World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

Les midis-douance d'HPQ
2022-01-28 - 2022-06-24 | Virtual
Les midis-douance : trouvez réponses à vos questions… des professionnel(le)s à votre écoute!
Vous venez de découvrir la douance et êtes curieux à ce sujet? Vous avez récemment découvert votre douance ou celle d’un enfant dans votre entourage? Vous avez un(e) jeune dans votre milieu pour lequel vous avez des interrogations? Vous aimeriez étudier ou faire de la recherche dans ce milieu?
En ligne, via Zoom, tous les derniers vendredis du mois de 12h à 13h

European Science Festival during the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU
2021-11-09 - 2021-11-11
The European Science Festival will take place from 9 to 11 November 2021 under the leadership of the Slovenian Science Foundation (SZF) on the occasion of World Science Day for Peace and Development (10 November), as an associated event of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The European Science Festival aims to showcase Europe’s diversity in science, the excellence achieved in science communication, to promote the deepening of the European Research Area (ERA), and to promote European values in establishing and maintaining a lasting mutual dialogue between the European scientific community.
It is the umbrella event of the science festivals in Europe and is unique in that it brings together top scientists, academics, Nobel Laureates and talented students, as well as high-profile, award-winning journalists in the field of science and the understanding of science in everyday society. The event will be a one-stop-shop for European science, showcasing European science as a core European value.
Top scientists will present their work at the festival, thereby contributing to the promotion of research in Europe and beyond, while influencing the development of science policies to develop and effectively use science diplomacy to address global crises. The festival will take place on the occasion of World Science for Peace and Development Day and will focus scientific values on the cohesive politics of peace, ethics and a better future.
Andraž Ivšek,
Director of the European Science Festival

ECHA 2021 - Porto
2021-08-31 - 2021-09-03 | Virtual
GIFTS and TALENTS, VALUES for the FUTURE
The conference will be organized by the APCS – Portuguese Association for Gifted Children in partnership with the Higher School of Education of Paula Frassinetti.
The central conference theme is: GIFTS and TALENTS, VALUES for the FUTURE.
This event aims to:
– define force lines in the educational policy field,
– promote a higher level of scientific knowledge,
– share innovative action models and to outline new intervention ways,
– enhance, in this field, the combination of educational efforts in the European Union and at world level.
The conference will bring together scientists in this domain of interest from around the world.

24th Biennial WCGTC World Conference
2021-07-31 - 2021-08-08 | Virtual
The 2021 World Conference has been transitioned to a virtual conference. The World Conference will be held from July 31 – August 1 and August 7 – 8.

2021 Hormel Gifted and Talented Education Virtual Symposium
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-17 | Virtual
The symposium provides an opportunity for educators, counselors, administrators and parents to gain greater understanding of the unique needs of gifted and high potential learners. Participants choose from 40 daily sessions focusing on foundational knowledge, creativity, curriculum strategies, and social/emotional needs of gifted and high potential learners provided by many of the field’s finest scholars and practitioners. All are welcome to register for the virtual, live and interactive event.

Torrance Center Summer Institute for Teachers and Practitioners
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-11 | Virtual
Join us virtually, June 8-11, 2021, as we explore the principles of creative thinking as a framework for curriculum development, classroom teaching and assessment. Designed around research-based strategies for integrating creativity into the classroom, the four day training will take place via Zoom and will revolve around the three key strands of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking-Figural, Equity-based & Culturally Responsive Practices in Gifted Education, and Using Creative Strategies for Standards Based Classrooms. Educators will leave with practical creative strategies for enhancing their overall classroom instruction.
Morning Strand 8am-Noon (Optional):
Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking Training This training will focus on the administration, scoring, interpretation, and scorer certification for the TTCT-Figural. Follow-up scoring after the workshop has concluded is required for reliability certification. Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Sumners, Associate Research Scientist for the Torrance Center
Afternoon Strands 1pm-4pm (Choose 1):
Using Creative Strategies for Standards Based Classrooms: Elevating and Engaging Student Learning Training students to be creative problem solvers through in classroom will allow them to use the tools for creative thinking and problem solving while they meet and expand the standards that are required. Using individual and small group tasks, participants will engage in creativity strategy via content disciplines. Facilitated by Dr. Meg Hines, Senior Lecturer, EPSY Gifted and Creative Education Program
Diversity, Equity, and Creativity Building on the scholarship and work of Dr. Mary Frasier and Dr. E. Paul Torrance, this strand will focus on the role of creativity and advocacy in working with students from diverse backgrounds. Participants will learn to use tools such as Frasier’s Traits, Aptitudes and Behaviors (TABs) referral instrument and Torrance’s Creative Positives for working with students from underrepresented populations. Facilitated by Dr. Tarek Grantham, Professor, EPSY Gifted and Creative Education Program, Annessia Bullard, Ph.D. Student, EPSY, and Thelron Pleas, Ph.D. Student, EPSY
Register NOW:
https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=158&SINGLESTORE=true

