Welcome

A Message from the President
Taisir Subhi Yamin
President, WCGTC
Chair, World Conference

Dear Colleagues,

Taisir Yamin

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) is very pleased to invite you to participate in its 20th Biennial World Conference, the official international event of the WCGTC. 2013 is the International Year of Giftedness and Creativity (IYGC). This conference is designed to increase public awareness, increase the investment in gifted and creative students and generate enthusiasm for the future of this field of knowledge.

This conference will provide a programme with the highest calibre of keynote speakers, scholars, presenters and exhibitors. It brings leaders in gifted education together to share their knowledge, expertise and practices from many cultures. The venue provides a perfect scientific platform for gifted education, professional dialogue and peer networking aimed at strengthening our services and practices that fulfil our mission.

The conference will be organized by the WCGTC, and will be hosted in Louisville, Kentucky - USA.

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Looking forward to meeting with you in Louisville, Kentucky - USA (August 10-14, 2013).

Welcome to Kentucky

Julia Link Roberts
Executive Committee Treasurer
WCGTC
Welcome to Kentucky, my home and the home of the headquarters of the World Council of Gifted and Talented Children. As Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, I hope you will be joining us for the 20th Biennial World Conference with the theme “Celebrating Giftedness and Creativity.”
The World Council is a unique organization that brings together people around the globe who are interested in gifted education. The World Council is a shining example of what can happen when we put aside differences and work together to build a bright future for our world as we develop the potentials of our gifted children.
Kentucky has more than a 30-year history in programming for gifted children, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. As Executive Director of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, which was recently recognized as the number one high school in America by Newsweek magazine, I can assure you that persistence and dedication are worth the effort to increase opportunities for gifted learners.
This year is the International Year of Giftedness and Creativity, and our conference reflects that theme. We hope you will attend the World Conference in Louisville and enjoy visiting the Bluegrass State. We are looking forward to hosting this special 20th anniversary biennial world conference.
Conference Strands:
The theme of the conference is "Celebrating Giftedness and Creativity". The strands are:
  • Giftedness: Theory, Research, Practices, and Future Trends;
  • Creativity: Theory, Research, and Practices;
  • Assessment, Screening, and Identification: Approaches, Models, and Tools;
  • Innovation Education;
  • Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted, Creative, and Talented;
  • Twice-Exceptional Learners;
  • Giftedness, Gender, and Cultural Differences;
  • wcgtcMoral Education, Values, and Social Conscience;
  • Advocating for the Gifted;
  • Developing Future Leaders;
  • Partnering Globally for Success;
  • Educational Technology;
  • Curriculum and Classroom Practices;
  • Guidance and Counseling; and
  • Homeschooling, Parenting, and Parent Matters.