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Theories (books/articles) | International Handbook on Giftedness | Canada |
This handbook presents a panoramic view of the field of giftedness. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative account on what giftedness is, how it is measured, how it is developed, and how it affects individuals, societies, and the world as a whole. It examines in detail recent advances in gifted education. The handbook also presents the latest advances in the fast-developing areas of giftedness research and practice, such as gifted education and policy implications. In addition, coverage provides fresh ideas, from entrepreneurial giftedness to business talent, which will help galvanize and guide the study of giftedness for the next decade. |
Videos (theories, demos) | Snétberger Music Talent Center | Hungary |
Snétberger Music Talent Center was established in Hungary to support young roma musicians and help them build a successful music career. The children are mentored by professional well known and respected musicians. |
Programmes for the gifted by research institution | International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) | USA |
The International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) is a professional organization of scientists working in the fields of talent development, creativity, excellence and innovation. Its main objectives are: To initiate, conduct, and support research in the fields of talent development, creativity, excellence and innovation; To assemble all who are interested in these fields for an exchange of ideas and experiences; To disseminate research findings; To provide a database for members and researchers; To assist the development and evaluation of programs and educational endeavors in these fields. IRATDE is the only global association of its kind, set up for researchers and field professionals. It cooperates with governments and organizations concerned with the worldwide promotion of talents, creativity, excellence, and innovation. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | The association of Gifted and Talented Students of Louisiana | USA |
The association of Gifted and Talented Students of Louisiana was established to promote the education of Louisiana's gifted and talented students and to insure the continued implementation of legislation that protects the valuable services that educational institutions provide for these students. Parents of gifted students have the opportunity to meet and learn more about important issues affecting their children. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | The Gifted Development Center | USA |
Since 1979, The Gifted Development Center (GDC), a service of the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, has served as a resource center for developmentally advanced children and their parents, and for gifted individuals of all ages. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted | USA |
SENG seeks to inform gifted individuals, their families, and the professionals who work with them, about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted persons. SENG's mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | ARIES (Astronomy Resources for Intercurricular Elementary Science) | USA |
ARIES (Astronomy Resources for Intercurricular Elementary Science) brings the excitement of hands-on discovery to elementary and middle school students, using astronomy as the central focus to do physical science. Students use innovative, simple, and affordable materials to carry out a wide range of indoor and outdoor discovery-based activities. |
Programmes for the gifted by research institution | National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented | USA |
The University of Connecticut is home to the Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Studies focusing on meeting the needs of gifted and talented youth have received national and international attention for over 40 years. The earliest research emphasized studies related to creativity, assessment, identification, programming, and evaluation. Several studies conducted by our research team are considered seminal research that guides the design and development of programs and services to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. The research team includes Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, Dr. Sally M. Reis, Dr. Del Siegle, Dr. E. Jean Gubbins, Dr. M. Katherine Gavin, Dr. Catherine Little, Dr. D. Betsy McCoach, and Dr. Tutita Casa. The team poses questions such as the following that are theory-based and practice relevant. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | Gifted Education Resource Institute | USA |
GERI is a multidimensional center dedicated to the study, discovery, and development of human potential. Founded by John Feldhusen in 1974 and situated in the College of Education, GERI’s mission is holistic development of giftedness, creativity, and talents among individuals throughout their lifespan. This is accomplished through enrichment programs for gifted youth, graduate programs for future scholars and leaders, professional development and coursework for educators of gifted students, and on-going research on the psychology of giftedness, creativity, and talent development. |
Programmes for the gifted by research institution | The Center for Gifted Education | USA |
The Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) is a research and development center providing services to educators, policy makers, graduate students, researchers, and parents in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted outside EU | The Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children Inc. | Australia |
The Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children (QAGTC) is a member-funded, volunteer-based, incorporated organisation dedicated to supporting gifted children, their families and their teachers. Adults hold membership of QAGTC, which is affiliated with the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented Ltd. |
Events in 2013, Programmes for the gifted in summer | Platon Youth Forum, 2013 | Austria |
The Platon Youth Forum will be held again this summer from 28th July to 3rd August, 2013, in Obertrum, near Salzburg, Austria. They are waiting for the applications of young (15-20 year-old) interested and motivated people. |
Events in 2013, Programmes for the gifted in summer | Platon Youth Forum, 2013 | Austria |
The Platon Youth Forum will be held again this summer from 28th July to 3rd August, 2013, in Obertrum, near Salzburg, Austria. They are waiting for the applications of young (15-20 year-old) interested and motivated people. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted in EU, Parent organisation | EHK | Switzerland |
The EHK (Parent Association for Gifted Children) advises you about giftedness and support you in promoting children. It offers the opportunity to exchange experiences in the regional groups. |
Programmes/centres for the gifted in EU, Parent organisation | EHK | Switzerland |
The EHK (Parent Association for Gifted Children) advises you about giftedness and support you in promoting children. It offers the opportunity to exchange experiences in the regional groups. |
Events in 2014 | Innovation in Education Conference | France |
The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is committed to the development of all learners as productive world citizens and leaders for the future. This International Conference will provide a conference programme with the highest calibre of: Nobel Prize winners, keynote speakers, invited speakers, and a large number of scholars and presenters alongside a selection of exhibitors. This conference, in Paris - France (July 7-10, 2014), is another milestone in the journey towards leadership, creativity and innovation. |
Events in 2013 | Celebrating Gifteddness and Creativity | USA |
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. |
Events in 2013 | International Conference 'Potential Development and Gifted Education' on November 1, 2013 | The Netherlands |
The Center for the Study of Giftedness (CBO) and Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) of Radboud University Nijmegen are organizing an international conference in Nijmegen on Friday, 1 November 2013. Four IRUN partner universities (Münster, Glasgow, Ljubljana, Nijmegen) and others are already involved in the coooperation concening the theme of this conference: research on gifted education. |
Events in 2013 | International Conference on Talent Development & Excellence | Turkey |
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Events in 2013 | The Development of Giftedness and Talent in 21st Century | France |
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