Gifted Speakers and Tours
For school districts wanting to schedule a tour, please contact the Gifted Department.
Gifted Program Tours
2025-2026 school year tours have been scheduled. All tours will begin after meeting at the main office at the school site.
Complete the following form to receive email notifications of any scheduling changes: Gifted Program Tour Sign-Ups.
Please note: Program tours are not opportunities to meet the teachers. Pictures and/or videos of students, staff, and/or the school site are prohibited during the tour. Students are welcome on the tour as long as they remain with the tour under parent/guardian supervision.
- Desert Cove Elementary
- Desert Trails Elementary
- Fireside Elementary
- North Ranch Elementary
- Sky Crossing Elementary
- Sonoran Sky Elementary
Desert Cove Elementary
11020 N. 28th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| November 12, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| January 14, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| February 25, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| April 29, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Desert Trails Elementary
4315 E. Cashman Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Gifted Preschool.
- Comprehensive Gifted Kindergarten Classroom.
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| November 6, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| January 7, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| February 18, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| May 7, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Fireside Elementary
3725 E. Lone Cactus Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Gifted Preschool.
- Comprehensive Gifted Kindergarten Classroom.
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
| November 19*, 2025 *Rescheduled from November 12th. |
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
| January 14, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
| February 25, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
| April 29, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
North Ranch Elementary
16406 N. 61st Pl.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| November 14, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| January 16, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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March 5*, 2026 |
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| May 1, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Sky Crossing Elementary
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| November 6, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| January 7, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| February 18, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| May 7, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Sonoran Sky Elementary
12990 N. 75th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Comprehensive Gifted Kindergarten Classroom.
- Comprehensive Gifted Classrooms for grades 1-6.
| Tour Date | Tour Time |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| November 14, 2025 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| January 16, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| March 3*, 2026 *Rescheduled from February 27th. |
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| May 1, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Journey and Quest Program Nights
The current middle school Gifted Specialists, Principals, and Gifted representatives will host in-person events. These events will be for prospective students and parents for the following school year.
Please complete the following form to help us plan for these events: Journey and Quest Information Nights Sign Up.
| Date and Time | Subject and Location |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Journey Open House |
| October 7, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Quest Open House Location: Sunrise Middle School 4960 E. Acoma Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 |
Gifted Speakers
Mark your calendars for this upcoming school year's Gifted Speaker Series! You can find past presentations on the Paradise Valley United Parent Council's YouTube page here: PV UPC's YouTube Channel.
| Date and Time | Subject and Location |
|---|---|
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August 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
PVSchools Gifted Services Overview |
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October 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
PVSchools Gifted Middle School |
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November 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
Arts Integration: Location: PVSchools District Administration Center |
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January 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
Arts Integration: Origami and Math |
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Feburary 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
What to Do When Things Are Hard Join us as we explore research-backed strategies that help parents and teachers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in gifted and twice-exceptional children. New Location: Desert Shadows Middle School |
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March 31, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. |
All I Really Needed To Know I Learned From A Gifted Child Engage in a dynamic conversation with a panel of PV Gifted Specialists focused on strategies to support the gifted child. Location: Sky Crossing Elementary School - Cafeteria 3300 E. Sky Crossing Way Phoenix, AZ 85050 |
Gifted Showcase
This event is a grand show-and-tell of the amazing creations of our talented K-8 students! All are welcome to come and celebrate accomplishments throughout the school year.
| Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
in collaboration with PV Fine Arts' |
Watch 2023-2024 school years' Gifted Showcase video below: