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Educational Opportunity Dates
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SCATS
June 10 through 22, 2012
KAGE DIFFERENTIATION
SUMMER WORKSHOP
June 20, 2012
VAMPY
June 24 through July 14, 2012
AP INSTITUTE
June 24 through 29, 2012
THE SUMMER CAMP
July 9 through 13, 2012
FALL BREAK IN SCOTLAND
September 28 through October 7, 2012
SEMINAR ON TWICE
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
October 10, 2012
BERTA EXCELLENCE IN
EDUCATION WORKSHOP
October 22-23, 2012
FALL SUPER SATURDAYS
October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2012
Introducing The Summer Camp 2012
Applications are now available for The Summer Camp for young learners, a day camp designed for children who have been in grades one, two, and three during the 2011-2012 school year. Hands-on and minds-on instruction will engage campers in high-level learning.
SCATS 2012
Applications are now available for the 30th annual Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS) — June 10 - 22, 2012, at Western Kentucky University. Do not miss out on this life-changing opportunity for gifted students who have completed sixth, seventh, or eighth grades. Apply online today!
Advanced Placement Summer Institute 2012
Applications are now available for the 29th annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute for educators — June 24 - 29, 2012, at Western Kentucky University. Endorsed by the College Board, APSI offers invigorating classes for both new and experienced AP teachers. Apply online today!
Travel Abroad in Scotland This Fall Break
Experiencing the world anew often shapes the future for students who participate in The Center's Travel/Study program. Students will explore history, art, and culture in Scotland from September 28 - October 7, 2012.
Where Gifted Learners Discover Their Potential
Located on the Western Kentucky University campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for thirty years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for parents of gifted young people. Under the direction of Dr. Julia Roberts, The Center has become one of the preeminent advocates for gifted education in the United States.
The Center believes that when gifted young people meet their extraordinary potential, our communities, our state, our nation—even our world—become better places. That is why each school year, The Center renews its commitment to encouraging excellence by providing quality programming and resources for gifted students, their teachers, and their parents.
The Latest News from The Center
Newsweek recognizes Gatton Academy
as America's Best High School
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
in Kentucky at WKU has been recognized by Newsweek
magazine as the nation's top high school in a list that highlighted
schools focused on providing solutions to the challenges of 21st century education
and preparing students for both college and life.
Gatton Academy Director Says All of Kentucky
Should Be Proud of #1 Ranking
Listen to Dr. Julia Roberts, Executive Director of the Gatton
Academy and The Center for Gifted Studies, discuss with WKU
Public Radio the statewide impact of Newsweek naming the
Gatton Academy the number one public high school in the nation.
Applications Available for The Summer Camp
for First through Third Graders
For the first time The Center for Gifted Studies will offer The
Summer Camp, a day camp designed for children who have
been in grade one, two, or three during the 2011-2012 school
year. Instruction will be hands-on and minds-on to engage children in learning at
high levels. Numbers will be limited to 50 children. Download an application here.
The Center Announces the SCATS 2012 Course List
The Center for Gifted Studies is thrilled to announce its course
list for the 2012 Summer Camp for Academically Talented
Middle School Students. SCATS will celebrate its 30th
anniversary with an eclectic mix of 33 classes. View the full list.
Contact The Center
1906 College Heights Blvd. #71031
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
Phone: 270.745.5991 or 270.745.6323
Fax: 270.745.6279
Email: gifted@wku.edu
Visit Our Partners in
Gifted Education
Kentucky Association for Gifted Children
World Council for Gifted & Talented Children
National Association for Gifted Children
The Association for the Gifted




