photography and Film Making by participating in the following 3 sessions:  Claymation, Human Stop-Motion, and Magazine Stop-Motion.

There is no cost to participate!

There is limited space, with only 36 seats available to gifted students ages 9-12.  Register soon to ensure your gifted child is able to participate in this exciting and fun learning opportunity.

Parents: email your child's name, age, school, and contact information (email and phone) to: austinisd.gtevents@gmail.com

Email austinisd.gtevents@gmail.com or call 512-414-0155 for more information.


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Servicios Académicos Avanzados del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin en colaboración con la Sociedad de Cine de Austin presentan el

Taller de estudiantes dotados y talentosos de AISD
Sábado, 18 de enero de 2014
9:00 a.m. a 11:15 a.m.

El personal de la Sociedad de Cine de Austin dirigirá el taller para estudiantes dotados y talentosos de AISD de 9 a 12 años.

Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la animación cuadro por cuadro en el rodaje de películas al participar en las siguientes tres sesiones:
Plastimación, Animación humana cuadro por cuadro, y Animación en revista cuadro por cuadro

¡La participación es gratis!

El cupo es limitado. Solo hay 36 lugares disponibles para estudiantes dotados de 9 a 12 años de edad. Inscríbase pronto para asegurarse de que su hijo participe en esta ocasión de aprendizaje, divertida y emocionante.

Padres de familia, envíen por correo electrónico los datos de su hijo: nombre, edad, escuela e información de contacto (correo electrónico y teléfono) a

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a austinisd.gtevents@gmail.com o llame al (512) 414-0155.