William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s mission is to foster talent development of high-ability individuals over their lifespan. This article highlights the Center for Gifted Education’s programs and offerings to develop leaders in the field of gifted education and talent development. This article details professional learning programs for educators that work with gifted and talented students including conferences, custom professional development, the Online Academy, and grant projects. The graduate programs, including an Online Certificate in Gifted Education and two doctoral programs in Gifted Administration, provide the knowledge and skills for leaders in the field.
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