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Electronic Cosplay is Storytelling

May 26, 2022

This Summer, the Institute for Educational Advancement’s Academy program will be offering a wide variety of classes, including the online class “Electronics for Cosplay.” Cosplay (a portmanteau of costume play, the art of making fun costumes)…

FIVE SUMMER VACATION TIPS FOR PARENTS OF 2E CHILDREN

May 21, 2022

As the weather warms up, things open up, and summer vacation quickly approaches, I thought I would check in with a teacher to find out her summer tips for parents of 2E children. These…

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – NATHANIEL BERNSTEIN

May 21, 2022

We’ve been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they’ve been up to….

REFRESHING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM

May 21, 2022

As we use the month of April to renew our commitment to equity for people on the autism spectrum it is worth looking at new trends shaping how we understand and discuss Autism. A…

THE GOOD AND THE BAD EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN

May 21, 2022

For many years, parents have been concerned about the effects of video games on their children’s development. For the most part, parents have felt that video games take time away from more worthwhile activities…

PERFECTIONISM AND GIFTED CHILDREN

May 21, 2022

Perfectionism. We hear this word repeatedly, especially when working with gifted students. According to the National Association of Gifted Children, ~20% of gifted children suffer from perfectionism to the degree it causes problems. While…

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – ISAIAH SCHRADER

May 21, 2022

GETTING INTO THE FLOW

May 21, 2022

With March 20th marking the International Day of Happiness, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 20121, it’s time to take a step back and put some thought into what makes us happy. But…

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – JIANNA LIEBERMAN

May 21, 2022

HOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR THE CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP

May 21, 2022

As the Program Director for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program, I’ve been asked by prospective applicants how to “best” prepare their application so that it not only gets read, but stands out. There…

THE 12TH ANNUAL ECSTEM CONFERENCE AND EARTH SCIENCE RESOURCES

May 21, 2022

This past Friday and Saturday, The Children’s Center at Caltech hosted its 12th annual ECSTEM Conference, bringing together renowned authors, guest speakers and experts in the field of Early Childhood and STEM. The theme…

YOGA POSES TO HELP CALM THE OVERACTIVE MIND

May 21, 2022

Last fall, we talked about breathing techniques to help calm a child’s overactive mind. Today, I would like to introduce a few yoga poses with a similar calming effect. Because gifted children tend to receive stimuli…

A NEW HOME FOR YUNASA MICHIGAN!

May 21, 2022

As we are continuing to adjust with COVID-19 and staying up to date with current states’ regulations- the IEA staff and Yunasa team are incredibly excited to be able to welcome new and returning…

SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHER

May 21, 2022

Right now, it seems hard to not see a story about teacher burnout during the 2021-2022 school year. Our nation’s teachers from public to private schools have had to shift, reimagine, give up planning…

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS

May 21, 2022

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother.” – Abraham Lincoln Parents play an irreplaceable role in the lives of their children. This relationship has a profound impact on a…

MAKING 2021 AN INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

May 21, 2022

December is a festive month, when there are several holidays being celebrated, and how it’s important to recognize that not everyone celebrates just one holiday, or that some celebrate two or more holidays, while…

3 QUOTES FROM FORMER GIFTED KIDS & HOW IEA IS BREAKING THE CYCLE

May 21, 2022

If you’re a parent of a gifted child or are work in gifted education, you’ve probably noticed that the term “gifted” doesn’t always have the most positive connotation in conversations outside of a similarly minded…

Q&A with Spring Academy

December 1, 2021

This spring, IEA’s Academy program is offering a truly dynamic selection of in person and online course offerings. From favorites such as Chemistry Lab and Virtual Escape to new additions Poetry Book and Ornithology,…

Q&A with Spring Academy

December 1, 2021

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Electronic Cosplay is Storytelling

FIVE SUMMER VACATION TIPS FOR PARENTS OF 2E CHILDREN

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – NATHANIEL BERNSTEIN

REFRESHING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM

THE GOOD AND THE BAD EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN

PERFECTIONISM AND GIFTED CHILDREN

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – ISAIAH SCHRADER

GETTING INTO THE FLOW

IEA ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – JIANNA LIEBERMAN

HOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR THE CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP

THE 12TH ANNUAL ECSTEM CONFERENCE AND EARTH SCIENCE RESOURCES

YOGA POSES TO HELP CALM THE OVERACTIVE MIND

A NEW HOME FOR YUNASA MICHIGAN!

SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHER

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS

TOP 10 BLOG POSTS OF 2021

MAKING 2021 AN INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

3 QUOTES FROM FORMER GIFTED KIDS & HOW IEA IS BREAKING THE CYCLE

Q&A with Spring Academy

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