WKU News

November 25, 2024 (Bowling Green, KY) – Tyler Clark, Elizabeth Joyce, and Julia Roberts of The Center for Gifted Studies presented at the National Association for Gifted Children Conference in Seattle, WA, on November 21-24. These professionals joined more than 2,000 teachers, gifted coordinators, psychologists, researchers, parents, and caregivers as they gathered to share best practices for supporting high-ability children. 

Clark and Joyce presented “To Infinity and Beyond! Learn to Create a Virtual Universe That Engages and Inspires Learners.” Roberts, Clark, and colleague Norma Hafenstein presented “Empowering Educators: Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education.” Roberts also presented “The Initial and Advanced Standards for Teachers of Gifted Students.”

“What a pleasure it was to network with colleagues around the country at the NAGC Conference. Contributing sessions is an honor,” said Julia Roberts, Ed.D.

In addition to his role as a presenter, Tyler Clark, Ed.D., worked as a member of the Leadership Development Committee, presented the NAGC Awards Program Task Force report to the NAGC Board of Directors, and served on a panel for first-time attendees at the annual NAGC conference. “It is an honor to serve in leadership roles through NAGC to enhance advocacy efforts for gifted and talented students,” Clark commented.

The Center participated with a consortium of universities across the country focused on talent development and providing equitable opportunities for gifted and talented learners, such as The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KY®).

About The Center for Gifted Studies
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 more than 40 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.

About The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
NAGC is the nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children. Dedicated to uplifting and empowering those who support children with advanced abilities, NAGC provides energizing professional learning, impactful research, and inspiring advocacy to ensure all children have equitable opportunities and support to develop their gifts and talents.