Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary

09/07/2026

How do we prepare gifted students to tackle complex, real-world challenges? 🌍 Through Problem-Based Learning (PBL)!

CFGE’s science curriculum units place students in the roles of scientists and policy-makers, prompting them to investigate authentic scenarios—from environmental management to medical ethics. Empower your students to think critically and act purposefully.

Explore our PBL units: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/

09/05/2026

The Center for Gifted Education is heading on the road this fall! 🚘

Our research faculty and curriculum specialists will present cutting-edge research and practical classroom strategies at upcoming state conferences throughout September and October, including the Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington conferences.

Are you attending state conferences this fall? Be sure to catch our sessions!

09/03/2026

Call for Proposals!

2e @ W&M 2027 Online Conference will be held February 11th & 12th.

Submit a breakout session proposal at https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/profdev/conferences/2e/

09/01/2026

Preparing your classroom for the new academic year? 📚 Discover curriculum units engineered specifically for high-ability learners.

Developed by experts at William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education, our Integrated Curriculum Model (ICM) units integrate advanced content, higher-level thinking, and overarching concepts to challenge gifted students.

Explore our Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies catalog: https://canva.link/fzor39xjr5f20pk

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

08/14/2026

Friday at ECHA: William & Mary CFGE Sessions (All times are Ireland local time)

Friday at ECHA: William & Mary CFGE Sessions

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Room E233
A Report from the NAGC Colloquium: Filling the Gap, Universal Educator Preparation in Gifted Education
Dr. Shelagh Gallagher

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room E303
Two Hands Are Better Than One to Differentiate: Learning Something New Matters
Dr. Ashley Carpenter with Dr. Del Siegle, Dr. D. Betsy McCoach, and Dr. Susan Dulong Langley

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Room E305
Academic Journeys of High Ability, Low Income Students
Dr. Mihyeon Kim

Come see us at our table in between sessions as well.

08/13/2026

Thursday at ECHA: William & Mary CFGE Sessions (All times are Ireland local time)

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Room E401
Academic Identity, Career Maturity, Self-Efficacy, and Well-Being Among Low-Income, High-Ability Students: A Four-Year Longitudinal Study
Dr. Mihyeon Kim

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room E403
The Scientist’s Apprenticeship: A K–5 Pathway Using Specialized STEM Units
Dr. Ashley Carpenter and Dr. Chandra Floyd

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Room E303
Highly and Profoundly Gifted Development, Educational Needs, and Well-Being: The Latest Research
Dr. Shelagh Gallagher

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Room E303
The Relationship among Overexcitabilities, Openness to Experience, and Preference for Deep Learning
Dr. Shelagh Gallagher

Come see us at our table in between sessions as well.

08/12/2026

Lead What's Next in Gifted Education with the Center for Gifted Education.

Explore the Ph.D. in Gifted Education Administration

08/11/2026

We’re here at ECHA 2026.

The Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary is proud to be in Dublin with colleagues from around the world to exchange ideas, share research, and strengthen opportunities for gifted and high-ability learners.

If you are attending ECHA, we would be glad to connect.