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CTY is celebrating its 45th anniversary by hosting a three-day research colloquium on Oct. 22-24, 2024. Titled "45 Years at CTY: Celebration and Reflection,” the virtual event invites participants to connect with others in the gifted education community through sessions and small-group discussions and reflections on the past, present, and future of CTY.

During this three-day event, we’ll highlight our recent research on identifying and educating advanced learners, AI in the classroom, cognitive skills, and more. Participants must register for each event they would like to attend. All events are free and open to the public.

Events include: 

Day 1: CTY’s Past—Oct. 22, 2024 

• CTY’s History in the Field of Advanced Learning
• The Evolution of Testing: Ensuring Validity and Equity When Identifying Advanced Learners 
• CTY Alumni Reflections and Future Visions

Day 2: CTY’s Present—Oct. 23, 2024 

• CTY’s Vision for Educating Advanced Learners in the 21st Century
• Cognitive Skills: A Potential Key to Understanding Success in the Online Classroom
• AI in Action: A Demonstration of CTY’s Educational Innovation

Day 3: CTY’s Future—Oct. 24, 2024

• Research on Advanced Learners: Where Do We Go From Here?