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TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:More details coming soon 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: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 Time) \nCulturally responsive education values and reflects the assets of all gifted students; helps them feel more valued and empowered. It focuses on multiculturalism as an asset for gifted learners\, particularly for gifted students from underserved\, underrepresented\, and marginalized populations (e.g.\, gifted females\, gifted-LGBTQ+\, gifted refugees\, and other linguistically\, racially\, and/or economically disadvantaged groups) whose skills are often underestimated. Culturally responsive education moves away from a deficit mindset that focuses on what a student cannot do\, to a mindset that focuses on students’ strengths and untapped potential. It identifies students’ assets and uses them to create rigorous\, student-centered instruction. It also helps in building an inclusive curriculum to assist teachers and students in understanding different perspectives\, appreciating others’ strengths\, and building empathy. \n \nPJ Sedillo\nBeing Cultural Responsiveness is the ability to competently facilitate and guide those who are Gifted-LGBTQ+. This must include the negotiating process of the differences and similarities that occur between cultures and the many subcultures encountered within this population. This presentation will ensure the ability to competently facilitate and guide those who are Gifted-LGBTTIQQ2SA+ in order to demonstrate respect\, facilitate\, and support unconditional love so that they can continue to grow\, thrive\, survive\, and live.  Furthermore\, this presentation is geared for counselors/therapists\, educators\, family members and others who support and assist individuals who are Gifted LGBTQ+.   \n \nBronwyn MacFarlane\nTo provide culturally responsive education for gifted learners\, access to culturally appropriate learning experiences must be available through local schools and programs. Two relevant components of delivering culturally responsive education include (1) providing access to advanced programmatic learning opportunities and (2) developing foreign language skills within an advanced curriculum. This talk will focus on how to provide culturally responsive education through access to advanced educational opportunities that are culturally responsive and culturally informed.  \n \nSally Reis\nWhat practices make a difference as educators strive to develop the innovative and creative talents of young girls and women  in specific disciplines or domains? Do young women have adequate numbers of role models to develop their creativity and sense of creative self-efficacy? How do talented girls and women maintain their drive to create when they encounter obstacles that threaten their love of and passion for their work? In what ways can educators\, and particularly\, educators of talented and gifted girls and young women\, serve as agents of positive change to help these young women develop their creativity to make a positive impact and difference in the world? And most important\, despite the obstacles and barriers they face\, how do we convince this population to pursue leadership opportunities in their professional fields or work? These questions will be addressed in this session. 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;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 Time) \nResearch on creativity is an interdisciplinary topic spreading across multiple fields\, including psychology and gifted education. Several theorists proposed several “facets of creativity” over the past decades. Yet\, the concept of creativity is still far from a straightforward construct. Creativity can be viewed from different perspectives and forms. Divergent thinking\, however\, remains the most frequently used indicator of creativity in both creativity research and educational practice\, and divergent thinking theory has the domination of the creativity conceptions and the practice of what it means to be a creative person. Recent research has suggested that creativity can be an effective resource for learners encountering everyday crises. \n \nSergio Agnoli\nSergio Agnoli\, Ph. D.\, is an assistant professor at the Life Sciences Department of the University of Trieste and currently holds the charge of Senior Scientist at the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC\, Italy). \nHis research interests are centered on: cognitive\, emotional\, and neurophysiological substrates of creative thinking and creative achievement; theoretical definition of the creative thinking process; emotional development and emotional intelligence. In these fields\, Sergio Agnoli has published many contributions in top-ranked peer reviewed international journals (e.g.\, NeuroImage\, European Psychologist\, Thinking & Reasoning\, Neuropsychologia\, Personality and Individual Difference) and books and he established collaborations with several research groups and universities. His research has received national and international media coverage (e.g.\, La Repubblica\, Airone\, PsyPost\, The Guardian\, Pacific Standard). \n  \nHe was awarded the Gabriele Di Stefano award (Italian Association of Psychology)\, and his research was featured with the cover of the journal NeuroImage (Elsevier\, Vol. 207). He is one of the originators and organizers of the MIC Conference\, the international conference devoted to the science of creative thinking\, acting as Conference Co-Chair. Sergio Agnoli is Invited Full Member of the International Society for the Study of Creativity and Innovation (ISSCI)\, member of the Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Guglielmo Marconi\, as well as he was elected member of the Organizing Committee of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC). \n  \nHe serves as Associate Editor for Possibility Studies & Society (SAGE Publishing) and as Academic editor of PLoS ONE (for the “Creativity” topic). He is member of the Editorial Board of the Creativity Research Journal\, Journal of Creative Behavior\, Journal of Creativity\, and PLoS ONE. \nExploring and fostering creative potential during childhood: the role of trait emotional intelligence \nCreative potential is a complex ensemble of multidimensional resources\, which can explain the latent ability to produce potential original and valuable ideas. How this set of resources interacts during the human development in the expression of creative behaviors is still an open question in the creativity research. In this talk\, I focus on the interactive dynamics predicting the expression of the creative potential during childhood\, pointing in particular my attention on the role of children’s trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) as a central explicatory mechanism driving these dynamics. Reviewing the results emerging in a series of recent studies\, I indent to show how individual differences in trait EI can interact with the effects of children’s cognitive resources and of contextual-environmental factors in the expression of their creative potential\, as well as how EI can modulate the efficacy of a training intervention specifically designed to increase children’s potential. \n \nZorana Ivcevic Pringle\nZorana Ivcevic Pringle\, Ph.D.