The Center for Gifted Studies
Serving gifted students, their teachers, and their parents since 1982
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 families for over 45 years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for families 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 families.
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A Workshop for Elementary and Middle School Educators
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The Differentiation Workshop This workshop will provide strategies for making differentiation a routine classroom practice. Working with an instructional unit of their choosing, participants will learn to differentiate for those who need more challenge and those who need additional support. |
Opportunities Abound
The Center provides services for gifted and talented students in grades 1 - 10, including Saturday and summer programming. Learn more about our student offerings.
Educators of gifted and talented students require professional learning opportunities to best support students. We offer Advanced Placement trainings as well as day workshops discussing differentiation, social/emotional needs, twice-exceptional students, among others. Learn more about our educator offerings.
Families are vital to providing the best for gifted children. Our opportunities allow families to learn best practices for social/emotional development, strategies for working with twice-exceptional students, and more. Learn more about our offerings for families.
Talent Identification Program of Kentucky
In late 2020, Duke University announced the closure of Duke’s Talent Identification Program. The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU understands the need to continue this critical program and is committed to talent development. For more information visit the Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KYSM) page.
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Upcoming Events
Fall Super Saturdays
October 25, November 1, and November 8, 2025
Differentiation Workshop
November 5, 2025
Winter Super Saturdays
February 7, 14, and 21, 2026
IdeaFestival Bowling Green
February 17, 2026
Spring Break in Italy
April 3 - 12, 2026
SCATS
June 7 - 19, 2026
VAMPY
June 21 - July 11, 2026
2026 Advanced Placement Summer Institutes
APSI at WKU - June 22 - 26
APSI Online - June 29 - July 3
APSI in Tours, France - July 12 - 17
APSI in St. Louis - July 13 - 17
Camp Innovate
July 6 - 10, 2026
Camp Explore
July 13 - 17, 2026