MAGE Events
Upcoming Events
Join us in-person or online for upcoming advocacy meetings, meet-ups, conferences, and more!
IDEAL4Gifted
Beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2025, and running until August 20th, Dr. Stewart will open her Zoom Meeting for your questions and insights on a topic of interest to parents and educators of advanced, gifted, high-potential, and multi-exceptional students of all ages.
Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.
Discover Mary Baldwin University’s Program for the Exceptionally Gifted In-person: Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m.
Mary Baldwin University’s Program for the Exceptionally Gifted (PEG) offers a unique path for girls ages 12-16 who are ready for advanced academic challenge in a supportive college setting. Join us on June 30 to tour our scenic Staunton, Virginia, campus, connect with PEG students and staff, and learn more about academics, student life, and what makes this program stand out. Families are welcome.
Prefer to attend online? Join our live virtual info session at 7 p.m. on July 8.
Register here: https://marybaldwin.tfaforms.net/217932
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
IDEAL4Gifted
Virtual OPEN HOUSEs
July 8, July 31, & August 5
IDEAL4Gifted is an online community of learning and belonging dedicated to the education of gifted and multi-exceptional students, ages 5-14. We place students in classes by readiness, not age. We understand students' asynchronous development and support their social and emotional needs. To find out more, go to www.ideal4gifted.org
Dr. MaryGrace Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of IDEAL4Gifted, will provide an overview of the program, along with input from teachers, students, and parents. To attend, please complete the form below. You will be emailed the Zoom link the day before the event.
Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/251674107383155
Discover Mary Baldwin University’s Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, Virtual session: July 8 @ 7:00 pm.
Mary Baldwin University’s Program for the Exceptionally Gifted (PEG) offers a unique path for girls ages 12-16 who are ready for advanced academic challenge in a supportive college setting. Join us on June 30 to tour our scenic Staunton, Virginia, campus, connect with PEG students and staff, and learn more about academics, student life, and what makes this program stand out. Families are welcome.
Prefer to attend online? Join our live virtual info session at 7 p.m. on July 8.
Register here: https://marybaldwin.tfaforms.net/217932
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
Ace the Application
Over the last few years alone, my Ace the Application participants have been accepted to colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Rice, UVA, Georgetown and more!
The program also gets students working on all parts of the application now, rather than waiting to start until they're in the midst of tough senior year classes, as too many students do.
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
IDEAL4Gifted
Free Webinar from IDEAL4Gifted
Topics:
Characteristics of Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
What Learning Should Be for Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
What Acceleration Should Be for Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
What Differentiation Should Be for Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
What Enrichment Should Be for Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
Depth and Complexity for Gifted and Multi-exceptional Children
Experts:
Drs. Joe Renzulli, Sally Reis, Ann Shoplick, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Jan Leppien, & Sandy Kaplan
Format: Expert excerpt, Q&A with Dr. Stewart, repeat
Timing: approximately 20 minutes/topic
Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/251674465615160
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
IDEAL4Gifted
Virtual OPEN HOUSEs
July 8, July 31, & August 5
IDEAL4Gifted is an online community of learning and belonging dedicated to the education of gifted and multi-exceptional students, ages 5-14. We place students in classes by readiness, not age. We understand students' asynchronous development and support their social and emotional needs. To find out more, go to www.ideal4gifted.org
Dr. MaryGrace Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of IDEAL4Gifted, will provide an overview of the program, along with input from teachers, students, and parents. To attend, please complete the form below. You will be emailed the Zoom link the day before the event.
Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/251674107383155
IDEAL4Gifted
Virtual OPEN HOUSEs
July 8, July 31, & August 5
IDEAL4Gifted is an online community of learning and belonging dedicated to the education of gifted and multi-exceptional students, ages 5-14. We place students in classes by readiness, not age. We understand students' asynchronous development and support their social and emotional needs. To find out more, go to www.ideal4gifted.org
Dr. MaryGrace Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of IDEAL4Gifted, will provide an overview of the program, along with input from teachers, students, and parents. To attend, please complete the form below. You will be emailed the Zoom link the day before the event.
Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/251674107383155
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
31st Annual Pre-Prep Showcase Independent School Admissions Fair
31st Annual Pre-Prep Showcase Independent School Admissions Fair
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
IDEAL4Gifted
. Never before has there been such an opportunity to talk to an expert in gifted education. Dr. Stewart brings over 40 years of experience to the conversation. If she doesn’t have an answer, she will let you know who does.6/24-They Might be Gifted if...
7/2-Out of Sync Development
7/9-Educational Needs
7/16-Social and Emotional Needs
7/30-DEI & Gifted
8/6-Myths, Misconceptions, and Misdiagnosis
8/13-Underachievement
8/20-Sensitivity, Intensity, & Overexcitability
Ace the Application
Bonus session: Sunday, August 24th, one-hour live Q&A for all groups:
11 am PT, noon MT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET
Over the last few years alone, my Ace the Application participants have been accepted to colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Rice, UVA, Georgetown and more!
