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Finding Balance at Yunasa

August 27, 2019

By Samantha Outcalt, Yunasa Volunteer Gifted kids spend a lot of time in their heads. They devote considerable energy to thinking, wondering, analyzing, drafting, problem-solving, inventing, calculating, composing, planning, investigating, comparing, contrasting, formulating, predicting…and…

Parenting, the Self-Compassion Way

August 24, 2019

By Michelle Bodwell, LMFT, ATR-BC As parents of gifted children, we’ve all had our share of “those moments.” Like when our child has a enormous melt-down in the store aisle, or when we are late…

IEA Internship Experience – Kate Connally

August 19, 2019

By Kate Connally, IEA Summer Programs Intern Working as an intern for the Institute for Educational Advancement has been a wonderful experience, the highlight of my summer. You might think I’d be an old…

Igniting Your Passion at Yunasa

August 13, 2019

By Qiao Li, Yunasa Program Coordinator IEA’s annual Yunasa camp concluded powerfully at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, Michigan! Throughout the week, we watched all 79 campers – including 23 leadership campers – get to…

4 Easy Tips to Prepare for Heading Back to School

August 6, 2019

By Amber McClarin, IEA Enrollment Coordinator The nation’s children are headed back into the classroom as the 2019-2020 school year gets underway! New beginnings can be a grab bag of emotions. Excitement, fear, anticipation…

“Something Beautiful” – Elizabeth’s Story

July 30, 2019

“He was like a bomb.” That is how Elizabeth described her eldest son, Joseph who, at 4 years old, was a highly energetic child with an urgent fascination for numbers. His attraction was so…

Hallmarks of an IEA Academy Class

July 23, 2019

By Alexis Hopper, IEA Program Coordinator Academy courses encourage students to take the lead in their learning process. But what do young inquisitive minds find so compelling about the content? Read on for five…

Summer Reads 2019 for Kids, Young Adults and Adults

July 16, 2019

By Anvi Kevany One of my favorite past times is reading. I love to read, especially travel stories, stories about small-town America, funny stories, classics, fantasies, science fiction, to name a few genres. I…

Fall Opportunities for Gifted Youth

July 9, 2019

By Rachel Hanks, IEA Administrative Assistant It’s hard to believe it’s already July! With the summer flying by, it’s never too early to start thinking about fall activities. Whether your child is looking…

Yunasa West: A Week of Self-Discovery and Fun

June 25, 2019

By Qiao Li, Yunasa Coordinator Yunasa West this year was yet another fun-filled week that’s packed with self-discovery and growth at YMCA Camp Shady Brook! Campers ventured out to try something new, made lasting…

How IEA Evaluates Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Applicants

June 17, 2019

By Bonnie Raskin, Program Manager In the course of being the Program Manager for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship (CDB), I’m often asked, “How do you evaluate a CDB application? What do you look…

Backyard Safari – A Summer Activity Suggestion

June 11, 2019

By Felicia V. Gaddis Summer has arrived, school is out and you are probably trying to find something for your young gifted child to do that will engage and satisfy their insatiable curiosity. May…

14 Summer Programs for Gifted Students

June 4, 2019

By Anvi Kevany, IEA Administrative Assistant Summer is here and you may be wondering what programs or activities are available for your child to attend. We have done some research for you and compiled…

10 Reasons to Attend Summer Academy

May 28, 2019

It’s hard to believe June is right around the corner (where did the year go?) and we are so excited to kick off the first of three Academy sessions this summer! Whether you are…

Featured Professionals for National Mental Health Month

May 23, 2019

By Niña Abonal, MA, Program Manager Each year during the month of May, organizations like National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America, raise awareness and highlight the importance of mental health through local…

Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship: A Bonnie Experience

May 21, 2019

by Barbra Payne, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Parent It’s been about Bonnie. Not to minimize the hard work and dedication of all the staff of the Caroline D. Bradley (CDB) Scholarship and Institute of…

The Process of Invention

May 14, 2019

By Alexis Hopper, IEA Program Coordinator To celebrate National Inventors Month, Alexis Hopper put together a blog post highlighting IEA Student Inventions through The Process of Inventing. “An invention has to make sense in…

Oh, Captain, My Captain! To Teach is Human; To Inspire is Divine

May 6, 2019

By Hillary Jade, IEA Program Manager It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! IEA Program Manager Hillary Jade shares her thoughts on why teachers should be appreciated, revered and supported. Last week, IEA’s Academy program hosted its…

An Open Letter to My Students Past, Present and Future

April 30, 2019

by Mallory Aldrich, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Admissions Coordinator I have had the opportunity to work with gifted students for the past 11 years in a variety of roles from their classroom teacher, to…

IEA Academy Student and Yunasa Camper Wins Ventura County Science Fair

April 23, 2019

by Gabe Fergesen, IEA Student Hi. My name is Gabriel. I’m 13 and I like science, technology, engineering, analyzing art and board/video games. I have been attending IEA’s Academy program for a few years and…

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