The Center for Gifted Studies

Where Gifted Learners Discover Their Potential

Located on the Western Kentucky University campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for thirty years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for parents of gifted young people. Under the direction of Dr. Julia Roberts, The Center has become one of the preeminent advocates for gifted education in the United States.

The Center believes that when gifted young people meet their extraordinary potential, our communities, our state, our nation—even our world—become better places. That is why each school year, The Center renews its commitment to encouraging excellence by providing quality programming and resources for gifted students, their teachers, and their parents.

 

The Latest News from The Center

World Conference for Gifted Education to be Held in Louisville This August

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.

Two GEMS Academy Students Present Published Books

Two Warren County Public Schools students had their published works showcased at the SOKY Book Fest Children's Day on Friday (April 19). Hayden Isenberg and Kamrin Green, both of Bowling Green, were selected as the winners of the "GEMS Academy Young Science Writers" competition.

Second Group of Saudi Educators Visits The Center

Last month The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University hosted a delegation of 14 educators from Saudi Arabia who were sent to Bowling Green by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education to learn about gifted education.

More than 600 Students Attend Fall Super Saturdays 2012

The Center for Gifted Studies' Fall Super Saturdays program hosted more than 600 first through eighth graders from three states and more than 60 school districts each Saturday from October 27 to November 17. Students participated in one of nearly 40 classes.

Executive Director and VAMPY Teacher Honored by NAGC

The National Association for Gifted Children recently 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.

 

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