The Center for Gifted Education is a program at The College of William & Mary. It was created in 1988 under the direction of Joyce VanTassel-Baska, with a specific mission statement and goals based on an understanding of the needs of gifted and talented individuals across the lifespan. The Center is located in the School of Education

The College of William & Mary School of Education

The College of William & Mary School of Education is a program offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels of study at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. It accounts for one-third of all master’s degrees and over one-half of all doctoral degrees at The College...

 building. The current center director is Tracy L. Cross.

Mission statement

The Center for Gifted Education is a learning community that values and fosters the talent development process of individuals over the lifespan.

Goals

1. To provide graduate education programs and opportunities for individuals interested in teaching gifted students and/or assuming administrative and leadership positions in the field of gifted education
   Gifted education
   Gifted education is a broad term for special practices, procedures and theories used in the education of children who have been identified as gifted or talented...
   
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2. To provide selected programs and services for precollegiate learners and their families.
3. To develop, field-test, and disseminate curriculum in relevant content areas at appropriate developmental levels.
4. To conduct research and evaluation for dissemination to relevant audiences and for data-based decision-making.
5. To provide professional development to promote leadership and exemplary practice.