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The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) is a worldwide nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and support for gifted education.

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Inc. (WCGTC) is a world-wide non-profit organization whose primary goal is to provide advocacy and support for our gifted children. The WCGTC is a diverse organization networking the globe with an active membership of educators, scholars, researchers, parents, educational institutions, affiliated federations, and others interested in the developm

ent and education of gifted and talented children of all ages. The WCGTC consists of its Members, its Executive Committee, the official Delegates from the various countries, and its Headquarters.

12/31/2025

The latest issue of the World Gifted newsletter is now available! This issue includes updates from 18 countries, a letter from the President, an update from Headquarters, and information about the 2025 and 2027 World Conferences and Gifted and Talented International! https://zurl.co/ff3ys

12/23/2025

World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and Western Kentucky University Renew Headquarters Agreement

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC®) and Western Kentucky University have renewed an agreement for the WCGTC Headquarters to be hosted at WKU through December 31, 2030.

The WCGTC has been headquartered at WKU in Bowling Green, KY, since January 1, 2011.

Prof Anies Al-Hroub, WCGTC President, said: “This renewed agreement with WKU reflects a strong, strategic partnership grounded in shared values and a long-term vision to advance gifted and talented education globally. This renewed commitment provides institutional stability for the WCGTC, enabling us to plan, innovate, and expand our international impact with confidence.

Dr. Tyler Clark, WCGTC Executive Administrator and Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU, commented: “WKU has long been a leader in gifted education, and the extended agreement to maintain Headquarters at WKU further positions us for international collaborations and demonstrates our commitment to serving gifted and talented students around the world.”

https://world-gifted.org/blog/2025/12/23/world-council-for-gifted-and-talented-children-and-western-kentucky-university-renew-headquarters-agreement/

12/16/2025

🎓 Is online learning just as effective as in-person for gifted students?

A new study published in Gifted and Talented International tackles the post-COVID debate regarding talent development summer programs. Researchers from Purdue University analyzed perceptions from 240 gifted students and found that classroom quality and student outcomes remained similar regardless of whether instruction was online or in-person.

The authors concluded, "Our findings highlight the importance of rethinking our preconceptions about online learning and suggest the appearance of a post-COVID-19 generation of learners who seem more welcoming to online learning modes of instruction than before..." 🌍💻

📖 Read the full open-access article here: https://doi.org/10.1080/15332276.2025.2587720

10/24/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to discuss about a national curriculum with Eleonoor van Gerven in this webinar, "A National Curriculum on Giftedness in Initial and Post-Initial Teacher Education."

Learn more and register at https://world-gifted.org/event/a-national-curriculum-on-giftedness-in-initial-and-post-initial-teacher-education/

08/28/2025

✨ Gifted and Talented International at ✨

At the 2025 World Conference of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC), held July 29–August 2 in Braga, Portugal, the editorial team of Gifted and Talented International (GTI) came together to share the journal’s progress and vision.

It was wonderful to see our Co-Editors in Chief, Dr. Alex Vuyk, Dr. Kadir Bahar, and Dr. Sheyla Blumen, alongside our Associate Editors, Dr. María Paz Gómez-Arízaga and Dr. Šule Guçyeter.

During the General Members Meeting, Dr. Kadir Bahar presented the Editors’ Report, highlighting the advances made in GTI and reaffirming our commitment to publishing high-quality, impactful research in gifted education, talent development, and creativity.

A huge thank you to all our editors, reviewers, and contributors who make GTI a trusted platform for global scholarship in the field. 🌍📚

08/11/2025

🌈✨ New in GTI — Positive Discoveries: Identity Development and the Experiences of Gifted LGBTQ+ Students in Ireland
✍️ By Orla Dunne, Colm O’Reilly, & Joe O’Hara

📌 What’s Inside:
*A mixed-methods study exploring the lives of 120 gifted LGBTQ+ adolescents in Ireland
*Compares experiences in schools vs. a gifted summer program (CTYI)
*Grounded in the transformative paradigm, centering marginalized voices

💡 Key Findings:
* Gifted programs fostered greater identity affirmation than schools, with 95% of participants citing peer support.
*Nonlinear identity journeys: Themes included self-discovery, coming out, rejection, and affirmation.
*School climates often involved isolation or harassment, while gifted programs provided safe spaces for authenticity.
*Visibility matters: LGBTQ+-inclusive policies and role models significantly improved well-being.

🔍 Why This Matters:
*First study of gifted LGBTQ+ youth in Ireland—fills a critical gap in global gifted education research.
*Highlights the power of gifted communities in nurturing both intellectual and psychosocial needs.

📢 Call to Action:
* Educators: Create inclusive classrooms with visible allyship and flexible identity expression.
*Researchers: Expand work on intersectional gifted identities across cultures.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15332276.2025.2518162

07/31/2025

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children has announced the 2025 award winners. See the press release at https://world-gifted.org/blog/2025/07/24/the-world-council-for-gifted-and-talented-children-announces-2025-award-winners/

07/01/2025

🌍 Countdown to the 2025 WCGTC® World Conference – Braga, Portugal!

📅 July 29 – August 2, 2025
📍 Braga, Portugal
🔗 https://worldgifted2025.com

We’re just weeks away from the 26th WCGTC World Conference —a global gathering of researchers, educators, and advocates in gifted education, talent development, and creativity.

This year’s theme, “The Power of Gifted Education and Talent Development in a Changing World,” couldn’t be more timely. Join us in celebrating innovation, equity, and excellence in supporting gifted and twice-exceptional learners across the globe.

Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education is proud to be represented by an outstanding lineup of faculty, students, and alumni—sharing research, best practices, and lived experiences that center neurodiversity, cognitive equity, and strength-based education.

🎓 Learn more about how Bridges is transforming 2e education at: https://bgs.edu
We’re just weeks from the 26th WCGTC World Conference —a global gathering of researchers, educators, and advocates in gifted education, talent development, and creativity.es, and lived experiences that center neurodiversity, cognitive equity, and strength-based education.

06/27/2025

Dr. Alabbasi and Dr. Ronksley-Pavia Awarded Emerging Scholar Award by WCGTC. Learn more at https://world-gifted.org/blog/2025/06/27/dr-alabbasi-and-dr-ronksley-pavia-awarded-emerging-scholar-award-by-wcgtc/

05/14/2025

The preliminary program for the 2025 WCGTC World Conference is now available at https://world-gifted.org/Conferences/Proposals/2025/openconf/modules/request.php?module=oc_program&action=program.php&p=program

We hope to see you in Braga, Portugal!

05/08/2025

We have started the process of putting the schedule together for the upcoming World Conference! It is a complex process but fun to see all the variety of topics being discussed!

04/21/2025

The early bird registration for the World Conference in Braga, Portugal is ending on May 1. Make sure you register before then to take advantage of the lower prices!

register.worldgifted2025.com

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