As a parent, you know your child is smart. They were an early reader, scored highly on aptitude tests, and grasped concepts quickly. So why don’t their grades reflect this level of intelligence? There are a variety of reasons that smart kids can sometimes earn poor...
What can you do? The World Wide Web is such an amazing place for the free exchange of ideas, but some website might be dangerous to children. Learn 3 cyber safety and cyber security parent tips for advanced children. Know Children’s Passwords ...
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
Whether you suspect you have gifted children, or you have a child that’s been newly identified as gifted, one thing is certain: it’s important to have access to resources that can help you during your parenting journey. Here are some tips and resources from our...
Gifted in Illinois has changed! In August 2017, the state of Illinois signed the School Report Card Act and the Accelerated Placement Act into law, mandating school district policies and procedures regarding gifted students and acceleration. Both of these went into...
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped them...