Gifted Awareness Week Australia
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-30
Gifted Awareness Week Australia is flagship annual initiative of the AAEGT to raise awareness of the needs of gifted and talented children at all levels of government, policy and society in Australia. Events are held by a range of schools and organisations across Australia to celebrate the dedication of individuals and educational bodies who are making a positive difference in the lives of gifted children and their families. The theme for 2021 is ‘Thriving As Gifted’.

NCRGE Results, Reflections, and Recommendations March Conference
2021-03-26 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
NCRGE Results, Reflections, and Recommendations Conference Registration
The National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) will hold a free virtual conference on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. The conference (NCRGE’s First Five Years: Results, Reflections, and Recommendations) will include four short presentations by NCRGE researchers followed by reflections and recommendation for practice and future research from panelists. Complete this form by Wednesday, March 24 if you wish to virtually attend this free one-day event.
Tentative schedule for Friday, March 26 (all times are Eastern Daylight Savings Time)

11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day
11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Presentation: Identification of Underserved Populations
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 Panel Feedback
12:00 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. Presentation: Overview of What Gifted Education Looks Like
12:25 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Panel Feedback
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Break 1:15 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Presentation: Different Curriculum vs Differentiated Curriculum
1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Panel Feedback
2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Presentation: The Role of Teacher Autonomy in Serving Gifted Students
2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Panel Feedback
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Demonstration of NCRGE Shiny app
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Small Table Discussions
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Whole Group Discussion: Moving Research in the Field of Gifted Education Forward

Second ECHA Thematic Conference
2021-03-25 - 2021-03-27 | Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Hungary
The conference will feature the key topic of “BudaBudaClosing the achievement gaps in gifted education.”

Semana Chilena de la Alta Capacidad
2021-03-15 - 2021-03-19 | Virtual

IdeaFestival Bowling Green
2021-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Get ready for a half-day of innovation and creativity that connects all participants and provides insider access to the places where ideas come alive.
Participants will directly contribute to the festival in real time.
Ask questions to speakers!
Submit your creations to activity creators!
Virtually visit labs, studios, and workspaces!
Be selected to be live on screen during an activity session!
For more information on how an online version of IFBG will work,
check outour FAQ page.
If you have additional questions, contact erika.solberg@wku.edu.

Lunch & Learn: Research that matters for more able learners
2020-12-04 - 2021-04-30 | Virtual
Webinar series
Fridays, 12.15-1.00pm (GMT)
NACE’s Lunch & Learn webinar series offers a succinct and trustworthy precis of high-quality current educational theory and research and its application to more able learners. With accompanying information sheets, each 45-minute session includes a brief overview of the topic, key aspects to consider for more able learners, and examples of effective practice. Join live or catch up with the recordings.

16th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness
2020-11-27 - 2020-11-29 | Daegu, Korea, Daegu, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Beyond Intelligence: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Ethical Minds

Explorathon 2020 More Than 1+1: Supporting Highly Able Maths Minds In The Classroom
2020-11-24 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual
The Scottish Network for Able Pupils and the TILE Network are delighted to host a webinar as part of the European Researcher’s Night. Bringing together experts from Scotland, Sweden and Germany we will explore how we can support highly able mathematicians in our classrooms. This webinar will be of interest to teachers, student teachers, policy makers, parents, authority personnel and all who have an interest in mathematics.
We will use the hashtag #HighlyAbleMathsMinds for this event.

Webinar Schedule:

4.00-4.15pm: Introduction | Margaret Sutherland, SNAP, University of Glasgow, UK
4.15-4.30pm: How To Foster Mathematically Gifted Students In Times Of Corona | Prof Marianna Nolte, University of Hamburg, Germany
4.30-4.45pm: Supporting Mathematically Highly Able Students in Sweden | Dr Elisabet Mellroth, Karlstad Municipality, Sweden
4.45-5.00pm: Dr Andrew Wilson, University of Glasgow, UK
5.00-5.30pm: Questions and Answers

Talks:
How To Foster Mathematically Gifted Students In Times Of Corona | Prof Dr Marianne Nolte
At the University of Hamburg we work with mathematically gifted students starting with third graders up to 9th graders. The students get one problem which is complex and challenging. But, no more than the usual acquired knowledge is necessary to work on the problem. One session takes 90 minutes. Since midst of March we stopped presence sessions. We offered correspondence circles and have since August switched to digital sessions. In this talk I will present our observations and give a short impression about the reactions of students and parents.

