Sponsors & Partners

The SAGE School

Advanced Academics for Preschool - Grade 8

We encourage our diverse community of gifted students to engage in academic challenges, nurture their love of learning, and cultivate their humanity so they can serve, inspire, and create impact.

Learn more at sageschool.org

The Brighton School

The Brighton School is a nonprofit, independent, non-sectarian, private elementary school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six. We offer small class sizes and an individualized curriculum designed to meet the needs of each student, and an accelerated educational program for gifted and talented students. In many school systems, special needs are addressed, but children with advanced skills are left behind. Our program allows children with exceptional skills to move ahead at their own pace.

Learn more at brightonschool.org

IDEAL4Gifted

IDEAL4Gifted is a live online community of learning and belonging for gifted and Twice-exceptional students. This unique program provides full-time and part-time learning options where learners are connected with highly qualified Gifted/Talented educators and a community of like minded peers to support their growth at their pace. Students are grouped by readiness in every subject, not by age or grade level and the curricula are benchmarked to MA, CT, and CA standards. Students are not onscreen all day. There are 15-minute wiggle breaks every hour and lots of creative opportunities to explore the students passions. The staff very intentionally infuse the social and emotional needs of students in classes and set aside social time for all students to connect and develop friendships. IDEAL4Gifted is a unique and flexible learning option for gifted and 2E kids in MA and beyond!

Learn more at IDEAL4Gifted.org

2tametheshamE

2tametheshamE, Inc. is a one-stop coaching resource for parents and their neurodivergent children, teens, young adults, and adults.   Whether it is challenging behaviors at home or school, executive function skill challenges, giftedness, ADHD, autism, ASD, dyslexia, NVLD, anxiety, depression, a combination of these and/or twice-exceptional,  the coaches at 2tametheshamE, Inc. know what it takes to guide you and your child, no matter their age, from a place of overwhelm, frustration and unmet expectations to a place of understanding, acceptance, confidence, growth, and thriving.  Our strengths-based approach is grounded in Compassionate Curiosity and based on the 6 pillars of Connection, Collaboration, Curiosity, Transparency, Accountability, and Empowerment. To get started with coaching or to learn more, visit their website  at 2tametheshame.teachable.com , contact Founder Courtney Edman at courtneyedman@2tametheshame.com, or schedule a Discovery Call 

Learn more at 2tametheshame.teachable.com

Acera

Acera enables young people to have a runway that fits their potential, developing the next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders for our world. We are creating a microcosm of what is possible for all schools—early and deep exposure to STEM topics and innovative fields, practice in creative and complex thinking and problem-solving, and opportunities to learn that align with students’ passions and capacities. Acera also offers flexible ability groupings in math and reading, allowing students to work at their own pace and engage in learning and discussion with like-ability peers.

Learn more at aceraschool.org

Art of Problem Solving Academy, Lexington

At AoPS Academy Lexington, students learn the critical thinking skills needed to master math, language arts, and science and to solve real-world situations. The collective wealth of experience of our instructors adds a unique perspective to their teaching in the classroom, which prepares students for the competitive, challenging environment they will encounter in the world. Explore our course offerings for grades 1–12.

To learn today what AoPS Academy Lexington can offer your student, check out our website at https://lexington.aopsacademy.org/.

EdRev

Virtual offerings for gifted kids from anywhere. At edRev, we understand that the gifted mind runs wild and can want to learn more about anything under the sun (and in the deep sea) (and outer space) (and anywhere). We understand the word "hyperfixation" and believe in helping gifted kids find their truest peers in whatever way we can. We know about their strong passion projects and want to support them in changing the world. 

​Our one-on-one "Tutoring in Anything," our "Achieve it" program, our classes and our clubs are all built around your student and what they want to do. We're happy to have students or families reach out with an idea they would love to see. More often than not, we have someone in our vast gifted mentor network who can make it happen.

Learn more at www.edrev.co

Edge on Science

Edge on Science provides eleven different week-long project-based academic programs in applied science and engineering. There is a low child to instructor/assistant ratio of 6:1 or less and enrollment is limited to 10 or 12. Tapping into intrinsic curiosity, self-motivates our students to excel. Edge on Science is listed by MIT for STEM enrichment and recognized as "Joyfull!" by the BostonTechMom, Cyndi Reitmeyer.

Week-long summer STEM adventures in Newton, MA at Lasell University & Gloucester, MA at the Ocean Alliance

Learn more at edgeonscience.com

Kaleidoscope & KITE Summer Programs

Creative learning for children ages 3-13 at The Pike School in Andover, MA

Kaleidoscope offers over 165 high-interest, half and full-day, week-long classes from July 1- 26. Courses include science, art, math, music, theater, engineering, technology and more.

If you are seeking an exceptional experience for a gifted/accelerated learner, explore the unique KITE Summer Program. KITE offers challenge as well as opportunities to meet and work with academic peers. Activities are hands-on and project-based and focus on critical and creative thinking, collaboration and conversation.

Visit us at kaleidoscopekids.com  
Contact the office via email or phone (978) 494-3978

Heidi Lack, PhD, ATR-BC

Dr. Heidi Lack is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified and registered art therapist, with a specialization in behavioral medicine from Harvard University Medical School, CHA and over 30 years of clinical experience and educating trainees. She is a group and workshop facilitator, trained SENG (Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted) model parent group an SoulCollage® facilitator, educator, artist, and writer who juggles the joys and challenges of being misophonic myself, and parenting 2 misophonic (2e) youth. Private practice specialties in Sensory Processing-Misophonia, ADHD, Anxiety, Giftedness/2e, parenting support for neurodiverse families.

Learn more at drheidilack.com 

Le Sallay

Le Sallay Schools with campuses in the United States and France follow a blended learning model that combines boarding sessions with online instruction allowing students with diverse learning needs to obtain a high-quality education adapted to their goals.

Le Sallay’s model is uniquely suited to support gifted and twice-exceptional students due to a combination of rigorous academic curriculum, individualized learning plans and consistent support of socio-emotional and special learning needs.

Learn more about Le Sallay’s curriculum and scholarship opportunities at discovery.lesallay.academy/gifted 

Lumen Academy

Introducing a brand-new PreK-8 private school in the heart of Waltham.
We are educators and parents building a non-profit school that prioritizes rigorous, classical academics:
-Where students are appropriately challenged and consistently engaged across disciplines. 
-Where our teachers are subject specialists who are encouraged to supplement lessons with their passions & their students’ curiosities. 
-Where students develop multiple languages (including any native tongue) to mastery.

We also strive to cultivate a nurturing environment that facilitates personal & interpersonal growth:
-Where students get support & inspiration from age-optimal schedules, ongoing mentoring, & creative spaces.
-Where students build lasting connections through creative arts, outdoor activities, other extracurriculars, & community events.
-Where students become imaginative, self-confident, & reflective individuals capable of clear, free-thinking, & civil discourse.

At Lumen Academy, you’ll find a stimulating classroom, an uplifting environment, and an education for life!
Learn more at www.lumen.school