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📢ATTENTION Springfield MA community organizations. FREE seminars, consultations, and advice for families in Springfield MA who have bright children that need more engaging learning. All FREE thanks to a grant from the Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust. 4 slots left. Contact us NOW! at [email protected] or call 413-238-1738. #Springfieldma #springfieldmass #springfieldmassachusetts #gifted #twiceexceptional #springfieldmaeducation #education #talented #giftedandtalented #massachusetts

URGENT: 📢 ATTENTION ALL SPRINGFIELD MA ORGANIZATIONS Would your families like a FREE gift for their children that's worth well over $1,000.00? 💲 Then read on and contact us right away. We have 4 slots left for this FREE opportunity supporting families of bright students in Springfield! It's funded by a grant. It's for families whose children are very capable 🙋🏿♂️🙋🏿♀️but who aren't getting enough challenge to keep them interested and engaged in their education, 🥱 especially Black, Brown, and other traditionally underserved students' families. There are thousands of children in Springfield who need this but the community organizations have to step up to grab it! 👨🏿👩🏾 ✝✡☪👩🏾👨🏾 We will provide 3 seminars, individual consultations with each family who attend the seminars, and continued support via email for a year. The seminars will take place at community organizations at a day and time that works for them. 📅🕖 Parents will find out what to watch for in their children, what kinds of things they need to keep their minds ticking, and how to get them those things at little or no cost. If you or someone you know is involved with children 🧒🏿🧒🏽in Springfield, please tell them about this! 📣 I would be happy to come and meet with organizations to talk about this possibility further but... Please hurry! 🏃🏾♂️ Time is running out on this offer. ⏳ Our organization is called IDEAL4Gifted. We are a nonprofit organization; a 501c3. You can find out about us at https://ideal4gifted.org We are highly experienced educators! I can be contacted by responding to this message, via email at [email protected], or call the office at 413-239-1738 but do it NOW! We don't want to waste any more children's potential! A Mind Really is a Terrible Thing to Waste! 🧠 #springfieldmassachusetts #springfieldma #springfieldmass #studentsuccess #students #giftedsupport #gifted #exceptional #twiceexceptional

🌟 Elevate Your Child's Summer with IDEAL4Gifted's Super Summer Enrichment Program! 🚀 Are you in search of a compelling summer activity for your child aged 5-14? Explore IDEAL4Gifted's exclusive Super Summer Enrichment Program, scheduled from June 10th to June 21st. Immerse your child in daily live programming expertly guided by our seasoned team, providing a perfect blend of education and enjoyment. Tailored for the needs of busy parents, our program offers invigorating challenges and accommodates shorter time commitments, providing flexibility in scheduling. From the comfort of home, your child can engage in a rich learning experience and socialize with peers online. Optimize both your time and resources by offering your child a secure and enriching learning environment. Learn more about this exceptional opportunity: ideal4gifted.org #IDEAL4Enrichment #IDEAL4Learning #Gifted #TwiceExceptional #2e #SuperSummerEnrichment #ProfessionalDevelopment #SummerLearning

As a parting thought for Black History Month 2024, IDEAL4Gifted would like to call your attention to this document from 2018. It's been 5 years. Let us consider our practices in light of its standards. "A Culturally Responsive Equity-based Bill of Rights for Gifted Students of Color?", by these leaders in the field, Donna Y. Ford, Kenneth T. Dickson, Joy Lawson Davis, Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott, and Tarek C. Grantham, (March 2018.) IDEAL4Gifted stands in support of this document. #Gifted #giftededucation #culturallyresponsive #twiceexceptional #2e #3e #giftedandblack #giftedDEI #leadership #creative #creativity #bright #quirky #giftedandtalented #adhd #autismspectrumdisorder #Neurodiverse #Neurodiversity #giftedvoices #giftedcommunity #learningdisabilities #2ekids #twiceexceptionalities #parentinggifted #parenting2e #parentingtwiceexceptional #giftedanddistractable #2eminds #thinkdifferently #giftedsupport #giftedhomeschoolers #ghf #homeschool #homeschooling #childrenofcolor #BIPoc #advanced #academicallyadvanced #highpotential #asynchronousdevelopment #asynchronous #equityineducation #tuitionassistance

📢 Attention all gifted education educators and friends, Here's a job for a person with experience in gifted education, project management, and working with a state education department who would like a challenge and the potential to make a positive difference in the lives of over 150,000 students. I won't kid you, this isn't an ideal position but it is a step in the right direction for a positive change. In case you didn't know, MA is in the bottom 3 states for Gifted Education. There hasn't been any representation at the state dept. of ed level since the 1980s and there aren't any policies, laws, requirements, standards, or funding for anything that has to do with gifted education. The Department of Education doesn't understand gifted but the Commissioner of Education does. The Department has been working with people from Northwestern University for a couple of years. They and other advocates have managed to convince the people at the department to do something. What they have proposed is what is similar to a Schoolwide Enrichment Model that would get into schools through a couple of programs they already have. One is called MTSS and the other is called Acceleration Academies. Currently, the Acceleration Academies are there to help kiddos pull up quickly to the middle. However, I can see how they could evolve into something that could support populations of underserved gifted students. Something they don't say in the job description that I know to be true is that they would prefer a person of color. If you or anyone you can think of might be interested, they can contact me directly to find out the inside scoop on what it is, what the Dept. of Ed wants, what some of the challenges might be, and what I think it could become with the right person. Thank you for your help spreading the word. Sincerely, Dr. MaryGrace Stewart Founder and CAO of IDEAL4Gifted

Sharing a note of thanks from an IDEAL4Gifted parent, " We enrolled our son Nicholas in the IDEAL4Gifted program a few weeks into the school year. We knew right away that we had found the community we had been looking for. The teachers challenged him at just the right level, and he flourished in the unique environment. He grew on so many levels. We are so happy to see him shine and be accepted for who he is by everyone in the IDEAL4Gifted community. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this family." #IDEAL4Gifted #HighlyAble #Gifted #TwiceExceptional #EducationProgram #VirtualLearning #Flexible #Innovative

... more from our recent #OpenHouse. Q: My child is highly energized and has difficulty sitting still. How do you accommodate his need to move? A: Our team of certified gifted and special education teaching professionals employ a variety of strategies designed to help our students succeed, including regular breaks in our program day and downtime at lunch; students are encouraged to stand if they need to; others participate in class sitting on a stress ball or bouncing on a mini tramp. Our "shepherds" assist students in completing their work and paying attention to detail - opportunities to revise material are frequent. #IDEAL4Gifted #HighlyAble #Gifted #TwiceExceptional #2e #Flexible #EducationProgram #VirtualLearning #LearnFromHome Image: Pixabay

Join us at the intersection of civics, history, and art as our students celebrate Black History Month. We encourage introspection and conversation as we acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions of African Americans and the enduring impact they have made on our nation. In a time when black voices are being overlooked, uplifting them, not just this month but all year round, is essential. Join our month-long celebration featuring classroom discussions, presentations, and more. #IDEAL4Gifted #HighlyAble #Gifted #TwiceExceptional #BlackHistoryMonth

Today is a big day at IDEAL4Gifted as we celebrate our returning students and welcome our new friends! We eagerly anticipate an incredible Spring Semester filled with exciting experiences and new friendships. If you want to learn more about our #Virtual #EducationalProgram please join us at our #OpenHouse, Wednesday January 31st from 7:00 PM ET. To register, follow the link https://buff.ly/3SxeFUL #IDEAL4Gifted #HighlyAble #Advanced #Gifted #TwiceExceptional #2e #Community #Belonging Image: Belinda Fewings for Unsplash