Children's Programs
Thank you for visiting the Children's Program page at the Center for Gifted Education. We are looking forward to sharing our Spring Program Line Up. Check back after the New Year!
Our Screening Window is currently closed. We do not require Gifted and Talented identification for our program. We will open our application for Admission to the Summer Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education soon. See below under New Students for the Application Process.
The Center for Gifted Education provides unique opportunities for high-ability students to attend enrichment programs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the surrounding University of Louisiana at Lafayette locations. The programs enable students to explore specialized topics not typically studied in the regular classroom. Students must qualify for admission to the Programs presented by the Center for Gifted Education. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade not identified and enrolled in a Gifted and Talented program will qualify for admission via parent and teacher checklists. Students in 6th grade, and above, will qualify via a score review of a standardized test.
Admission
Beginning in Fall 2018 ALL new students seeking to participate in the Center for Gifted Education’s Summer Programs must submit a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 application fee.
Returning Students:
Students previously accepted into the Center for Gifted Education programs have the status of Returning Students.
There will be a class fee per student.
New Students
Students must qualify for admission to the Center for Gifted Education’s Summer Programs.
Beginning in Fall 2018 ALL new students seeking to participate in the Center for Gifted Education’s Summer Programs must submit a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 application fee.
Upon submission of the application fee the parent will receive the parent checklist and we will send a teacher checklist to the teacher listed in the application. The application fee will cover the review of the parent, and teacher checklist.
Dr. Bruce-Davis will determine student qualification for participation after a review of the checklists.
Older students (5th grade and above) who are in NOT in a Parish GT Program will require a score review to determine admission.
New students who are in a Parish GT Program must submit a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 application fee. Students must also submit the 1st page of their most recent IEP, or the Welcome letter from the Gifted and Talented Program. GT Program students do not need to submit scores for review.
Center for Gifted Education Alumni
Send out the word! We are seeking Center for Gifted Education Alumni! Help us Celebrate! If you are, or know, a past participant of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Center for Gifted Education please call 337-482-6701 or email gifted@louisiana.edu to register for the Gifted Education gathering.
Programs for Masters in Gifted Education and Doctor of Education Exceptional Learner Concentration! See below for More Information!
Master's Degree program in Gifted Education
Learn more about a faster way to finish your Masters in Gifted Education! This Masters in Gifted Education Education program provides a variety of experiences to support graduates in gaining and understanding the unique needs of gifted and talented students.
Doctor of Education Exceptional Learner Concentration
To learn more about the Doctor of Education Exceptional Learner Concentration please contact, Dr. Christine Briggs - cbriggs@louisiana.edu, or Dr. Donna Wadsworth - dwadsworth@louisiana.edu.
For more information on the Graduate School Application and EDD (Educational Leadership) please contact, Dr. Dianne Olivier - dolivier@louisiana.edu
Contact Us
Please contact the Center for Gifted Education with any questions.
Kathleen McIntire, Administrative Coordinator III
Office Address
Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning
Room 266
Lafayette, LA 70506
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43648
Lafayette, LA 70504-3648
337-482-6701
gifted@louisiana.edu
Hosted by
Dr. Christine Briggs, Director of the Center for Gifted Education