Learn more about why we are so passionate about gifted education.
Perfectionism, high expectations from others, boredom and even cynicism can be common occurrences among gifted students. Understanding and working with those traits is key to helping a gifted child flourish. Read our latest blog post from our series "What is it like to educate gifted students?" and learn what watching gifted kids flourish looks like through the eyes of our Intermediate Level Master Teacher Shannon Holub.
Read MoreKnowing what giftedness looks like as a child interacts with their world is crucial to understanding the challenges of educating gifted children. Read our latest blog post and learn what those challenges look like to our Arts Specialist teacher, Stacey Spears.
Read MoreNext up in our blog series "What is it Like to Educate Gifted Students?", Shannon Holub shares how the Vanguard Model strips away non-essential practices and maximizes the use of approaches that appeal to the gifted learner.
Read MoreWelcome to our Season 4 blog series "What is it Like to Educate Gifted Students?" Join us as Vanguard Head of School Elizabeth Blaetz and Vanguard teachers Shannon Holub and Stacey Spears outline the unique challenges and joys they have experienced throughout their careers in gifted education.
Read MoreThis list of resources offers a wealth of information to parents of gifted children in the form of websites, blogs, and books from authors and authorities that are deeply entrenched in the world of gifted education. We encourage you to look into some of the resources for helpful tips and insight!
Read MoreIn the final installment of our blog series "What is it Like to Be the Parent of a Gifted Child?", Vanguard Head of School Elizabeth Blaetz wraps things up with tips and resources that could be helpful to the parent of a child that has been newly identified as gifted (and they might even offer a refresher to a parent who is already well-versed in gifted education).
Read MoreThere is a lot of research, planning, and self-discovery that goes into deciding whether a child needs to transition to a gifted learning environment. In this week's blog post, Kate Gruber shares how she navigated that process on her way to finding the right learning environment for her son.
Read MoreDue to the discrepancy between their intellectual and social-emotional skills, friendships can often prove difficult for gifted children to maintain. In this blog episode, Candy McCray shares how she has navigated that journey with her son.
Read MoreTransitioning 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.
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