\, is a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Ivcevic studies the role of emotion and emotional intelligence in creativity and well-being\, as well as how to use the arts (and art-related institutions) to promote emotion and creativity skills. She has previously served as Associate Editor of Psychology of Aesthetics\, Creativity\, and the Arts and International Journal of Creativity and Problem Solving\, and is currently Associate Editor at Creativity Research Journal. She has edited the Cambridge Handbook of Creativity and Emotions and is co-editor of Crisis\, Creativity\, and Innovation. She collaborated with colleagues from Denmark\, Spain\, China\, France\, Germany\, Poland\, and Croatia and published her research in journals such as Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin\, Journal of Personality\, Applied Cognitive Psychology\, Creativity Research Journal\, Journal of Creative Behavior and others. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review\, ArtNet\, US News\, Education Week\, Science Daily\, El Pais\, and others\, and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post. Dr. Ivcevic received the Award for Excellence in Research from the Mensa Education and Research Foundation\, the Berlyne Award for Outstanding Early Career Achievement from the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics\, Creativity and the Arts\, and has been elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association. \n  \nSelf-Regulation of Creativity: Bridging the Gap Between Ideas and Products or Achievements \nDecades of research provide rich knowledge about the nature of creative potential (e.g.\, personality\, motivation\, and cognitive abilities predicting creative behavior and achievement). We also know much about the nature of creative products. However\, the process between generating creative ideas and actualizing these ideas in creative products and achievements is less well understood. In this talk\, I present a model and research supporting the proposition that self-regulation processes are key to transforming creative ideas into accomplishments. I adapt and extend social psychological research on self-regulation and define two broad groups of self-regulation processes in creativity: (1) revising and re-strategizing (regulating process expectations\, adjusting approach\, and embracing risk)\, and (2) sustaining effort (planning\, persistence in the face of obstacles\, and managing emotions). \n \nJames Kaufman\nDr. James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books including two books coming out in 2023: The Creativity Advantage (Cambridge) and Lessons in creativity from musical theatre characters (Routledge; with award-winning composer Dana P. Rowe). Kaufman has won awards from Mensa\, the American Psychological Association (Berlyne\, Arnheim\, and Farnsworth awards)\, the National Association for Gifted Children (Torrance award)\, and many others. He has edited books on pseudoscience and animal cognition with his wife\, Allison\, tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN\, written a book on bad baseball pitchers with his father\, and written a musical\, Discovering Magenta\, which premiered in NYC a few years ago. \nHe is also a playwright and lyricist whose work has been performed all over the world; his musical Discovering Magentaplayed NYC and its cast album is available on CD and most streaming services. Kaufman has blended his theatre and creativity interests in a forthcoming book with composer Dana Rowe\, Creating Your Spotlight Lessons in Creativity from Hamilton\, Gypsy Rose Lee\, and more! \nKaufman has proposed a number of well-known creativity theories with his colleagues. Perhaps the best-known is the Four C Model of Creativity\, which outlines a developmental trajectory of creativity that moves from mini-c (personal) to little-c (everyday) to Pro-c (expert) to Big-C (genius). He has won many awards\, including Mensa’s research award\, the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children\, and APA’s Berlyne\, Arnheim\, and Farnsworth awards. He co-founded two major journals\, Psychology of Aesthetics\, Creativity\, and the Arts and Psychology of Popular Media Culture\, and has tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN. \nThe Creativity Advantage \nScholars tend to focus on how creativity can be improved\, but spend less time talking about how creativity can predict other variables. Yet a solid understanding of creativity’s connection to positive outcomes can help articulate creativity’s continued and growing importance. The existing work is more likely to focus either on the benefit of Big-C or how creativity is associated with grades or work performance. This risks overlooking a number of other ways that creativity provides specific positive benefits\, regardless of a creator’s level of ability or acclaim. This talk will highlight some specific areas that creativity can improve\, such as healing and mood improvement\, meaning and legacy\, and equity. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/wcgtc-webinar-multiple-facets-of-creativity-and-divergent-thinking/ 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:Excellence Without Borders: Gifted Education in a Changing World 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=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: 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;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 Time) \nIn this webinar\, we will address two topics: possible barriers to identity development for 2E learners and the ABCs of connective literacy as a strategy for supporting 2E learners in developing their identity. The first presentation by Eleonoor van Gerven will focus on the topic of identity development. The second presentation by Debbie Troxclair focuses on connective literacy. \nTwice-exceptional learners may waiver in their identity because of the duality of the ways in which they experience the world because of their twice exceptionality. Using avatars provides opportunities for learners to test different ways of being\, interacting\, and responding to circumstances and allows opportunities for testing different characteristic traits related to their identity “under development” by depersonalization of their participation (Hébert\, et al.