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CREATED:20210106T214206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T214206Z UID:6128-1621641600-1622419199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Gifted Awareness Week Australia DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/gifted-awareness-week-australia-2/ ORGANIZER;CN="Kylie Bice":MAILTO:aaegtkylie@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T160000 DTSTAMP:20210105T161713Z CREATED:20210105T160434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T161713Z UID:6125-1616756400-1616774400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:NCRGE Results\, Reflections\, and Recommendations March Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/ncrge-results-reflections-and-recommendations-march-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20191031T151153Z CREATED:20191031T151105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T151153Z UID:5053-1616630400-1616889599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Second ECHA Thematic Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/second-echa-thematic-conference/ LOCATION:Budapest\, Hungary\, Budapest\, Hungary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320 DTSTAMP:20210303T141556Z CREATED:20210303T141556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T141556Z UID:6217-1615766400-1616198399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Semana Chilena de la Alta Capacidad DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/semana-chilena-de-la-alta-capacidad/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T120000 DTSTAMP:20201208T164435Z CREATED:20201208T164435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T164435Z UID:6036-1613552400-1613563200@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:IdeaFestival Bowling Green DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/ideafestival-bowling-green/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU":MAILTO:gifted@wku.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTSTAMP:20210107T211329Z CREATED:20210107T210952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T211329Z UID:6131-1607040000-1619827199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Research that matters for more able learners DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/lunch-learn-research-that-matters-for-more-able-learners/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Able Children in Education":MAILTO:communications@nace.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130 DTSTAMP:20200612T180753Z CREATED:20191210T161936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T180753Z UID:5223-1606435200-1606694399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:16th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/16th-asia-pacific-conference-on-giftedness/ LOCATION:Daegu\, Korea\, Daegu\, Korea\, Democratic People's Republic of END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T173000 DTSTAMP:20201022T144440Z CREATED:20201022T144150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T144440Z UID:5891-1606233600-1606239000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Explorathon 2020 More Than 1+1: Supporting Highly Able Maths Minds In The Classroom DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/explorathon-2020-more-than-11-supporting-highly-able-maths-minds-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_115364519_435867757244_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Lima:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Lima:20201120T200000 DTSTAMP:20201119T153436Z CREATED:20201119T153436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T153436Z UID:5954-1605808800-1605902400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Talent Challenges Heading to the Bicentennial - ANDESICREAT DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/talent-challenges-heading-to-the-bicentennial-andesicreat/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20201119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20201120T170000 DTSTAMP:20201112T200629Z CREATED:20201112T200511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T200629Z UID:5949-1605780000-1605891600@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:V. MIB International Scientific Conference on Talent Education DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/v-mib-international-scientific-conference-on-talent-education/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T180000 DTSTAMP:20200814T152215Z CREATED:20200814T151745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T152215Z UID:5802-1602860400-1602871200@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Berta Seminar on Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2020-virtual-berta-seminar-on-social-emotional-needs-of-gifted-students/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU":MAILTO:gifted@wku.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Lima:20201015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Lima:20201016T200000 DTSTAMP:20201007T151925Z CREATED:20201007T151515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T151925Z UID:5860-1602784800-1602878400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:ANDESICREAT-PERÚ Online Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/andesicreat-peru-online-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Unknown.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ANDESICREAT-PER%C3%9A":MAILTO:marrodd@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T180000 DTSTAMP:20200814T152243Z CREATED:20200814T152001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T152243Z UID:5807-1600873200-1600884000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2020-virtual-twice-exceptional-students-seminar/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU":MAILTO:gifted@wku.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Lima:20200711T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Lima:20200711T170000 DTSTAMP:20200709T203628Z CREATED:20200709T203628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T203628Z UID:5744-1594479600-1594486800@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:retos y desafíos del talento rumbo al Bicentenario del Perú DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/retos-y-desafios-del-talento-rumbo-al-bicentenario-del-peru/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200618T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200618T123000 DTSTAMP:20200612T180531Z CREATED:20200612T180531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T180531Z UID:5730-1592478000-1592483400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Back To School: What Did We Do? What Did We Learn? DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/back-to-school-what-did-we-do-what-did-we-learn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200524 DTSTAMP:20200102T211157Z CREATED:20200102T210623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T211157Z UID:5328-1590019200-1590278399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:ANEIS XIV International Congress 2020 DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/aneis-xiv-international-congress-2020/ LOCATION:Museu D. Diogo de Sousa\, R. dos Bombeiros Voluntários s/n\, Braga\, 4700-025\, Portugal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200516 DTSTAMP:20190304T164337Z CREATED:20190304T164337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T164337Z UID:4253-1589328000-1589587199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Speaking Bodies DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/speaking-bodies/ LOCATION:Cluj-Napoca\, Romania\, Cluj-Napoca\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTSTAMP:20200103T165342Z CREATED:20200103T165342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T165342Z UID:5345-1584230400-1584835199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Gifted Awareness Week Australia 2020 DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/gifted-awareness-week-australia-2020/ LOCATION:Australia\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTSTAMP:20191101T135957Z CREATED:20191101T135957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T135957Z UID:5067-1573776000-1573948799@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2019 Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2019-pennsylvania-association-for-gifted-education-conference/ LOCATION:Central Hotel and Conference Center\, 800 East Park Drive\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Conference":MAILTO:Info@giftedpage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191019 DTSTAMP:20180919T174641Z CREATED:20180212T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T174641Z UID:2937-1571184000-1571443199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:ECHA Thematic Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/echa-thematic-conference/ LOCATION:Hotel Dubrovnik Palace\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTSTAMP:20190118T204204Z CREATED:20190118T204204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T204204Z UID:4199-1566432000-1566691199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:11th International Conference on Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/11th-international-conference-on-mathematical-creativity-and-giftedness/ LOCATION:Hamburg\, Germany\, Hamburg\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTSTAMP:20181207T154938Z CREATED:20181207T154938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154938Z UID:4120-1566345600-1566691199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:STaN International Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/stan-international-conference/ LOCATION:Czech Republic\, Czech Republic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190729 DTSTAMP:20181012T210742Z CREATED:20170803T194643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T210742Z UID:1903-1563926400-1564358399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:23rd Biennial WCGTC World Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/23rd-biennial-wcgtc-world-conference/ LOCATION:Vanderbilt University\, Nashville\, TN\, 37240\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190722 DTSTAMP:20180918T144300Z CREATED:20180917T135632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T144300Z UID:3462-1563408000-1563753599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:35th SENG Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/35th-seng-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, Houston\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715 DTSTAMP:20190118T203851Z CREATED:20190118T203851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T203851Z UID:4197-1562803200-1563148799@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Creativity Conference DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/creativity-conference-2/ LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621 DTSTAMP:20190321T143910Z CREATED:20190321T143831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T143910Z UID:4277-1560816000-1561075199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:11th Annual Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Symposium DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/11th-annual-hormel-foundation-gifted-and-talented-symposium/ LOCATION:Austin High School\, 301 Third Street NW\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTSTAMP:20180919T172505Z CREATED:20171212T180257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T172505Z UID:2507-1555027200-1555459199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2019 International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2019-international-research-association-talent-development-excellence-iratde/ LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan\, Taipei\, Taiwan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IRATDE-AD_Final-V-COVER-s-20170929_jpeg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119 DTSTAMP:20190705T133834Z CREATED:20180212T143938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T133834Z UID:2932-1542240000-1542585599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2018 National Association for Gifted Children (USA) DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2018-national-association-gifted-children-usa/ LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="NAGC":MAILTO:nagc@nagc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180923 DTSTAMP:20170824T180205Z CREATED:20170824T180205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T180205Z UID:1968-1537315200-1537660799@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:6th Muensterscher Bildungskongress DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/6th-muensterscher-bildungskongress/ LOCATION:Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster\, Münster\, Germany ORGANIZER;CN="International Centre for the Study of Giftedness (ICBF)":MAILTO:info@icbf-kongress.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180825 DTSTAMP:20170830T182918Z CREATED:20170830T182918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T182918Z UID:1980-1534723200-1535155199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:15th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. Theory alone rarely changes practice\, but stories can. This session introduces case study narratives as a professional learning tool for developing educators’ capacity to identify and serve gifted and twice exceptional (2e) learners. Grounded in the SPARKLE model research (Self-actualizing\, Personalizing\, Adapting\, Relating\, Knowing\, Learning\, Evolving\, Reflecting)\, we will discuss how case studies present realistic\, unresolved dilemmas drawn from classroom life; how they invite the creation of multiple perspectives\, and how they can enhance thoughtful decision making. Case studies can guide\, direct\, and support educators. We explain how case studies help educators make emotional connections with their students\, design personalized instruction for learners\, and inspire educators to connect theory to practice. The session closes with a summary of how using case studies in professional development impacts professional learning for educators. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Analyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.Apply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.Explain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-members click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eleonoor van Gerven \n \n Dr Eleonoor van Gerven is director of Slim! Educatief BV\, a private teacher education institute in The Netherlands. She specialised in gifted education and the systemic change and solution-focused approach. She is also program manager of the Dutch National Knowledge Centre for Gifted Education. In that capacity\, she is responsible for the recently launched Dutch National Curriculum for teacher education in gifted and talented education. She is also vice-president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Troxclair \n \n Dr. Debra Troxclair is an Associate Professor at Lamar University\, where she teaches graduate courses in gifted and special education. Her research interests include twice-exceptional learners\, attitudes toward giftedness\, social-emotional issues of gifted learners\, and personality type. Prior to working in higher education\, Dr. Troxclair taught K-12 general and gifted education for nearly two decades. She has been actively involved in state and national gifted education professional organizations since 1987. She received the CEC-TAG 2024 Service Award and was recently elected Treasurer of CEC-TAG for 2026-2029. Dr. Troxclair has published in gifted education journals and books\, including serving as co-editor of Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children\, 2025)\, and regularly presents at state\, national\, and international gifted education conferences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Behrens \n \n Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. She works to build equitable infrastructures for gifted\, talented\, and high‑potential learners through policy development\, advocacy\, and professional learning. A Past President of both the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and The Association for the Gifted\, Wendy serves on the academic committee for the World Council for Gifted Children and several advisory councils and editorial boards. She is the 2026 recipient of the National Association for Gifted Children Service Award. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/15th-asia-pacific-conference-giftedness/ LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR