Category: WCGTC News

2015 WCGTC World Conference Scholarship Recipients

The WCGTC wishes to congratulate the 2015 World Conference Scholarship recipients: Yalew Endawoke Mulu, Luc Bugingo Tabu, and Cigdem Selik-Sahin. Yalew Endawoke Muluk, is an advocate for gifted education in Ethiopia, and is also the President of Woldia University. Luc Bugingo Tabu is the leader of youth development program at

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Edna McMillan Scholarships Awarded to Parent Advocates

Dr. Dorothy Sisk, founding member of the WCGTC and a long time supporter of the World Council, has awarded two $1000 parent scholarships to Lucia Riet and Rebecca Howell to attend the World Conference in Odense, Denmark. The scholarships are awarded in memory of former WCGTC Executive Committee member Edna

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World Conference Proposal Submission Deadline Extended

The abstract proposal submission deadline for the World Conference in Odense, Denmark has been extended to March 29, 2015. WCGTC members are encouraged to submit their abstract proposal through the World Conference website at: www.worldgifted2015.com  Due to high traffic on the website submission portal some users may encounter slower than

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Nominations Sought for WCGTC Executive Committee

The World Council Elections Committee is seeking nominations for two Executive Committee members of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Nominations must be received by April 1, 2015. The Elections Committee will review the nominations and present a slate of eligible candidates for a vote by the World Council members

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Information on hosting 2017 World Conference now available

Is your city or country interested in hosting the next WCGTC biennial World Conference? The WCGTC is now accepting “Expressions of Interest” for hosting the 2017 World Conference. This unique international event is held every two years during late July or early August. It bring together hundreds of leaders in

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Nominations Sought for World Conference Awards

In conjunction with the WCGTC biennial conference, the Executive Committee of the World Council presents awards in four different areas of recognition: Research, Creativity, Leadership, and Distinguished Service. Applications for these awards are submitted to Headquarters, and the Awards and Scholarship Committee, with the approval of the WCGTC Executive Committee,

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2015 World Conference Scholarships Available

The WCGTC World Council Scholarship Fund will provide up to three (3) scholarships for Graduate Students and Educators to attend the 2015 World Conference in Odense, Denmark. Scholarship applicants must be members of the World Council by the time of application and show evidence of need for support. (If joining

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World Conference Denmark 2015 Presentation Proposals now being accepted

The Proposal Abstract Submission portal for the World Conference in Odense in 2015 is now open. To access the link for abstract submissions go to the conference website at www.worldgifted2015.com and click on the Abstract Submission tab. Proposal abstracts can be submitted for individual presentations, poster sessions, and symposia of three or

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World Conference Denmark 2015 Registration Now Open!

On-line registration is now open for the biennial World Conference in Odense, Denmark August 10-15, 2015. Register early for the best rates! Early registration will be available through April 30, 2015. Reduced conference fees are also available for WCGTC members. To register go to: www.worldgifted2015.com To verify your membership, and

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New Editorial Team Selected for GTI Journal

The World Council Executive Committee has endorsed the new editorial team for their Gifted and Talented International (GTI) Journal for 2015 – 2017.  The new Editor will be Barbara Kerr, PhD (University of Kansas, USA). Associate Editors will be: Megan Foley-Nicpon, PhD (University of Iowa, USA), Leonie Kronborg, PhD (Monash

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