At a school that’s tailored specifically for talented and gifted students, you are unlikely to find traditional workbooks or lessons scrawled on a white board. Non-traditional learning opportunities abound at these specialized learning institutions, and outside-the-box instruction is highlighted in many ways. Here are some of the choices a school for gifted and talented kids … Read More
Oak Crest Academy is thrilled to announce that we are now fully accredited, per the AdvancED Accreditation Agency’s high standards. AdvancED partners with thousands of schools across the country and in 70 countries abroad to develop quality standards and processes. By providing a verifiable third-party assessment of a school’s quality and approach, AdvancED Accreditation ensures … Read More
Children who learn more quickly than their peers frequently test as gifted. While being gifted is a wonderful talent, it can often leave children feeling frustrated, without many friends, and exhibiting frequent behavioral issues. Here are seven secrets to unleash your gifted child’s creativity as an outlet. Accelerate more learning. The exercises and routines used … Read More
Gifted educational opportunities are offered to those who can benefit from them. Although some children prefer to learn at the pace their teacher is teaching them, there are others who would prefer to move forward with the curriculum and get to the work that is a bit more difficult. If they are unable to do … Read More
In a traditional classroom setting, students tend to learn together at the same pace, whether it is too slow, too fast or just right for them. While it may work out well for some of the students, there are others who are considered mentally gifted because they have a thorough understanding of different subjects. If … Read More
When your kids get home from a long day at school, the last thing they look forward to working on is their homework. Doing homework doesn’t have to be a terrible experience for children, however. It is possible to make homework a more fun experience for all family members involved! Give the following ideas a try … Read More