The program also gets students working on all parts of the application now, rather than waiting to start until they're in the midst of tough senior year classes, as too many students do.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
In-Person Learning Is A Thing Again!
Greater Boston Area (Norwood)
October 9 - 10, 2025
Two full days of learning, PD Options approved by DESE.
https://www.socialthinking.com/conferences/boston
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MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
Summer SAGE starts
June 23 - August 1, Ages 3- Grade 6 in Foxboro, MA, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm with half-day options.
This summer, ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity at Summer Sage, a 6-week enrichment program for kids ages 2.9 to 6th grade, running from June 23 to August 1. Our dynamic, hands-on programming is designed to spark imagination, promote critical thinking, and—most importantly—let kids be kids!
With morning and afternoon sessions, plus flexible aftercare options available before, after, and during lunch, Summer Sage offers both structure and flexibility for busy families. And an added convenience for families: bus transportation is available within MetroWest.
Ace the Application
Over the last few years alone, my Ace the Application participants have been accepted to colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Rice, UVA, Georgetown and more!
The program also gets students working on all parts of the application now, rather than waiting to start until they're in the midst of tough senior year classes, as too many students do.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
Ace the Application
Over the last few years alone, my Ace the Application participants have been accepted to colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Rice, UVA, Georgetown and more!
The program also gets students working on all parts of the application now, rather than waiting to start until they're in the midst of tough senior year classes, as too many students do.
The Gifted Institute of Denmark
Date and time: Thursday May 15, 2025 at 09:00am to 1:00pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon
The Gifted Institute of Denmark online conference on May 15th. Presenters include: Linda Silverman, Heidi Lack and Fernette Eide.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
Girls in STEM at Acera School
Do you know a girl who is curious about science? Join Acera School on Saturday, April 5th from 10AM to 12PM for an exciting – and FREE – morning of interactive STEM! The event will be held at Acera School, located at 5 Lowell Ave in Winchester. Free on site parking is available.
Girls in STEM is a hands-on experience that empowers young women to explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math. It's an opportunity for girls to engage with inspiring mentors, participate in interactive workshops, connect with like-minded girls, and discover their passion for STEM. Our Keynote speaker this year will be Boston Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese.
To reserve free tickets, register on EventBrite at: (https://tinyurl.com/mrxmesf4)
According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, women represent just one-third of the STEM workforce. Acera’ Girls in STEM event is a fun and activity-filled way for more girls to see themselves as scientists and innovators.
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Founded in 2010, Acera engages gifted students in individualized, project-based learning that is designed around their passions and aligned with their own abilities. In addition to K-9th grade education, Acera offers daily after-school enrichment programs as well as February, April, and summer vacation camps. For more information, visit aceraschool.org.
Fusion Exec Functioning Night
Michelle Gaudet, M.Ed, LABA, owner of Purposeful Connections, will be presenting on Executive Function to parents and staff at Fusion Academy in Newton
Session 5: Equitable Identification Best Practices: Making Sense of the Research
Session 5: Equitable Identification Best Practices: Making Sense of the Research
April 2, 2025, 7 p.m. ET
$20 Members, $30 Non-members
During this webinar, we will explore the latest research on equitable identification practices for gifted education. You will learn how to navigate the complexities of identification and avoid common biases that often overlook or misidentify gifted students from underrepresented backgrounds.
MAGE Zoom Office Hours-canceled
Sign up and join us for office hours on Thursdays at 9:30am.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week Student Panel
Kick off Neurodiversity Celebration week with a lively panel discussion featuring neurodivergent young adults reflecting on their K-12 experiences. We will discuss how students' strengths helped them overcome challenges, what schools and parents can do to best support K-12 2e learners, and hear advice for students who are struggling.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
Young Scholars Academy: Hidden & Misunderstood Trauma in 2e Students w/ Dr. Sandra Clifton
Young Scholars Academy: Hidden & Misunderstood Trauma in 2e Students w/ Dr. Sandra Clifton
Highly sensitive students are in every classroom, but few educators know of their presence or the problems that they face in the learning environment. This group of children often struggle in silence as twice-exceptional individuals who have both significant gifts but also encounter particular challenges to navigate a neurotypical school environment. Both teachers and parents, often unaware of this innate biological trait, can increase stress by “coaching” these children to toughen up and develop thicker skin. As a result, some of our brightest children turn to self-medication to numb their emotions or opt out of education entirely.
This presentation will help to illuminate the secret, subtle struggles of a particular population in our society who “hide in plain sight” in order to survive an intense, toxic school environment of competitive achievement that is consistently critical of their insight, intuition, empathy, and artistic expression—often at extreme cost to the individual. One goal of this sharing this research is to highlight how we as a greater society can recognize the unique trait of sensitivity in our students as a strength to celebrate and not a weakness to remediate—and thereby help to prevent both mental illness and suicide.