Below is a list of upcoming gifted education events around the globe. To see more information about an event, click the title. If you have events you would like added to the calendar or updates that need to be made to existing events, click here or complete the form at https://www.world-gifted.org/calendar-update/.
(Times are in Central European Time)Optimizing gifted education requires optimizing teacher education. This was the underpinning concept for the WCGTC Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education. While developing these principles, many differences in perspectives on giftedness, teacher education in general and gifted education in particular, between countries were discussed. It became clear that […]
(Times are in Central European Time) Educators, parents, and legislators can make a difference in the lives of gifted children worldwide by ensuring the realization of their valuable potential to the benefit of humankind. However, many gifted individuals are still not identified. Others have limited access to resources and opportunities. How can this situation be […]
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(Times are in Central European Time)Culturally 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 […]
(Times are in Central European Time)Research 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, […]
Excellence Without Borders: Gifted Education in a Changing World
(Times are in Central European Time)In 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 […]
March 21 @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM (Times are in Central European Time)In 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 […]
(Times are in Central Time in the United States) Advocacy 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 […]
