We help identify the individual services for students with Learning differences, students who are classified as Gifted and Talented and students who are Home Schooled.

We work with a wide range of clients who require unique and specific learning environments.  One educational setting does not meet the needs of every person.  With this in mind, we work with families who need to plan and discuss the unique and complex needs as they relate to complex educational planning requirements.

FAQs for Students who are Gifted and Talented:

Q: My child is disengaged in the classroom, what do I do?

A: First, talk with your child's teacher and review your concerns. Is your child struggling due to the curriculum or is your child disengaged due to behavioral concerns? Maintain an open dialogue with your child's teacher and journal the pattern of behavior exhibited over a period of time. Behavioral issues and academic issues both require a complex and varied approach to finding a solution.

Q: My child excels in Language Arts but struggles in Math; can he still be considered Gifted?

A: Gifted students are classified using the following categories: Intellectual Achievement, Specific Academic Achievement in Reading, Writing, Math or Science, Creativity, Leadership and Visual Performing Arts.  Each of these distinct and separate categories is used to determine eligibility for Gifted and Talented classification.

Q: What is a 504 Accommodation?

A: A 504 Accommodation is from the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504. It states that “A person with a disability under Section 504 is any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of such an impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having such an impairment.”

Q: What do I do if believe my child needs testing?

A: There are many forms of testing, one of which is psycho-educational testing. The battery of tests administered determine and assess a student's intellect, achievement and learning modalities as they directly affect the student’s learning. Maintain contact with your child's school, engage in frequent conversations with your child's teacher and observe your child's emotional and academic success in school.

Q: What do I need to do to have my child home-schooled?

A: Home schooling is one of the educational options available to students and their parents. Each state requires specific verification of a student's home schooled status. Refer to your state's department of education for details on the process for releasing your child from public or private education.

Q: Will my child be prepared to collegiate work if he is home schooled?

A: Colleges and universities have become keenly aware of applicants who have chosen home schooling as an option.  Curriculum review, standardized testing and evidence of intellect are a few measures utilized in the application review in addition to the required college application requirements.