Zapopan, Jalisco. October 31, 2026.— The Guadalajara campus of the National Institute for the Education of Gifted Children (Universidad Panamericana ) and the Jalisco State College of Scientific and Technological Studies (CECyTEJ) presented the first report on the results of their inter-institutional collaboration to strengthen the education of gifted students. The event took place in the outdoor classroom at the Valentín Gómez Farías School in Zapopan.
This initiative aims to promote the academic, emotional, and vocational development of gifted youth through differentiated educational strategies, specialized support, and training opportunities during high school.
Inter-institutional collaboration strengthens education
Participants in the presentation included Dr. Ligia García Béjar, dean of the School of Education and Psychology at the State Institute of Higher Education ( Universidad Panamericana); Dr. Donovan Barba Reynoso, a researcher at the institution and project leader; Omar Alejandro Eusebio de Anda, M.A., principal of the Valentín Gómez Farías Campus; and Dr. Lourdes del Pilar Chávez de la Fuente, academic director of CECyTEJ.
Participants emphasized the importance of addressing the specific needs of gifted students through strategies that take into account their academic, personal, and social dimensions.
The CECyTEJ High-Ability High School launched this project in 2021, using a differentiated education model. In 2023, it began collaborating with the School of Education and Psychology at the Universidad Panamericana, whose support contributed to the development and consolidation of this initiative.
Connections That Add Up
Among the results of this collaboration, the training of teachers through workshops focused on educational support, the improvement of lesson plans, and an understanding of giftedness and neurodiversity stand out.
Talent assessment and identification through the development of psychometric tools to identify students’ skills and profiles. We also provide academic advising to help students participate in competitions, which have enabled students from various graduating classes to secure scholarships covering up to 100% of their tuition.
Other areas of focus include literature, science, and technology, as well as providing support during career counseling processes to help students identify their interests and plan their academic paths.
In addition, scholarship opportunities for students from different generations, along with guidance in their career exploration. Dr. Ligia García Béjar, dean of the School of Education and Psychology at the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara Campus, shared:
“What we can do here is far greater than anything else; it truly means leaving a visible mark that will endure in history for people who need—and who have every right to receive—an education tailored to their educational needs.”
Gender-Segregated Education That Promotes Development
This collaborative effort reflects the importance of an education that takes into account the needs of each student, seeking to foster and develop their abilities. At the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campus, the goal is to achieve the greatest possible growth—both within the institution and collectively—to train outstanding professionals through an education that supports their development.
Through initiatives such as this one, the institution reaffirms its commitment to education, research, and inter-institutional collaboration to help develop educational opportunities that meet students' needs.
