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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T190000
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SUMMARY:WCGTC Webinar: When a Child Becomes a Story
DESCRIPTION:(Times are in Central European Summer Time) Convert to your time here. \nTheory 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. \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze a realistic case study narrative to identify multiple perspectives and possible contributing factors behind a student’s behavior and needs.\nApply a reflective decision-making process that moves from personal reaction to evidence-informed instructional response.\nExplain how case study narratives support personalized instruction and emotional connection between educators and learners.\n\n \nEleonoor van Gerven\nDr 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 \nDebbie Troxclair\nDr. 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 \nWendy Behrens\nWendy 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/
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270610
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SUMMARY:2027 ECHA Thematic Conference
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URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2027-echa-thematic-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270823
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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
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SUMMARY:2028 ECHA Conference
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URL:https://world-gifted.org/event/2028-echa-conference/
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