Acceleration: Lessons Learned and Best Practice
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
About
Acceleration of Gifted Students:
Lessons Learned and Best Practice from an International Perspective
10:30am – midday; Saturday 18th July, 2026
An information session for educators and parents
with
Dr Julia Roberts & Dr Tyler Clark
This session will present an overview of reviews of accelerative practice from the international stage, including definitions, policies, implementation, needs and some best practice examples.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Dr Tyler Clark is the Assistant Director of Operations at The Centre for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. He is co-director of the Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (KIP-KY). He is actively involved in gifted education and talent development organizations at the international, national, state and local levels. His research interests include policy, creativity, AI in education, and underrepresentation in gifted education.
Dr Julia Link Roberts is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. She is Executive Director for The Centre for Gifted Studies at WKU and the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science. She is the Past President of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and The Association for the Gifted.
Dr Julia Link Roberts & Dr Tyler Clark have recently published International Perspectives on Acceleration in Gifted Education
TIME: 10:30am - Midday
DATE: 18th July 2026 (HOBART TIME - AEST)
VENUE:
Online via Zoom
COST: Current TAG financial members free; TAG non-members $10 per person
CONTACT DETAILS:
Tasmanian Association for the Gifted
Biographical details and qualifications are supplied by the presenter and may not have been verified by TAG.
The advice offered in this session is general in nature and may not be specific to your individual situation. Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate advice, please seek a second opinion or consult an expert about your specific circumstances.