Supporting Mathematically Highly Able Students In Sweden | Dr Elisabet Mellroth
It has been a tradition in Sweden for very long to focus on helping each student reach the passing level in school, little if any focus has been given to those who learn with ease, that is the highly able students. The consequences have been that children who learn mathematics easily often has been forced to redo mathematics over and over again or being offered next level without any chances of getting grades. For the student this causes a lot of frustration and in the worst cases self-destructive behavior and/or dropping out from school. When students with high ability in mathematics are offered structured support with a long-term plan and when they are given opportunities to work with likeminded it means a lot for their knowledge development as well for their social development. In 2015 the Swedish National agency of education released a support material for teaching highly able students. Since than some municipalities have started to work on developing strategies of how to meet their highly able students. In my talk I will give examples of the newly released strategy plan from Stockholm City, the largest municipality in Sweden.

Just Harder Sums? Challenges In Conceptions Of The Mathematical Sciences And Transitions To University-Level Studies | Dr Andrew Wilson
At a time of global change, mathematical sciences occupy an increasingly central role – both overtly and covertly – in shaping and guiding our lives. They are social, creative, living and breathing subjects from which all of society benefits, oftentimes inadvertently. However, this understanding is frequently absent in students as they transition into Higher Education. This presentation will share insights on the common challenges we encounter, together with an initiative designed to connect children and young people with this realisation. In our transdisciplinary photo competition, we provide a framework to identify, consider and celebrate the maths surrounding us: the maths inside. Fostering curiosity, creativity, and creating opportunity for participants to embark on a journey of discovery towards making deeper mathematical connections, this project is especially well matched to the needs of those with highly able minds.

Talent Challenges Heading to the Bicentennial - ANDESICREAT
2020-11-19 18:00 - 2020-11-20 20:00 (America/Lima) | Virtual

V. MIB International Scientific Conference on Talent Education
2020-11-19 10:00 - 2020-11-20 17:00 (Europe/Ljubljana) | Virtual
We are very pleased to invite you to join our V. MIB International Scientific Conference on Talent Education. This conference will shed light on a large number of topics, and the outcomes of research and reliable international practices relating to gifted education, excellence, creativity, and talent development. In addition, this conference aimed at introducing the latest developments in this field of knowledge.
You are more than welcome to join our international community of scholars, researchers, teachers and educators, and parents.
This unique conference will take place in the virtual environment.
In this conference, a number of categories will be addressed, including: Theoretical foundations; practices in science development; didactic, teaching methods and strategies; maximizing the potential of the gifted, creative, and talented students; counselling and guidance; integrated services designed and implemented to meet the special needs of the gifted, creative, and talented people.
Main themes and topics:

Gifted education in the epidemic time;
Enrichment learning environments;
Didactic; teaching methods; and strategies;
Integrated services, counselling and guidance for the gifted children and adolescents;
Capacity building and professional development designed for educators and teachers;
Parenting the gifted children and adolescents; and,
Practices and international models.

We encourage anyone with an interest in the topics and categories listed above to attend this conference. The participants will include: Teachers; university academics; psychologists; education policy makers and managers; gifted and talented program coordinators; school heads; graduate students; parents and caretakers.
Mark the date, and register for this conference. It starts on 19th November 2020, and concludes on 20th November 2020.
Dr. Mojca Kukanja Gabrijelčič
Chair of the Conference Programme Committee
Faculty of Education, University of Primorska

2020 Virtual Berta Seminar on Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students
2020-10-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Supporting the Emotional Well-Being of Gifted Students in Complex Times

Are you worried that young people in your classroom may be struggling to cope with the challenges we face in these complex times? This seminar is designed to assist you as you search for ways to address the social and emotional development of your students. Following an overview of the social and emotional characteristics of gifted students, this session presents curricular strategies that will assist you in creating classroom environments that are supportive of healthy psychosocial development. These strategies include non-threatening and enjoyable activities designed to create a climate of positive support, enhance self-awareness in your students, celebrate their compassion, and guide them in their efforts to address the societal challenges surrounding us.

