Category: WCGTC News

Happy New Year 2022 from the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
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2021 in Review

The year 2021, like 2020, has presented new challenges but also new opportunities. See below for some of the highlights of our work together this year. We look forward to making even more progress in 2022! Thank you for all of your support to both the WCGTC® and gifted education around

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World Council for Gifted and Talented Children 2020 New Year Update
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New Year Update 2020

As we ring in a new decade, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support of the WCGTC. You are vital to the success of our efforts to advocate for gifted individuals around the globe! We will soon be distributing a survey to all current members

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Leslie Graves Resignation

It is with regret that the WCGTC Executive Committee announces that Leslie Graves has tendered her resignation as President of the WCGTC due to personal obligations. The Executive Committee thanks Leslie for her many years of service and dedication to the WCGTC. Throughout the years, Leslie has served as Delegate, Executive

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Julia Link Roberts Elected President of WCGTC

The Executive Committee reviewed nominations for President of the WCGTC, and one nominee met all requirements as outlined in the Bylaws. That nominee is Julia Link Roberts from the United States. With only one nominee, no election is required. Julia has accepted the nomination and will begin her term at

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Awards and Scholarships Due February 15

Applications for scholarships to attend the 2017 WCGTC World Conference are due one week from today. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.world-gifted.org/scholarship. Awards nominations are also due on February 15. In conjunction with the WCGTC biennial conference, the Executive Committee of the World Council presents awards in four different

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World Gifted 35(2) Available Now

Volume 35, Number 2 of World Gifted is now available at https://world-gifted.org/World-Gifted-Newsletter/wg-35(2).pdf. Contents include: President’s Letter Headquarters Update World Conference 2019 Hosting Bids Gifted and Talented InternationalUpdate Scholarships & Awards Keynote Speakers Delegate Discourse Australia Bangladesh Brazil Ecuador Germany Jordan Lebanon Mexico Norway Spain Sweden USA Uruguay Thank you to everyone who contributed to

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Important Dates: Scholarships, Awards, & Elections

As we get closer to the 22nd WCGTC World Conference in Sydney, it is time to begin accepting applications for scholarships and awards as well as nominations for President and Executive Committee members. Please see below for a list of key dates. Scholarships: To apply for a scholarship to attend the

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Register Now for the 2017 WCGTC World Conference in Sydney!

Registrations are now open for the 22nd Biennial World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) World Conference. The World Conference is a biennial event presented by the WCGTC. This event brings together researchers, practitioners, parents, and other stakeholders from around the globe to discuss vital matters, issues, and concerns

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Gifted and Talented International 31(1) Available Online

Volume 31, Number 1 of Gifted and Talented International is now available online! Members may access the journal by visiting www.world-gifted.org/WCGTC_UGTItps.php. After you have logged in, you will be redirected to the Taylor & Francis website where you may view the various articles. Contents of the journal include: Editorial Franzis Preckel &

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Executive Committee Members Visit UNSW

The WCGTC Executive Committee traveled to Sydney, Australia August 1 – 6. The purpose of the trip was to meet with the Local Conference Committee to make plans for the upcoming World Conference that will be hosted July 20 – 23, 2017 by the School of Education on the beautiful campus

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