Save the Date for Fall Super Saturdays! Invite a student you know to join us on October 17, 24, and 31 for an exciting time. Applications and class descriptions will become available in September.
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We are less than TWO months away from the first day of SCATS! Learn more and register: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats
Reminder, financial assistance applications are only available until April 15.
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Why VAMPY? We asked parents of previous campers why they thought VAMPY is beneficial for advanced students. This is what they said! If you would like to learn more or apply, visit our website at www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
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Don't miss out on the chance for your student to join us for Camp Explore (Grades 1-3) or Camp Innovate (Grades 3-5)! Learn more about each camp by visiting the webpage!
Camp Explore: www.wku.edu/gifted/explore
Camp Innovate: www.wku.edu/gifted/innovate
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A sample message is below. Please ask that the message be shared with your representative, senator, and the budget committee.
Here is a sample of what you can say when you call: Please keep gifted education funding a line item in the state budget.
The Kentucky Senate version of the budget combines gifted funding with other programs, allowing districts to choose how they use that funding. We need you to let legislators know this is harmful to gifted education. Please call 1-800-372-7181 today.
Applications for Camp Explore and Camp Innovate are now open! These day camps are excellent opportunities for students to engage in minds-on, hands-on learning in the summer!
Camp Explore: wku.edu/gifted/explore
Camp Innovate: wku.edu/gifted/innov...
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The Center for Gifted Studies is hiring for a range of positions, including Assistant Director of Programming, Coordinator of Residence Life, Camp Counselor, and more! Visit www.wku.edu/gifted/employmentopportunities/ to learn more or apply.
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All photos from the 2026 Winter Super Saturdays are now available to view! Thank you to the teachers, seminar speakers, volunteers, and our wonderful families for making this session of Winter Super Saturdays a success!
See all photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJZaL
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Our own Julia Roberts and Jennifer Wilson represented The Center for Gifted Studies at the KSBA Annual Conference! We always appreciate the opportunity to share our programming and resources for advanced students with others.
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Tyler and Julia hold their new book, International Perspectives on Acceleration in Gifted Education. Chapters represent acceleration on various continents, complete with one or more case studies.
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Do you or an AP teacher you know need further preparation to teach an AP course? If so, join us this summer at one of four institutes!
Learn about workshops offered and register today: www.wku.edu/gifted/ap
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News from The Center: The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University is set to host the 13th annual IdeaFestival® Bowling Green (IFBG), welcoming more than 950 students to campus on Tuesday, February 17.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=12904
We are celebrating Gifted Education Month with many activities planned! This month is dedicated to advocacy and resources for advanced students, their educators, and their families.
Learn more about the events listed in the graphic on our website: www.wku.edu/gifted
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We are excited to share that our summer photography internship application is open! We are looking for an individual who wants to spend their summer capturing the highlights of our many camps and programs for both students and educators.
Learn More and Apply Here: www.wku.edu/gifted/intern
The next stop on our Spring Break trip is Rome! With its stunning architecture and rich history, this lively city wonderfully blends ancient wonders with the vibrant culture of today.
Learn more and sign up: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
For the next eight weeks, we will be covering stops along our Spring Break Travel to Italy Opportunity. Our first stop on our trip to Italy is Pompeii!
Learn more and sign up: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
Kentucky is moving from the ACT to the SAT—but will TIP-KY follow? Our latest post explains!
gifted-studies.com/blog/2026/01...
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Just one week to go until the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes! 2e students are both gifted and have a disability or learning difference.
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
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News from The Center: Dr. Julia Link Roberts and Dr. Tyler Clark presented at the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) conference in Braga, Portugal.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
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The latest issue of The Challenge magazine is out! If you haven't found it in your mailbox, you can read it here: digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgs_pubs/60/
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News from The Center: Dr. Tyler Clark, Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies, recently received two prestigious leadership awards.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
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Our Fall workshop series kicks off with the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes-Lynch!
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
VAMPY Class Spotlight: Mathematics! Read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/07...
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Photos from Day 3 of VAMPY are ready to view! See them here: buff.ly/sWyRUoQ
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News from The Center: We want to give our own Tyler Clark a big Congratulations on his award from The Mensa Foundation. Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
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Photos from Day 11 of SCATS are ready to view! Check out Wednesday's pictures of classes and the talent show here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCiDt9
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A new Counselor's Corner blog post is live, read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
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Each day, we will post photos and share blog posts written by our counselors and Center staff members. Follow along and stay up to date on all things SCATS: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
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Photos from the first day of SCATS are now available: flic.kr/s/aHBqjChssm
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
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