The emotional needs of gifted children often come as a surprise to parents. In some instances, it is a child’s emotional or social struggles that first bring a child’s giftedness to their attention. When you consider the effects of being able to think well beyond your years while still balancing the expectations of being a … Read More
It often comes as a shock to parents that the process of gifted testing can involve a great length of time and multiple components. This is especially common in public school systems where there may be pressure to only accept as many students into the gifted program as the budget will allow. While the process … Read More
Gifted children are known for having a unique set of characteristics that affects their learning and social skills. For many gifted learners, a traditional classroom setting is stressful and stifles their natural abilities. Underperforming, behavioral issues and problems making friends are just a few issues that can arise when a gifted child is not provided … Read More
Oak Crest Academy Monthly Newsletter Welcome Back One and All! With freshly unpacked books and smiling faces, our Oak Crest Academy is brimming with the promise of a terrific school year! In the month of September alone, we added a second campus in Tarzana; adopted premier gifted education resources; hosted the largest Parent Orientation in … Read More
Gifted children are adept at identifying ways to hone in on their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. However, their sense of pride and independence can sometimes make them reluctant to come forward when they are experiencing a problem at school. For this reason, it is important to be alert for signs that your child … Read More
The Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) is utilized by public education systems to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented learners. While it has been met with success in the schools in which it was implemented, parents find that it differs significantly from the format offered by a gifted school. Since every talented … Read More