\, 2014; Wood and Syzmanski\, 2020). Bibliotherapy encourages social-emotional growth and literacy for gifted learners (Halstead\, 2009; Seney\, 2017; Ferguson\, 2009). Literature which includes gifted learners as main characters in situations\, offers students the chance to reflect\, discuss how the characters in the story resolve problems\, and develop an identity. In reacting to literature\, they may recognize themselves/their situations in the literature as they dissect and diffuse problems as part of supportive solution-oriented group. Connective literacy strategies call upon students to generate multiple scenarios for interaction as one of their uniquely designed avatars in a variety of circumstances by changing the elements of the literature (setting\, plot\, problems\, solutions) (Troxclair & Van Gerven\, 2023). Product development\, an element of the bibliotherapy strategy\, provides twice-exceptional learners to demonstrate social emotional development in a variety of formats (oral\, written\, creative/artistic). \n \nEleonoor van Gerven\n \nDebbie Troxclair\nDr. Debbie Troxclair\, Associate Professor\, at Lamar University\, a life-long advocate for the education of gifted children\, has been actively involved in many state and national professional organizations in gifted education since 1987\, and service to international professional  organization as the co-chair of the 16th Biennial Conference of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children in New Orleans in 2005. Dr. Troxclair has recently been honored by the Association for Gifted and Talented Students-Louisiana as president-elect for 2024.  \nShe has made numerous conference presentations local\, regional\, state\, national and international conferences. She has publications in Roeper Review\, Gifted Child Today\, Parenting for High Potential\, Understanding Our Gifted\,  and TEMPO (an online resource of TAGT).  She has contributed chapters in publications for NAGC\, Using the National Gifted Education Standards for PreK -12 Professional Development\, and she was a contributing author in the book Using the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts with Gifted and Advanced Learners (1st ed).  In 2013-2014\, Dr. Troxclair was instrumental in developing the online master’s degree program in special education and a concentration of gifted education courses within Lamar University’s Teacher Leadership online master’s degree program. Dr. Troxclair has recently began taking art classes where she can now reboot her other creative passion\, watercolor painting. 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=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:March 21 @ 1:00 – 2:30 PM  \n(Times are in Central European Time) \nIn this webinar\, participants will first focus on opportunities to include “The Top 20 Principles from Psychology for Pre-K-12 Creative\, Talented and Gifted Students Teaching and Learning” in continuous professionalization for teachers. The webinar will then transition to a small panel conversation focused on the similarities and differences in continuous professional development globally led by three teacher educators from around the world. We will then discuss how these 20 principles can be reflected in various teacher education programs/courses and how these newly trained educators can implement this knowledge to positively affect the gifted education of their identified students. \n  \n \nDr. Christine Deitz\nDr. Christine Deitz is the Associate Director for the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is a nationally recognized educator in gifted\, creative\, and talented education. During her 26 years of public school service\, she was a College Board faculty consultant in social studies. Christine holds two National Board Teacher certifications and is also the coordinator of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Candidate Support Site at UA Little Rock. A recipient of multiple national educator and curriculum awards\, \nDr. Deitz was recognized as Doctoral Student of the Year and received the A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). She is the author of numerous articles on gifted education and is the immediate-past president of the state’s advocacy association\, Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education. She currently serves on NAGC’s Board of Directors as State Representative. \n \nMrs. Annemieke Weterings-Helmons\nMrs. Annemieke Weterings-Helmons M.EP is a part-time associate professor at Fontys University in the department of teacher education and educational needs. She is specialized in math education and dyscalculia\, and gifted education. From 2007-2009 she had the shared responsibility for the development and implementation of the first Dutch Master Educational Needs in Gifted Education at Fontys University. At Fontys University\, Mrs. Weterings-Helmons is currently responsible for their teacher education courses on gifted education. \nShe is a co-developer and lecturer at Slim! Educatief’s teacher education course Specialist in Educating Twice Exceptional Learners. \n \nDr. Erkki Lassila\nErkki Lassila\, PhD\, is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment at Kobe University\, where he chairs Teacher Education Research. Originally from Finland (University of Oulu)\, he has been a research student at Hokkaido University (2013–2016) and a visiting researcher at Ehime University (2020–2021). His research focuses on teachers’ work as an relational and emotional practice in different sociocultural contexts\, comparative perspectives in education and gifted education as a challenge to mainstream education\, and teacher thinking. \n  \nDr. Lassila’s current project focuses on identifying culturally appropriate theoretical and practical models for educating Japanese teachers about Gifted Education. He is a country delegate of Japan for the Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG). \n \nDr. Rena Subotnik\nRena F. Subotnik\, PhD\, serves as Research Associate at the Academic Talent Development Program\, University of California\, Berkeley\, Graduate School of