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World Conference for Gifted Education to be Held in Louisville This August (May 3rd, 2013)

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children will host its 20th Biennial World Conference, "Celebrating Giftedness and Creativity," August 10-14, 2013, at the Galt House Hotel and Conference Center in Louisville, KY.

Gifted Education Week in Kentucky is Feb. 17-23 (February 15th, 2013)

Watch this brief video to find out why gifted education is the right thing to do! Gifted Education Week in Kentucky is February 17-23.

Saudi Delegation Visits The Center to Learn About Gifted Education (January 18th, 2013)

For the second time since October, a delegation of educators from Saudi Arabia is visiting The Center for Gifted Studies and Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University to learn best practices in gifted education.

Executive Director and VAMPY Teacher Honored by National Association for Gifted Children (December 6th, 2012)

The NAGC honored Julia Link Roberts, WKU Mahurin Professor of Gifted Education, with its Distinguished Service Award, and Nielsen Pereira, WKU assistant professor of education, with an Outstanding Doctoral Student Award.

Executive Director Honored on Girl Scouts' 100 Women of Distinction List (November 13th, 2012)

Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies, was among the Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road's 100 Women of Distinction, named as a part of the Girls Scouts 100th anniversary celebration.

The Council for Exceptional Children Takes a Look at the Gatton Academy (June 8th, 2012)

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science ranked as America's best public school in Newsweek's 2012 ranking. Executive Director Dr. Julia Roberts talks with CEC about the academy and issues affecting gifted education.

More Than 400 Seventh-Graders Recognized in Duke TIP Ceremony (May 30th, 2012)

The middle schoolers visited WKU to attend the Kentucky Recognition Ceremony for the Duke Talent Identification Program. The event honored students for scoring at or above the average for college-bound seniors on one or more sections of the ACT or SAT.

Nominate a gifted service from your school/district as a Kentucky Model Service Option (March 5th, 2012)

The Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted Education is working to improve services for students by showcasing Model Service Options in Gifted Education throughout our state. You are invited to nominate a service option from your school/district.

Aiming Sky High balloon release attracts hundreds (February 20th, 2012)

As hundreds of balloons filled the sky over Gary A. Ransdell Hall, the dreams of just as many children went with them. A balloon release celebration marked the end Super Saturdays and the beginning of Gifted Education Week in Kentucky, Feb. 19-25, 2012.

Aiming Sky High: A Celebration of Gifted Education Week in Kentucky (February 9th, 2012)

The Center for Gifted Studies proudly presents our first Aiming Sky High balloon release 3:15 p.m. Saturday, February 18, in the lobby of Gary Ransdell Hall.