ANDESICREAT-PERÚ Online Conference
2020-10-15 18:00 - 2020-10-16 20:00 (America/Lima) | Virtual
Primera conferencia jueves 15 de octubre 6:00 pm
Tema: “Apoyemos al Estudiante Doblemente Excepcional”
Ponente: Dra. Rossina M. Gallagher, PhD, NCSP (U.S.A.)
Psychologest and Educational Consultant Multilingual Service; SENG – Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Chicago – ILLINOIS – Estados Unidos de Norte América U.S.A.
Miembro del World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) Es miembro de la Asociación de Illinois para Niños con Sobredotación Intelectual (IAGC). Por favor en la parte inferior final está su Curriculum, en el archivo adjunto.

El Tema Apoyemos al Estudiante Doblemente Excepcional.
En esta conferencia se abordará a quien se le denomina un Niño 2E, aquel que además de ser considerado Superdotado en comparación de sus compañeros de la misma edad, es diagnosticado formalmente con una o más discapacidades. Aunque 2E puede referirse a cualquier discapacidad en general a menudo se usa para referirse a estudiantes con discapacidad en el aprendizaje, aunque la investigación no se limita a estas áreas y una visión más holística de 2E puede ayudar a avanzar en este campo.
Segunda Conferencia jueves 7 p.m.
Tema: “Creatividad y Talento: Potenciando las Habilidades de los Niños”
Ponente: Psicóloga Bertha Figueroa Chávez
Psicóloga clínica y de la salud titulada por la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Ex alumna del Programa de Atención Educativa Para Niños con Facultades Talentosas Sobresalientes. (P.A.E.N.F.T.S.).

En este Tema, Creatividad y Talento: Potenciando las habilidades de los Niños, la Conferenciante nos afirmara que
Todos los niños tienen diferentes gustos e intereses, así como distintas habilidades, talentos y formas de demostrar su inteligencia. Uno de los principales componentes para desarrollar los talentos y altas capacidades es la creatividad. La creatividad en los primeros años de vida se hace notar en los infinitos juegos, dibujos y capacidad para crear de los niños, conforme pasa el tiempo podemos estimularla y lograr que alcance su máximo potencial o ir apagándola hasta que solo aflore bajo necesidad real. Orientando debidamente nuestros roles como profesionales, psicólogos, educadores y padres, creando y desarrollando ambientes propicios para estimular y potenciar las capacidades de los niños e instaurar hábitos favorables para un óptimo desarrollo de las capacidades cognitivas, creativas y talentos en beneficio de la comunidad.
Tercera conferencia viernes 16 de octubre 6:00pm .
Tema: “PERCEPCIÓN DE VOCACIONES CIENTÍFICAS EN LOS NIÑOS TALENTOSOS”.

Ponente: Dr. Modesto Montoya Zavaleta.
Doctor en Física Nuclear y Física de Partículas de la Universidad de Peris Sud Francia.
Doctor Honoris Causa de varias Universidades.
Profesor Principal de Ciencias de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)
Ex Presidente del Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear (IPEN).
Fundador del Centro de Preparación para la Ciencia y Tecnología (CEPRECYT).

En esta exposición se abordara un tema muy importante, y todos estarán de acuerdo en que los niños nacen con muchas de las capacidades propias de un buen científico. Es decir su habilidad innata para observar, curiosidad y capacidad instintiva para el aprendizaje empírico hacen que se desarrollen sus habilidades exploratorias y de experimentación necesarias para elaborar, hipótesis que les permiten comprender el mundo que los rodea, además y por lo general las materias de ciencias apasionan a los niños, por eso encontramos ejemplos que muestran mucho interés por temas como los volcanes, el espacio, los dinosaurios, los robots, los animales salvajes o las fosas submarinas y de la misma manera suelen sentirse bastante atraídos ante la posibilidad de llevar acabo experimentos científicos.
Partiendo de la premisa de que los niños son “pequeños científicos” resulta mucho más efectivo concentrarnos en encontrar la manera de recoger y nutrir esa naturaleza investigadora e innata desde edades tempranas, promoviendo el entorno educativo adecuado que permita seguir alimentando el afán de conocimiento innato de los niños de manera que afloren espontáneamente las auténticas vocaciones científicas.
Cuarta conferencia – viernes 16 – 7.00 p.m.
Tema: “Planeta Corazón: Lideres, Emprendedores, y Talentos para el Futuro de la Humanidad” .
Ponente: Kabir Pajares Garcés (17 años)
Escritor y conferencista, creador del método L3C “Lee, Comprende, Crea y Comparte”
Ex alumno del Programa de Atención Educativa Para Niños con Facultades Talentosas Sobresalientes (P.A.E.N.F.T.S .).

Justamente el presente ciclo de conferencias combina, ejemplos de niños que detectados y atendidos oportunamente alcanzan a desarrollar su inteligencia, creatividad y talentos, esta es la nueva generación llamada a participar de una acción global desde el sistema de las Naciones Unidas y una sociedad civil comprometida.
Participando de esta conferencia podremos recrearnos y aprender con un estilo único en el que se conjugan la música, el canto y las capacidades comunicativas, con las que se viene logrando motivar la toma de conciencia de los graves problemas, con propuestas de solución, expresadas en proyectos y dirigidas desde la asociación Planeta Corazón.

2020 Virtual Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar
2020-09-23 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Day 1: Wednesday, September 23

Twice-Exceptional Students: An Introduction – Who Are They? What Do They Need?

There is increased understanding about the importance of creativity in education for both the individual and society as a whole. In order to nurture creativity in the classroom, educators must approach education from a strength-based perspective. This is especially beneficial for gifted students who also have learning and/or behavioral differences. In this workshop we will examine the research on twice-exceptionality and explore the practical implications of these findings as educators work to build creative classroom environments that highlights the motivation, strengths, perseverance, and resilience of this gifted population while also addressing the challenges that they have as a result of their individual disabilities.

Day 2: Thursday, September 24

Addressing the Social-Emotional Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students

Students who are twice exceptional possess a variety of strengths while also facing challenges related to being Gifted &. While a great deal of focus has been on their academic strengths and challenges, they have unique social-emotional needs that must also be recognized and addressed within the educational setting. This workshop will focus on the understanding of the unique social and emotional needs of twice-exceptional students. Participants will explore characteristics of this gifted population and their needs, developmental traits, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, an introduction to current educational approaches and guidance will be discussed.

retos y desafíos del talento rumbo al Bicentenario del Perú
2020-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Lima)

Back To School: What Did We Do? What Did We Learn?
2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
About this Event

This webinar is jointly organised by the School of Education and the TILE Network at the University of Glasgow. The free event is particularly aimed at primary and secondary teachers and those in management positions within schools as well as education authority representatives. However, everyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend.
Abstract:
As schools across the world are returning to classrooms thoughts are turning to the many practical issues that need to be addressed to ensure safety, health and well-being and appropriate curriculum opportunities. Some countries already back in school and there is much we can learn from staff in these countries. This webinar will draw on the experiences of three teachers from Scotland who are now working in Hong Kong and Beijing. They all have practical experiences to share that will help you to plan and think through the issues as you prepare to welcome learners back to your classrooms.
We will use the hashtag #BackToSchoolCPD for this event.

ANEIS XIV International Congress 2020
2020-05-21 - 2020-05-23 | Museu D. Diogo de Sousa, R. dos Bombeiros Voluntários s/n, Braga, 4700-025, Portugal
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Keynote Speakers

Steven Pfeiffer – USA
Lianne Hoogeveen – Netherlands
África Borges – Spain
Dolors Valadez Sierra – México
Dolores Prieto – Spain
Carmén Pomar – Spain
Denise S. Fleith – Brasil
Marcelino Pereira – Portugal
Manuel Curado – Portugal
Sara Bahia – Portugal
Carlos Marinho – Portugal
Ramón Garcia Perales – Spain

Speaking Bodies
2020-05-13 - 2020-05-15 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Embodied Cognition at the Crossroads of Philosophy, Linguistics, Psychology and Artificial Intelligence

Gifted Awareness Week Australia 2020
2020-03-15 - 2020-03-21 | Australia, Australia
Gifted Awareness Week (GAW) Australia is a national annual event across Australia that focuses on raising the agenda of gifted education, and is an initiative of the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT) to raise awareness of the identification, support and learning needs of gifted children and to celebrate the dedication of individuals and educational bodies who are making a difference in the lives of gifted children and their families.

2019 Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Conference
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-16 | Central Hotel and Conference Center, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
Gifted Inside & Out: Serving the Needs of the Whole Child
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th
Our conference is open to all teachers, administrators, and parents.
Act 48 credits available for teachers needing continuing education credits!
Accommodations:
We have a room block at the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel Harrisburg.
Price for Wednesday & Thursday Night: $133.19 per night including taxes.

ECHA Thematic Conference
2019-10-16 - 2019-10-18 | Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)

11th International Conference on Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness
2019-08-22 - 2019-08-24 | Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg, Germany

STaN International Conference
2019-08-21 - 2019-08-24 | Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Paradigm Shift in Gifted Education

23rd Biennial WCGTC World Conference
2019-07-24 - 2019-07-28 | Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37240, United States

35th SENG Annual Conference
2019-07-18 - 2019-07-21 | Houston, TX, Houston, TX, United States