Education. From 2001 until June 2023\, she was Senior Director of the Center for Psychology in Schools and Education at the American Psychological Association. Under her leadership\, one of the Center’s missions was to generate public awareness\, advocacy\, clinical applications\, and cutting-edge research ideas that enhance the achievement and performance of children and adolescents with gifts and talents in all domains. \n  \nDr. Subotnik is co-author\, with Paula Olszewski-Kubilius\, and Frank Worrell\, of the Megamodel\, appearing in publications such as Scientific American\, Scientific American Mind\, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences\, Frontiers in Psychology\, Psychological Science in the Public Interest\, and the Annual Review of Psychology\, and co-editor with Paula Olszewski-Kubilius and Frank Worrell of The Psychology of High Performance: Developing Human Potential Into Domain-Specific Talent. \n  \nRena has been awarded grants from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention\, the National Science Foundation\, the Institute of Education Sciences\, the Camille and Henri Dreyfus Foundation\, McDonnell Foundation\, the American Psychological Foundation\, and the U.S. Department of Education to support her projects. 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=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 Time in the United States) \nAdvocacy is a continuous process that can occur at different levels and in several forms. Gifted children need to have their rights and needs supported. In this regard\, educators\, parents\, and legislators can be their spokespersons. They can affect changes to better policies\, services\, and programs for the gifted. In this webinar\, the presenters will share strategies and tips for how to design successful advocacy messages and\, then\, to contribute to making a difference in the lives of gifted children around the world. \n \n \nDr. Julia Roberts\nDr. Mantak Yuen\nDr. Julia Link Roberts is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Roberts is the Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies and The Gatton academy of Mathematics and Science. She is an experienced advocate at the local\, state\, and national levels. The National Association for Gifted Children presented her with the David Belin Award for her advocacy. Dr. Roberts is a member of the boards of the Kentucky Association for Gifted Children and The Association of the Gifted\, a division of the Council for Exceptional Children. She is past president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. \nProfessor Mantak Yuen\, Ph.D.\, is an esteemed Associate Professor and Director of the Laboratory and Program for Creativity and Talent Development at the Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education\, the University of Hong Kong\, China. As a Registered Psychologist with specializations in Counselling Psychology and Educational Psychology\, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his field. Professor Yuen’s groundbreaking work includes the development and validation of The Life Skills Development Self-Efficacy Inventories. These pioneering measurement tools assess Asian learners’ self-efficacy in applying life skills across academic\, personal-social\, and career and talent development domains. In addition to his research\, Professor Yuen is a dedicated course leader for the Master of Education in Gifted Education and Talent Development program. He also serves as the Vice-President of the Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness and represents Hong Kong\, China\, as a delegate to the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. 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;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:Online – Québec\, Canada (in French) \nThe Educational Resources Department of the Marguerite-Bourgeoys School board\, in partnership with Haut potentiel Québec\, the Research and Intervention Laboratory on Psychosocial Adaptation (laRIDAPE\, UQTR) and the Association québécoise pour la douance and in collaboration with the Beauce-et-chemin School Board\, is pleased to present the 3rd edition of the Gifted Symposium: Meeting the needs of gifted students\, it’s not rocket science! URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2024-marguerite-bourgeoys-school-board-conference-on-giftedness/ 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 Eastern Time in the United States) \nThis webinar delves into the fascinating realm of creativity among school students\, focusing on the role of overexcitabilities (OEs). Through a meticulous examination\, it aims to uncover the intricate relationship between OEs and creativity across various domains in different contexts. Drawing from a diverse sample\, the webinar utilizes advanced measurement tools to explore the predictive power of OEs on creativity. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how different dimensions of overexcitabilities impact creativity\, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the creative potential within student populations. \n\n \nEliana Sleiman\nEliana Sleiman holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Masters in Educational Psychology both from the American University of Beirut. She received a Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship Scholarship and was awarded the Dr. Fuad Said Haddad Award in Education\, which is awarded to the graduate student in education who writes the best thesis as selected by the Department of Education. Her research focuses on overexcitabilities\, creativity and ADHD. Eliana has over 10 years of experience in working with children from underserved communities and with different educational needs. Currently\, Eliana serves as the Co-Director and Head of Programmes at CodeBrave Lebanon\, a non-profit organization that equips youth with tech skills to help lift themselves out of poverty. She uses her academic background and practical experience to guide educators and ensure the use of evidence-based practices in the classroom. \nShelagh Gallagher\nDr. Shelagh Gallagher is the director of Engaged Education\, where she conducts research\, writes curriculum\, provides professional development\, to educators worldwide.  Her efforts involve policy and advocacy\, including co-authoring the national report America Agrees.  She has published articles on topics including the history of equity efforts in gifted education\, the nature of creative expertise\, personality and developmental attributes of gifted children\, and gender differences in mathematics performance.  