By Louise Hindle Louise is IEA’s Academy Coordinator. Academy offers K-8th grade students challenging enrichment classes that focus on exploration and application of knowledge. [caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="500"] A group of Summer Academy students spends lunchtime enjoying The Huntington's gardens and having fun with new friends[/caption] This year,...
By Jennifer de la Haye “I am happy to be in a room of too’s,” said Betsy Jones, IEA President, as we concluded IEA's Summer Spotlight this year. “We are all too’s – too emotional, too smart, too intense….” Tuesday, June 8, was a bright evening of...
By Jennifer de la Haye “I am happy to be in a room of too’s,” said Betsy Jones, IEA President, as we concluded IEA's Summer Spotlight this year. “We are all too’s – too emotional, too smart, too intense….” Tuesday, June 8, was a bright evening of...
By Jennifer de la Haye “I am happy to be in a room of too’s,” said Betsy Jones, IEA President, as we concluded IEA's Summer Spotlight this year. “We are all too’s – too emotional, too smart, too intense….” Tuesday, June 8, was a bright evening of...
By Carole Rosner Every gifted child has a unique story. The following story is part of a series of posts highlighting gifted children and adults we have found through IEA programs, depicting the many faces of gifted. Academy – mentioned in this story – provides young...
By Carole Rosner Every gifted child has a unique story. The following story is part of a series of posts highlighting gifted children and adults we have found through IEA programs, depicting the many faces of gifted. Academy – mentioned in this story – provides young...
By Carole Rosner Every gifted child has a unique story. The following story is part of a series of posts highlighting gifted children and adults we have found through IEA programs, depicting the many faces of gifted. Academy – mentioned in this story – provides young...
By Louise Hindle Louise Hindle is IEA’s Academy Coordinator. A British import, Louise graduated from the University of Manchester with a B.A. Honors Degree in English Literature and Language, completed her post-graduate teacher training at The University of Cambridge, and has recently completed her dissertation in...
By Ellie S. and Charlotte F. IEA’s Academy program provides young gifted students with challenging enrichment classes that focus on exploration and the application of knowledge. This fall's Academy session offers a variety of courses, including the new class Looking for Shakespeare, taught by Independent Shakespeare...
We are excited to announce that we have two new additions to our IEA staff! Louise Hindle and Min-Ling Li have both been involved with IEA and our programs before and have recently joined the team as Program Coordinators. Get to know more about these...
By Matt Myers Matt is a summer intern at IEA. He had the privilege of meeting some of the Summer Academy students and taking them to the park for lunch each day. This is his reflection on his time with these kids. [caption id="attachment_693" align="alignright" width="300"] Matt...
115 students, parents and supporters of gifted education gathered at USC on July 9 for IEA’s Summer Spotlight 2013, an event designed to showcase gifted students and the programs we offer to meet their needs. The evening was a huge success, and we wanted to...
By Jen Mounday, Academy Program Coordinator Spring Academy classes ran for eight weeks from April 1 to May 25. Classes included two new offerings: Explorations in Literature and Chemistry Lab. Some Academy classics were also held: Organic Chemistry, Primary Advanced Math, Neuro-Energy I and II, Molecular...
Institute for Educational Advancement welcomes highly able students to the Academy SOUTH PASADENA, Calif.—Los Angeles-area kindergarten through eighth-grade gifted and talented students are stepping out of the traditional classroom to engage in advanced classes that explore disciplines such as chemistry, astronomy and humanities. Academy classes, taught...
By Jen Mounday Jen Mounday is the Program Coordinator for IEA’s Academy program. Academy provides young gifted students with challenging enrichment classes that focus on exploration and the application of knowledge. [caption id="attachment_366" align="alignright" width="240"] Academy students and instructors dressed up for Halloween - Nico made his...
By Carole Rosner Every gifted child has a unique story. The following story is part of a series of posts highlighting gifted children and adults we have found through IEA programs, depicting the many faces of gifted. Academy – mentioned in this story – provides young...
