The 18th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children has come to a close. The 19th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children will take place in Seoul, Korea, in August, 2011.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The 18th Biennial World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children is the largest international
gathering of teachers, administrators, faculty, researchers and parents in the field of gifted and talented
learners. Those interested in all aspects of this field, from experienced teachers to junior teachers,
faculty members to administrators and school trustees, human resource promoters to parent advocates, are all encouraged to
attend this conference.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Share and discuss recent advances in programs,
planning and practices in the field of high ability
learners
• Review advances in classroom practice and how
they apply to personalizing your teaching
• Discuss administrative options emerging
throughout the world
• Review parent developments for families with
special needs children
• Provide youth summit activities to increase skills
and networking in high ability learners
• Support the career development of educators
and researchers with an interest in gifted and
talented children
Click Here to view accepted conference proposals.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Online Abstract Submission Opens | October 1, 2008 |
| Online Registration Opens | October 1, 2008 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | January 19, 2009 |
| Author Notification of Acceptance | March 2009 |
| Final date to register in order to present at the Conference | May 4, 2009 |
| Early Registration Deadline | May 15, 2009 |
| Hotel Reservation Deadline | July 1, 2009 |
| Regular Registration Deadline | July 15, 2009 |
DOWNLOADS
The 1st Announcement has been published and can be downloaded by clicking on this link, WCGTC 2009 First Announcement.
The 2nd Announcement has been published and can be downloaded by clicking on this link, WCGTC 2009 Second Announcement.
Last Website Update: 19 August 2009