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UID:10214-1812585600-1812844799@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2027 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/2027-echa-thematic-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20260626T164607Z CREATED:20260626T164607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T164607Z UID:9966-1793750400-1794009599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Evaluation and Research in Education Conference 2026 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/evaluation-and-research-in-education-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Italy\, Italy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260923T125314Z CREATED:20260923T125113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T125314Z UID:10222-1793214000-1793219400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar: When a Child Becomes a Story 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/webinar-when-a-child-becomes-a-story/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260520T152609Z CREATED:20260520T152609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152609Z UID:9956-1786147200-1786233599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:The International Conference on Giftedness and Talent Development 2026 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/the-international-conference-on-giftedness-and-talent-development-2026/ LOCATION:The Education University of Hong Kong (Tai Po Campus)\, 10 Lo Ping Road\, Tai Po\, New Territories\, Hong Kong ORGANIZER;CN="The Department of Special Education and Counselling The Education University of Hong Kong":MAILTO:icgtd@eduhk.hk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260213T135540Z CREATED:20260212T143618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T135540Z UID:9896-1773862200-1773867600@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar: Professional Learning for Teaching Gifted/High Potential Students: What Do Teachers Know 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/wcgtc-webinar-professional-learning-for-teaching-gifted-high-potential-students-what-do-teachers-know/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Riyadh:20260207T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Riyadh:20260211T000000 DTSTAMP:20250811T141602Z CREATED:20250811T141511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T141602Z UID:9332-1770422400-1770768000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness 2026 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/19th-asia-pacific-conference-on-giftedness-2026/ LOCATION:The University of Business and Technology\, Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20251018T194416Z CREATED:20251018T193840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T194416Z UID:9407-1761678000-1761683400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:A National Curriculum on Giftedness in Initial and Post-Initial Teacher 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/a-national-curriculum-on-giftedness-in-initial-and-post-initial-teacher-education/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T160000 DTSTAMP:20250414T162655Z CREATED:20250414T162248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162655Z UID:9186-1745424000-1745424000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar: Gifted Education in the Age of AI 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-education-in-the-age-of-ai-tools-trends-and-transformation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T123000 DTSTAMP:20250314T143235Z CREATED:20250305T230122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T143235Z UID:9130-1742209200-1742214600@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Gifted Potential in Displacement: Educational and Social Pathways for Success 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-potential-in-displacement-educational-and-social-pathways-for-success/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000 DTSTAMP:20250107T180819Z CREATED:20241223T212415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T180819Z UID:8993-1738238400-1738242000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - From Manuscript to Publication: Navigating the GTI Submission Process with Editors - January 30\, 2025 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/wcgtc-webinar-from-manuscript-to-publication-navigating-the-gti-submission-process-with-editors-january-30-2025/ ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020 DTSTAMP:20240722T212025Z CREATED:20240701T165048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T212025Z UID:8772-1729209600-1729382399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Gifted Education (ICGE) 2024 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/international-conference-on-gifted-education-icge-2024/ LOCATION:Kaveri College of Arts\, Science and Commerce\, Ganeshnagar\, Pune\, S. NO.36\, SHRI G.M. SHETTY EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX\, Ganeshnagar\, Pune\, 411038\, India END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTSTAMP:20240109T145256Z CREATED:20220906T190133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T145256Z UID:7464-1724803200-1725148799@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2024 ECHA 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/2024-echa-conference/ LOCATION:Anatolia College & Thessaloniki Concert Hall\, Thessaloniki\, Greece END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240821 DTSTAMP:20231229T192028Z CREATED:20231229T192028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T192028Z UID:8195-1723852800-1724198399@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:18th 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/18th-asia-pacific-conference-on-giftedness/ LOCATION:Takamatsu City\, Kagawa Prefecture\, Takamatsu\, Japan END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T140000 DTSTAMP:20240618T165820Z CREATED:20240604T160758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T165820Z UID:8613-1718884800-1718892000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar – Equity– June 20\, 2024 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/wcgtc-webinar-equity-june-20-2024/ ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T143000 DTSTAMP:20231005T145346Z CREATED:20231005T145221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T145346Z UID:8130-1716123600-1716301800@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2024 Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development 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/2024-wallace-research-symposium-on-talent-development/ LOCATION:University