2011 WCGTC Conference Change of Venue

The unforeseen political circumstances which have arisen in South Korea have necessitated the Executive Committee making a very difficult decision. In consideration of the safety of our conference participants, it has become necessary to find a new location for the 19th World Conference. We are extremely pleased to announce that

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Interruption to Online Payment

In conjunction with the relocation of The World Council Headquarters to Western Kentucky University, the electronic transition is now underway. As of today, online purchases have stopped and will not be resumed until further notice from the new Headquarters

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Relocating WCGTC Headquarters

The WCGTC Executive Committee today announced its September 17th decision to relocate its Headquarters, currently situated at the University of Winnipeg, to Western Kentucky University, home of EC member, Julia Link Roberts, effective January 1, 2011.

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Relocating Conference Operations to Vancouver

WCGTC Headquarters is in the process of packing up to move its conference operations from Winnipeg to Vancouver. All conference product purchases have now been disabled and will be available again on-line at on-site rates on Saturday, August 1st. Please, note that you may purchase additional cruise tickets on-site until

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In Memoriam: Dr. John Feldhusen

It is with sadness that we inform you that Dr. John Feldhusen, a well-known and highly-respected educator in the field of gifted education, passed away on Sunday afternoon, after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 18th, at St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church in Sarasota,

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2009 World Council Presidential Vote

The 2009 World Council presidential vote closed on Monday, March 9th, and Headquarters is pleased to announce that the next president of the World Council is Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin. We send him our congratulations and our very best wishes for a successful term of office.

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Registration Deadline for Conference Presenters Extended

Registration Deadline for Conference Presenters Extended The deadline for conference presenters to register has been extended to May 15th to match the early registration deadline, in order to provide additional time required for those who are still in the process of obtaining visas, securing institutional funding, and pursuing sponsorships.

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Preliminary Conference Program Now Available

Now available online — the preliminary conference program for the 18th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children. The program consists of over 450 presentations that have been accepted. See “Conference Program” on the menu.

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