She is an eight-time winner of the NAGC Award for Exemplary Curriculum.   Every summer she makes time to work with gifted youth at Camp Yunasa.  Dr. Gallagher the current President of the National Association of Gifted Children. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/wcgtc-webinar-exploring-overexcitabilities-and-creativity-in-educational-settings-may-2024/ 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:Group photograph from the 2018 Wallace Symposium at Johns Hopkins University\nThe University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center has partnered with the University of Connecticut’s Renzulli Center for Creativity\, Gifted Education\, and Talent Development as well as the National Center for Research on Gifted Education to provide the 2024 Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development. Supported in part by a generous endowment from the Wallace Research Foundation\, the Symposium will be held May 19-21 on at the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  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/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 Eastern Time in the United States) \nJoin us for this webinar of critical conversations that examine how implicit biases are embedded in U.S. educational structures and how these practices exclude gifted and talented students from receiving necessary individualized educational supports and services. With an openness to broadening our concepts of giftedness and a willingness to implement just policies and practices\, we can build relationships and send ripples of change for equity in gifted education. \nWe will discuss implicit biases\, embedded in U.S. educational structures\, that result(ed) in exclusionary policies and practices and the chronic absence of gifted and talented students from gifted education programming. Furthermore\, we will look at Gentry et al. (2019) which provided definitive evidence of the under identification of Black/African American\, Hispanic/Latino\, Native American/Alaska Native\, and low-income students with giftedness. In addition\, we will refer to Ladson-Billings (2006) who provided a lens to bring focus on the chronic nature of the underachievement of marginalized students with a description of “education debt.” \n \n \n \nSarena Gray\nAnne M. Gray\, Ph.D.\nDr. Sandra Rodriguez\nA Diné woman from Lukachukai\, AZ\,     on the Navajo Nation. She received a    B.A. in Ethnic Studies from Brown University in 2018 and is currently  pursuing a PhD in Adult and Higher Education at the University of     Oklahoma’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies department.  \n Bilagáana\, married to Táchii’nii\, with four Diné children; Assistant Professor at Northern New Mexico College; graduate of the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER2I)\, Purdue University; and co-authored “Access denied/system failure: Gifted Education in the United States: Laws\, Access\, Equity\, and Missingness Across the Country…” (Gentry et al.\, 2019). \nAssociate Professor and Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Northern New Mexico College. She has worked for over 30 years as an educator   in the state of New Mexico serving in a variety of capacities and gaining broad experience in the areas of curriculum      and program development\, program implementation\, program monitoring\,     and program assessment.  \n \n Register Now 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;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:The theme for The 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) is “Educational Environments for Transforming Gifted Minds\, Lives and Communities”. \nThe theme for Youth Summit is “Connecting the World Glocally to Ensure a Sustainable and Equitable Future”. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/18th-asia-pacific-conference-on-giftedness/ LOCATION:Takamatsu City\, Kagawa Prefecture\, Takamatsu\, Japan 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:The European Council for High Ability (ECHA) aims to advance the study and development of potential excellence in people. ECHA acts as a communications network to promote the exchange of information among people interested in high ability – educators\, researchers\, psychologists\, parents and the highly able themselves. The theme for the 19th International ECHA Conference in Thessaloniki\, Greece\, is Expanding Horizons -The Odyssey of Talents and Gifts\, inspired by Homer’s epic poem. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2024-echa-conference/ LOCATION:Anatolia College & Thessaloniki Concert Hall\, Thessaloniki\, Greece 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:“Illuminate India: Creating Connections among Gifted Education Stakeholders” promises to be a pivotal conference (in the wake of NEP2020) that is dedicated to foster a thriving ecosystem for the holistic development of gifted and talented children. This conference aims to bring together voices of all stakeholders\, educators\, parents\, practitioners and policy makers\, and to  recognize their crucial roles in nurturing brilliance and thereby illuminating the gifted potential in India. 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;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 Eastern Time in the United States) \nJanuary 30\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 PM \nThis session introduces researchers to Gifted and Talented International (GTI)\, its focus areas\, and editorial process. Tips for successful publication are shared\, and available resources for authors are described. \n \n \nKadir Bahar\nKadir Bahar\, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. After graduating from Bilkent University (Turkey) with a degree in Industrial Engineering\, he completed his Ph.D. in Special Education with a focus on Gifted Education and minor in Mathematics Education at the University of Arizona. Dr. Bahar’s research interests include problem solving\, mathematical ability/creativity\, and talent development. Before his position at UGA\, Dr. Bahar was a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point\, served as the coordinator of graduate programs in Gifted Education and directed youth programs including Youth in College and STEM for Young Scholars. Dr. Bahar is the recipient of numerous awards including\, Math Hero of the Year Award and Edith May Sliffe – Distinguished Teaching Award (nationwide recognition by Mathematical Association of America in 2010). \nAlex Vuyk\nAlexandra Vuyk\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Graduate Studies and Research at the School of Philosophy and Human Sciences at the Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Asunción\, Paraguay. She is the Co-Founder and Director of the Aikumby Center for Giftedness and Creativity and started the first gifted program in Paraguay at the private K-12 school Colegio Santa Elena. Dr. Vuyk is also the Principal Investigator on the first gifted education large-scale grants in Paraguay. She serves as the Interim Co-Editor in Chief of the journal Gifted and Talented International. She received the 2021 Emerging Scholar Award from the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Emporia State University. Her research interests include the social and emotional development of intellectually and creatively gifted individuals\, creative and non-linear career paths\, and personality traits related to these paths. She holds degrees from the University of Kansas (Ph.D. and M.S.