of Connecticut\, Storrs\, CT\, 06269\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T153000 DTSTAMP:20240409T121104Z CREATED:20240320T223832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T121104Z UID:8383-1715176800-1715182200@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - Exploring Overexcitabilities and Creativity in Educational Settings - May 8\, 2024 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/wcgtc-webinar-exploring-overexcitabilities-and-creativity-in-educational-settings-may-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427 DTSTAMP:20240108T213141Z CREATED:20240108T213141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T213141Z UID:8210-1714089600-1714175999@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2024 Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Board 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/2024-marguerite-bourgeoys-school-board-conference-on-giftedness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T083000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182936Z CREATED:20240306T170719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182936Z UID:8330-1712646000-1712651400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - If You Build It\, They Will Come - April 2024 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/wcgtc-webinar-if-you-build-it-they-will-come-april-2024/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240321T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240321T210000 DTSTAMP:20240303T232504Z CREATED:20240228T170510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T232504Z UID:8255-1711049400-1711054800@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - Teacher Education - March 2024 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/wcgtc-webinar-teacher-education-march-2024/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240208T210000 DTSTAMP:20240114T171333Z CREATED:20240114T161221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T171333Z UID:8214-1707420600-1707426000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - 2e 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/wcgtc-webinar-2e-learners/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T150000 DTSTAMP:20231005T144731Z CREATED:20231005T143932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T144731Z UID:8123-1698309000-1698332400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:Gifted Education Online Symposium 2023 - Hosted by Griffith University 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-education-online-symposium-2023-hosted-by-griffith-university/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Griffith University":MAILTO:giftededucation@griffith.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20220903T212503Z CREATED:20220903T212303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T212503Z UID:7457-1691193600-1691971199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2023 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/2023-wcgtc-world-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1WCGTC23-Save-the-Date-Card-210-×-148-mm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230517T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230517T223000 DTSTAMP:20230327T171150Z CREATED:20230306T172144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T171150Z UID:7848-1684357200-1684362600@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - Multiple Facets of Creativity and Divergent Thinking 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/wcgtc-webinar-multiple-facets-of-creativity-and-divergent-thinking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230320T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230320T183000 DTSTAMP:20230123T192319Z CREATED:20230103T151619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T192319Z UID:7780-1679331600-1679337000@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar – Culturally Responsive Education for the Gifted 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/wcgtc-webinar-culturally-responsive-education-for-the-gifted/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308 DTSTAMP:20220903T211808Z CREATED:20211122T174715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T211808Z UID:6870-1677974400-1678233599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:3rd Thematic ECHA Conference on Teaching Highly Able 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/3rd-thematic-echa-conference-on-teaching-highly-able-students/ LOCATION:Haifa\, Israel\, Haifa\, Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SAVE-THE-DATE-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230125T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230125T133000 DTSTAMP:20230122T165641Z CREATED:20221102T154544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T165641Z UID:7591-1674644400-1674653400@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar – How to Advocate for the Gifted? 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/wcgtc-webinar-how-to-advocate-for-the-gifted/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20221129T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20221129T102000 DTSTAMP:20221124T015306Z CREATED:20221102T001757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T015306Z UID:7555-1669708800-1669717200@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar - Professional Learning in Gifted 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/wcgtc-webinar-professional-learning-in-gifted-education/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023 DTSTAMP:20220705T173511Z CREATED:20220705T173511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T173511Z UID:7393-1666310400-1666483199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2022 AAEGT Virtual 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/2022-aaegt-virtual-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220929 DTSTAMP:20210506T181926Z CREATED:20210506T181926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T181926Z UID:6309-1664064000-1664409599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL GROUP FOR 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/international-group-for-mathematical-creativity-and-giftedness/ LOCATION:Alexis Park All Suite Resort and Conference Center\, 375 E Harmon Avenue\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904 DTSTAMP:20220302T184104Z CREATED:20211119T165112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T184104Z UID:6865-1661904000-1662249599@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:ECHA 2022 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-2022/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR