The Center for Gifted Studies | Western Kentucky University

8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: Knicely Conference Center
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Finding, Understanding, and Nurturing Twice-Exceptional Students (Parts 1 & 2)

Gifted students who also have another exceptionality such as a learning disability tend to fall between the cracks, with each exceptionality cancelling the other out so neither is recognized or only one becomes the focus of learning. National experts Daphne Pereles and Lois Baldwin (who coined the term twice exceptional) will present this concept in two parts over two days.

The first day is designed for those new to the concept (or for those who want a refresher). The focus will be understanding the concept, recognizing 2e student characteristics, and becoming familiar with applicable questions to use in the development of a learning plan. Case studies of real 2e students will provide insight, practice, and a realistic view of working with these students.

Part 2 on the second day can be a stand-alone day for educators already familiar with the content from the first day, or it can be a continuation. This day focuses on exploring how the learning environment and teaching style impact the success of a 2e student. Through role play and case studies, participants will learn the problem-solving process to analyze data and to develop a plan to address the 2e student’s strengths and challenges. Finally, participants will identify approaches to programming to support the success of 2e students.

Date: November 1-2, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT

Location: Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101

EILA credit is available.

To register, please visit here.

8:30am - 3:30pm

Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar

Location: Knicely Conference Center
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Finding, Understanding, and Nurturing Twice-Exceptional Students (Parts 1 & 2)

Gifted students who also have another exceptionality such as a learning disability tend to fall between the cracks, with each exceptionality cancelling the other out so neither is recognized or only one becomes the focus of learning. National experts Daphne Pereles and Lois Baldwin (who coined the term twice exceptional) will present this concept in two parts over two days.

The first day is designed for those new to the concept (or for those who want a refresher). The focus will be understanding the concept, recognizing 2e student characteristics, and becoming familiar with applicable questions to use in the development of a learning plan. Case studies of real 2e students will provide insight, practice, and a realistic view of working with these students.

Part 2 on the second day can be a stand-alone day for educators already familiar with the content from the first day, or it can be a continuation. This day focuses on exploring how the learning environment and teaching style impact the success of a 2e student. Through role play and case studies, participants will learn the problem-solving process to analyze data and to develop a plan to address the 2e student’s strengths and challenges. Finally, participants will identify approaches to programming to support the success of 2e students.

Date: November 1-2, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT

Location: Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101

EILA credit is available.

To register, please visit here.

9:30am - 12:00pm

Super Saturdays

Location: WKU Main Campus
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 8 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays.

The Center offers two, four-week sessions of Super Saturdays each year, the first in the early fall and the second in the winter. Both sessions are held on Western Kentucky University‘s campus in Bowling Green, KY. Choosing from more than 30 classes, students take one class over the course of these four Saturdays. Each session is two-and-a-half hours in length.

To see a full list of classes or to download an application, please visit The Center for Gifted Studies website.

8:30am - 3:30pm

The Berta Seminar: Identifying and Addressing the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

Location: Knicely Conference Center
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Will students care if their cognitive needs are met if their social and emotional needs are not? Join us to explore how we can identify and meet the social/emotional needs of the gifted effectively and successfully. Lisa Van Gemert, nationally known speaker and author of Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing “Never Good Enough,” will share practical strategies to help gifted students thrive.

EILA credit is available.

Cost: Thanks to a gift from the Berta family, this professional learning experience is free and open to the public.

Date: November 9, 2018

Time: 8:30-3:30 central time

Location: Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

9:30am - 12:00pm

Super Saturdays

Location: WKU Main Campus
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 8 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays.

The Center offers two, four-week sessions of Super Saturdays each year, the first in the early fall and the second in the winter. Both sessions are held on Western Kentucky University‘s campus in Bowling Green, KY. Choosing from more than 30 classes, students take one class over the course of these four Saturdays. Each session is two-and-a-half hours in length.

To see a full list of classes or to download an application, please visit The Center for Gifted Studies website.