Learn more about why we are so passionate about gifted education.
Transitioning from school to school as they age is a reality for all children. For gifted students, this transition can be challenging and even traumatic. Matt and Deb Grizzell, parents of 6 gifted children, share their transition success story in this week's blog.
Read MoreParenting a gifted child often comes with many joys and many challenges. Nancy Zaccagnini, parent of a student at Vanguard Gifted Academy, shares her family's emotional journey in this week's blog post.
Read MoreDoes your child require a unique learning path? In this week's blog, Katie Hulett, a parent of a child at Vanguard Gifted Academy, highlights her journey in locating a gifted school for her son.
Read MoreWhere do you start when choosing a school for your child? In this week's blog, Elizabeth Blaetz, Head of School at Vanguard Gifted Academy, shares her insight on selecting a gifted school for your child.
Read MoreIs your child gifted?
In this blog, Dr. M. Mark McKee, a clinical child psychologist, highlights the importance of academic evaluation and why it is important for gifted students to have a unique approach to education.
Read MoreHow can the transition to gifted education affect your family?
In this blog, one parent of a gifted child at Vanguard Gifted Academy shares their journey and the incredible impact it has made.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how subjects in school interconnect?
In this article, Stacey Spears, Arts Specialist Teacher at Vanguard Gifted Academy, provides examples of isolated and integrated learning. These examples show how Vanguard Gifted Academy helps its students lay the foundation for success.
Read MoreConsidering everyone learns at a different pace, it’s not surprising there are different forms of education. In this article, Shannon Holub, Master Teacher at Vanguard Gifted Academy, identifies the most important elements of any gifted program, whether public or private.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what makes gifted education different from traditional forms of education?
In this article, Elizabeth Blaetz outlines how gifted education developed and transformed over the years due to the different schools of thought between gifted educators.
Read MoreIf you believe your child may be gifted, how do you find the best place for him to learn and grow to his full potential?
In this article, Elizabeth Blaetz shares what to look for in a school, what questions to ask, and the enormous difference it can make for your child.
Read MoreIs your child able to overcome challenges easily?
In this article, Elizabeth Blaetz emphasizes how challenging your gifted child at home can help her more easily adapt to the challenges she faces in school and outside of the home.
Read MoreDoes your child have a steady group of friends or does he struggle to make connections with their peers?
In this blog you can find more information on the importance of social relationships among gifted students and some of the effects giftedness has on those relationships. We also share a personal story every parent needs to hear.
Read MoreDo you want more information about IQ scores before having your child tested? Do you know what your child’s IQ score really means?
Read MoreDo you know the main myths around gifted education and testing? If you’re unsure, your child may not be getting the education they need!
In this blog, we will provide examples from the classroom which dispel the myths about gifted education and testing.
#Gifted #Myths
Read MoreDid you know there are different types of learners?
In this blog, Elizabeth Blaetz, helps illustrate the difference between gifted learners and high achievers.
#gifted #TypesOfLearning
Is your gifted child losing interest in learning? Perhaps it is the response he receives when asking questions or sharing knowledge.
Read MoreWelcome to the Vanguard gifted Academy educational blog. I'm Elizabeth Blaetz, the head of school at Vanguard gifted Academy and one of the biggest questions that I get is, “ how do you know my kid is gifted?”
Giftedness is asynchronous development. That's not fancy. That's not fun. That's not what everybody wants to be, but that's what giftedness is.
Read MoreCurrently, Illinois Association for Gifted Children’s stance on giftedness is performance based. Teacher identification of gifted students occurs during the primary grades and then, for those identified, “services” ranging from enrichment classes to grade level acceleration begin in 3rd grade.
Read MoreA common discussion in a Facebook Group for parents of gifted children I follow revolves around managing high emotional intensities. As a teacher who has spent the last twenty years working in gifted education, I also have first hand experience dealing with this component of a gifted child’s make up.
Read MoreWhat are your children learning in school? Does it relate to items in the news? Does it offer food for thought? Are they developing engineering minds? Do they engage in challenges that require persistence? These are the kind of educational experiences that last a lifetime.
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