\, Counseling Psychology) and Emporia State University (M.S.\, Special Education in Gifted\, Talented and Creative; B.S.\, Psychology and Philosophy). 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;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 Time in the United States (for your local time\, see https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250317T160000&p1=34&p2=2508) \nForced displacement affects millions globally\, including up to 25 million gifted individuals. This webinar\, lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes\, introduces the theme of an upcoming special issue in Gifted and Talented International titled “Gifted Potential in Displacement.” The session will explore the unique challenges faced by gifted individuals in migration\, addressing identification\, cultural identity\, and educational barriers. Experts will provide insights to support educational and social integration\, empowering these learners to thrive despite adversity. The event invites educators\, researchers\, and policymakers to engage in this vital discussion on inclusive practices for displaced gifted learners. \nModerators\n \nAnies al Hroub\n \nAlbert Ziegler\nSpeakers\n \nAli M. Alodat\nAli M. Alodat\, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Gifted and Special Education\, Psychological Sciences Department\, College of Education\, Qatar University. Dr. Ali Alodat is an accomplished scholar specializing in gifted and special education. He has extensive experience advancing equitable practices for identifying and supporting gifted refugee students. He has conducted pioneering research through post-doctoral projects at Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, focusing on developing best practices for the assessment and education of gifted Syrian refugee students in Jordan and creating inclusive practices for refugee students with disabilities. His scholarship includes peer-reviewed publications addressing the unique challenges faced by gifted refugee students\, such as interrupted education\, trauma\, and cultural dislocation. His work on the Arabic version of the HOPE Teacher Rating Scale has contributed to innovative identification methods that ensure equitable representation of gifted refugee students. Dr. Alodat has also led several funded projects on the educational experiences of refugee children. These projects highlight his dedication to evidence-based strategies and culturally responsive practices. \n \nMehmet Bicacki\nMehmet Bicakci is an emerging scholar specializing in educational psychology\, gifted education\, and gifted underachievement. His Ph.D. study\, “The ‘Gifted Underachiever’ Label: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study\,”explores the socio-cultural dynamics of labeling in gifted education. Mehmet’s work highlights equity issues\, particularly the impact of socioeconomic status\, cultural orientations\, language\, and systemic barriers on identifying and supporting gifted individuals. Currently a research fellow at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg\, Mehmet collaborates on projects addressing STEM education and talent development. His previous roles include research assistant and coordinator at Hacettepe University’s gifted education center. Mehmet’s work has been featured at leading conferences such as ECHA\, AERA\, ABAI\, and the WCGTC. \n \nFemke Hovinga\nFemke Hovinga is an entrepreneur and researcher specializing in giftedness and neurodivergence. She leads four organizations: SCALIQ (psychometric research and assessment tools)\, Talentissimo (expertise center for gifted education)\, Opallios (coaching and school support)\, and Epoche (diagnostics and psychological counseling). With a commitment to evidence-based practice\, she develops intelligence screening tools and advocates for equitable identification of gifted individuals\, particularly in diverse populations. Her work bridges research and practice\, ensuring that educators and professionals have the tools to support cognitively strong individuals effectively. She is passionate about improving policies and awareness around giftedness in education and society. 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/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 Time in the United States) \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of education—and gifted education is no exception. From adaptive learning platforms to AI-assisted identification tools\, educators now have access to technologies that can personalize instruction\, uncover hidden talent\, and streamline program administration. Yet alongside these opportunities come critical questions about equity\, ethics\, and the role of human judgment in nurturing giftedness and talent. \nThis webinar provides an accessible\, practice-focused overview of how AI is impacting gifted education today—and what lies ahead. We’ll explore real-world examples of AI-enhanced tools being used to differentiate instruction\, support creative problem-solving\, and manage student data in ways that free up time for deeper engagement. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends\, including generative AI for student enrichment\, data-informed decision-making for identification\, and platforms that adapt content based on student ability and interest. \nJoin us as we explore how AI can serve as both a tool and a topic in gifted education—supporting students not only in what they learn\, but in how they think\, create\, and lead in a changing world. \n \nTyler Clark\nTyler Clark\, Ed.D.\, is the Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies and the Executive Administrator at the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Dr. Clark currently serves on the Leadership Development Committee for the National Association for Gifted Children. Dr. Clark is also active in the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education\, providing volunteer support including in the headquarters and during conferences and workshops. His research interests include topics in higher education\, specifically related to honors education; leadership; gifted education and talent development specifically policy\, creativity\, social-emotional aspects\, and underrepresentation issues; artificial intelligence\, and mathematics education. He presents at the state\, national\, and international level. He is a graduate of the first class of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and completed a B.S. and M.S. in mathematics and an Ed.D. in postsecondary leadership and gifted education from WKU and an M.S. in mathematics from the University of Central Florida. \n \nClaire Hughes\nDr. Claire E. Hughes is Professor of Special\, Gifted\, and Twice-Exceptional Education at Cleveland State University. Previously\, she was Professor of Elementary and Special Education at the College of Coastal Georgia\, Faculty Director of Special Education Programmes at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK\, and has been a Fulbright Scholar to Greece twice. Winner of the Gifted & Award from NAGC\, she is President of The Association of the Gifted for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-TAG). Her research areas include: twice-exceptional children- particularly gifted children with autism; Generational studies; the use of AI in education\, and international education. \n \nMichelle Ronksley-Pavia\n Dr Michelle Ronksley-Pavia is Senior Lecturer in Special Education and Inclusive Education and Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education at Griffith University\, Australia. Her work stands out for its authentic centering of gifted students and twice-exceptional student voices and lived experiences\, aiming to transform understanding of diverse gifted learners through inclusive\, equity-focused approaches. She has consistently challenged conventional identification methods while providing essential prevalence data to support the work of educators\, families\, policymakers\, and researchers. As an elected Australian Delegate to the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and founder of the annual Griffith University Gifted Education Symposium\, she actively contributes to advancing the field.Dr Ronksley-Pavia currently leads innovative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and gifted education. This forward-thinking work in AI is currently supported by two significant grants: the prestigious Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grant from the American Psychological Foundation (making her the first Australian researcher to receive this honour) and a significant Queensland Department of Education Horizon Grant. Through these projects\, she and her team are exploring how AI can be purposefully leveraged to enhance educational experiences for neurodiverse learners and gifted students. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/gifted-education-in-the-age-of-ai-tools-trends-and-transformation/ 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:“Every teacher is a teacher of gifted students\,” writes the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) in the document “Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education.” The WCGTC\, therefore\, states that every teacher must be prepared to provide appropriate education for gifted students. \nSince 2022–2023\, the National Knowledge Centre for Giftedness has existed in the Netherlands. The Centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Education\, Culture and Science. This Knowledge Centre is a hybrid organization\, meaning that knowledge building and sharing occur both online and in person. Examples include a rich database with multimedia brochures\, videos\, animations\, fact sheets\, FAQ sheets\, podcasts\, short online training sessions\, exchange sessions at national and local levels\, conferences\, and more. The combination of what is offered creates a national curriculum for training teachers who want to learn more about high-quality education for gifted students. \nThe Knowledge Centre maintains a neutral position towards all information and does not prescribe what is “good.” Instead\, it makes accessible what is possible and evidence-informed\, allowing schools and teachers to make critical choices themselves about the knowledge and information that best suits their principles. \nThe great thing is that\, because it is a government initiative\, all activities organized and all materials made available are free to everyone. \nIn this webinar\, we will provide insight into how the curriculum is constructed\, how we ensure diversity in the provision\, and how we connect with modern insights regarding the training of educational professionals. \n \nEleonoor van Gerven 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=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:The 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026) will be held in Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia from February 7–11\, 2026\, under the theme “Fast Forward: Building a Better Future for Gifted Education 2050.” Hosted by the University of Business and Technology\, the event features keynote speakers\, workshops\, the GenAI Youth Summit\, the Gifthone hackathon\, and cultural experiences. Join global leaders to explore the future of gifted education. \nPaper/abstract submissions open till Sep 30\, 2025. 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=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 Australian Eastern Daylight Time) Convert to your time here. \nProfessional Learning with associated research was developed to examine knowledge and understandings of teachers of gifted students in secondary and primary schools from varied teaching contexts across Victoria\, Australia. Research studies were created to gain knowledge and understandings from three cohorts of teachers who taught gifted/high potential students as they attended Professional Learning which focused on developing gifted potential of gifted/high potential students. \nTeachers who attended the Professional Learning which focused on Developing Gifted Potential were mainly from government high schools with designated select entry accelerated learning (SEAL) programs for gifted/high potential students in Years 7-10. These educational environments engage gifted/high potential students in subjects providing differentiated curriculum for their advanced academic and socio-emotional needs; and aimed to create learning environments where students transform their gifts into talents. Additionally\, SEAL program teachers in these high schools often teach gifted students in mixed-ability classes. However\, teachers of the gifted who participated in the studies\, also taught in other contexts. \nThe teachers of gifted students self-nominated to participate in the funded Professional Learning (PL) unit with required assessment commitments. The PL was provided at an equivalent Master’s level by a local leading university\, by local and international academic experts. The aims of the professional learning (Kronborg\, 2018) were to familiarise teachers with key research theories and conceptual frameworks in gifted education\, creativity\, and talent development (Gagne\, 2018; Runco\, 2014; Subotnik\, Olszewski-Kubilius\, & Worrell\, 2011) for developing gifted students’ cognitive\, social and emotional abilities in varied learning contexts. Additionally\, it was to challenge teacher participants’ beliefs\, perceptions\, motivations\, and pedagogy for teaching gifted and high ability learners for talent development; and to have participants discuss their teaching experiences with professional colleagues in relation to the research evidence. \nThe aim of the research was to explore teacher perceptions and understandings in relation to teaching gifted students\, and to examine teacher responses to the evidence-based PL experience. Teacher participants’ experiences for teaching gifted students across subject disciplines and year levels\, who participated in the research\, were found to vary. Teacher participants from each cohort were asked to respond to a survey that consisted of open-ended questions based on research literature and validated instruments that provided qualitative and descriptive data. \nFindings from these experienced teachers revealed teacher beliefs of competencies and characteristics required for teaching gifted and high potential students\, key pedagogical approaches believed to challenge and transform gifted students’ talents; and teacher motivations for teaching gifted students. \n \nLeonie Kronborg\nLeonie Kronborg\, PhD.\, is Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling\, Faculty of Education\, Monash University\, Australia where she developed\, co-ordinated and taught Gifted Education at the pre-service and post-graduate levels for 25 years\, and supervised PhD students with a research focus related to gifted education/talent development.  Her research interests include teacher education\, talent development\, eminence\, twice-exceptionality\, giftedness and gender. Leonie’s previous roles have included: Vice President of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) and Editor-in Chief of Gifted and Talented International. She is on the Editorial Boards of Gifted Child Quarterly\, Journal for Advanced Academics\, Gifted Education International\, and the Australasian Journal of Gifted Education. \nShe is a past president of the Australian Association for the Education of Gifted Children\, and the Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children. She is currently President of the Association for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children in Victoria\, Australia (AGATEVic). Leonie gained the Monash University Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013\, and the Distinguished service award for the World Council for Gifted and talented Children in 2021. She presents on her research regularly at national and international conferences\, and has more than 75 research articles\, chapters\, and publications. https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/leonie-kronborg/publications/ 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;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:The International Conference on Giftedness and Talent Development 2026 brings together top scholars\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and advocates from around the globe to share research\, best practices\, and new ideas in gifted and inclusive education. With keynote speeches\, expert panels\, and interactive sessions\, we aim to foster international collaboration\, shape education policy\, and provide meaningful outcomes\, including a special issue of the Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 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;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:“From Latent Potential to Outstanding Achievement: Giftedness\, Top Performers and Excellence in Contemporary Educational Systems”\naims to promote an evidence-based dialogue on the identification\, support\, and development of gifted students\, high-potential learners\, top performers\, high achievers\, and excellence within contemporary educational systems. URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/evaluation-and-research-in-education-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Italy\, Italy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270828 DTSTAMP:20260520T152930Z CREATED:20260520T152835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T152930Z UID:9960-1818979200-1819411199@world-gifted.org SUMMARY:2027 WCGTC World Conference DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nWe are delighted to invite you to join us in Ljubljana\, Slovenia\, for the 2027 World Council for Gifted and Talented Children World Conference. Our goal is to foster meaningful discussions and share transformative ideas that will empower future generations to nurture creativity and excellence in gifted and talented individuals. \nYour expertise and insights would greatly enhance our collaborative efforts to envision and shape a more innovative and inclusive future. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Ljubljana! \nMojca Juriševič\nLocal Conference Committee Chair URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2027-wcgtc-world-conference/ LOCATION:Bežigrajski Campus of the University of Ljubljana\, University of Ljubljana Faculty of Education\, Kardeljeva ploščad 16\, Ljubljana\, 1000\, Slovenia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://world-gifted.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/World-Conference-2027-Email-Signature-small.png ORGANIZER;CN="World Council for Gifted and Talented Children":MAILTO:headquarters@world-gifted.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR