Sponsors & Partners

Silver Level Sponsors

Fusion Academy

Fusion Academy offers customized Middle and High School academic programs across the US. Students can enroll at Fusion Academy for their full-time school or can supplement their education with our part-time programs. Our classes are one-to-one, one student and one teacher per classroom, and they are completely personalized for student strengths, interests, and learning preferences. Schedules are customized, so students take their classes at the time of day that works best for them. 

Learn more at fusionacademy.com

KidLink

KidLink Therapy offers unique expertise in pediatric occupational therapy tailored for twice-exceptional and gifted children. KidLink is passionate about designing therapy plans that are as unique as each child they serve, building these plans upon a profound understanding of the particular strengths and challenges inherent to this population.  KidLink provides critical resources to families through parent coaching, sensory diets and coordinating with school staff, becoming an invaluable part of the network that supports every child they work with.

Learn more at: kidlinktherapy.com

Summer Institute for the Gifted

For over five decades, Summer Institute for the Gifted, now part of Summer Discovery, has advanced the development of gifted, talented, creative, and high-potential students. SIG specializes in delivering exceptional summer programs to students between the ages of 6-17, through progressive hands-on curricula across STEAM+ and the humanities. SIG challenges students to build critical thinking skills that transform high-potential students into problem solvers, difference makers, and game changers. SIG believes that gifted students thrive in an environment that allows them to combine hands-on learning with social activities, in a safe community of like-minded peers. A summer with SIG is the perfect place for students to build confidence and accelerate their personal growth.

Learn more at giftedstudy.org

Premium Level Sponsors

2tametheshamE

2tametheshamE, Inc. is a one-stop coaching resource for parents and their neurodivergent children, teens, young adults, and adults.   Whether it is challenging behaviors at home or school, executive function skill challenges, giftedness, ADHD, autism, ASD, dyslexia, NVLD, anxiety, depression, a combination of these and/or twice-exceptional,  the coaches at 2tametheshamE, Inc. know what it takes to guide you and your child, no matter their age, from a place of overwhelm, frustration and unmet expectations to a place of understanding, acceptance, confidence, growth, and thriving.  Our strengths-based approach is grounded in Compassionate Curiosity and based on the 6 pillars of Connection, Collaboration, Curiosity, Transparency, Accountability, and Empowerment. To get started with coaching or to learn more, visit their website  at 2tametheshame.teachable.com , contact Founder Courtney Edman at courtneyedman@2tametheshame.com, or schedule a Discovery Call 

Learn more at 2tametheshame.teachable.com

The Brighton School

The Brighton School is a nonprofit, independent, non-sectarian, private elementary school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six. We offer small class sizes and an individualized curriculum designed to meet the needs of each student, and an accelerated educational program for gifted and talented students. In many school systems, special needs are addressed, but children with advanced skills are left behind. Our program allows children with exceptional skills to move ahead at their own pace.

Learn more at brightonschool.org

IDEAL4Gifted

IDEAL4Gifted is a live online community of learning and belonging for gifted and Twice-exceptional students. This unique program provides full-time and part-time learning options where learners are connected with highly qualified Gifted/Talented educators and a community of like minded peers to support their growth at their pace. Students are grouped by readiness in every subject, not by age or grade level and the curricula are benchmarked to MA, CT, and CA standards. Students are not onscreen all day. There are 15-minute wiggle breaks every hour and lots of creative opportunities to explore the students passions. The staff very intentionally infuse the social and emotional needs of students in classes and set aside social time for all students to connect and develop friendships. IDEAL4Gifted is a unique and flexible learning option for gifted and 2E kids in MA and beyond!

Learn more at IDEAL4Gifted.org

KaiPod Learning

KaiPod Learning offers small group in-person learning for kids ages 9 through 17. At our Learning Centers 10-12 students meet to learn independently and at their own pace, collaborate, work on passion projects, and socialize together with the support of a dedicated KaiPod Learning Coach.

Students join KaiPod with a curriculum of their choice (online, hybrid, homeschool) and learn at their own pace without the need to wait for anyone else. Children love KaiPod because of the accepting group of peers that they grow to call friends. Families love KaiPod because their child has the opportunity to grow into the person they want to be, without the fear of fitting in. Families can choose any of KaiPod’s flexible 2, 3, and 5-day plans.

Learn more at kaipodlearning.com

Lead With Talents

Amy Estersohn supports creative, intense, and stubborn teens with college and career guidance. She has worked with teen inventors, composers, actors, software developers, and entrepreneurs who also struggle with perfectionism, organization, time management, and anxiety. Through an emphasis on college selection and college essay development, she helps teens see themselves and their talents meaningfully and authentically.

Amy’s background includes working as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Chicago. She partnered with UChicago’s Office of Career Advancement to review resumes and provide job application coaching.

Learn more at leadwithtalents.com

The Tremont School

At Tremont School, an independent, nonprofit school in Concord, MA that serves grades 5-12 (including PG), our research based ‘living curriculum’ fosters joyful exploration and develops students' natural curiosity, personal interests, and individual potential. Our students have diverse learning styles and seek an education outside of a traditional school setting. Many identify as gifted or profoundly gifted. 

Learn more at tremontschool.org

Sponsors

Acera

Acera enables young people to have a runway that fits their potential, developing the next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders for our world. We are creating a microcosm of what is possible for all schools—early and deep exposure to STEM topics and innovative fields, practice in creative and complex thinking and problem-solving, and opportunities to learn that align with students’ passions and capacities. Acera also offers flexible ability groupings in math and reading, allowing students to work at their own pace and engage in learning and discussion with like-ability peers.

Learn more at aceraschool.org

Edge on Science

Edge on Science provides eleven different week-long project-based academic programs in applied science and engineering. There is a low child to instructor/assistant ratio of 6:1 or less and enrollment is limited to 10 or 12. Tapping into intrinsic curiosity, self-motivates our students to excel. Edge on Science is listed by MIT for STEM enrichment and recognized as "Joyfull!" by the BostonTechMom, Cyndi Reitmeyer.

Week-long summer STEM adventures in Newton, MA at Lasell University & Gloucester, MA at the Ocean Alliance

Learn more at edgeonscience.com

Kaleidoscope & KITE Summer Programs

Creative learning for children ages 3-13 at The Pike School in Andover, MA

Kaleidoscope offers over 165 high-interest, half and full-day, week-long classes from July 1- 26. Courses include science, art, math, music, theater, engineering, technology and more.

If you are seeking an exceptional experience for a gifted/accelerated learner, explore the unique KITE Summer Program. KITE offers challenge as well as opportunities to meet and work with academic peers. Activities are hands-on and project-based and focus on critical and creative thinking, collaboration and conversation.

Visit us at kaleidoscopekids.com  
Contact the office via email or phone (978) 494-3978

Le Sallay

Le Sallay Schools with campuses in the United States and France follow a blended learning model that combines boarding sessions with online instruction allowing students with diverse learning needs to obtain a high-quality education adapted to their goals.

Le Sallay’s model is uniquely suited to support gifted and twice-exceptional students due to a combination of rigorous academic curriculum, individualized learning plans and consistent support of socio-emotional and special learning needs.

Learn more about Le Sallay’s curriculum and scholarship opportunities at discovery.lesallay.academy/gifted 

The PEG Program at Mary Baldwin University

The Program for the Exceptionally Gifted (PEG) is an immersive academic experience for girls as young as age 13. Join a true peer group of girls who love to learn. Live in a supervised, boarding-school-like environment, supported by our team that specializes in gifted education. Earn your four-year college degree and get a jump start on graduate school. From working side-by-side with professors, to special field trips and social events, to studying abroad, see what being a PEG student at MBU can mean for you!

Recently, The PEG program was excited to host a gifted symposium in March and we were honored to have several experts join us to share their knowledge. We also had a panel discussion with current PEG students and PEG alumni. Watch the videos here: Dr. Cross, Panel (video), Julie Skolnick (video)

Learn more at marybaldwin.edu/peg/

The Melrose School

The Melrose School is a boutique, mixed-age preschool in Newton Massachusetts which provides a uniquely personalized educational experience grounded in each child’s individual strengths, needs, and interests. Our research-based curriculum is differentiated in a highly responsive home-like classroom suite complete with a learning kitchen, creator’s space, community room, gross motor room, and more.

Learn more at themelroseschool.com

Oak Meadow

Are you looking for a hands-on education that lets students experience their learning on multiple levels? Oak Meadow’s book-based curriculum is designed to give independent learners choices and opportunities for meaningful learning experiences. Oak Meadow incorporates elements of project-based, place-based, and experiential learning with creative activities to capture the interest of all types of learners.

Learn more at oakmeadow.com

Social Thinking

The Social Thinking® Methodology is designed for individuals ages 4–80+ with solid to strong language, cognitive, and academic learning who may also experience social learning differences difficulties, and disabilities. Our work is relevant for neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, 2e (Twice Exceptional), Autism, and Highly Able or Gifted. Our unique tools break down complex social concepts into understandable and doable parts that can be applied across settings. The methodology evolves continually based on the latest research, clinical insights, and input from our community to improve social, emotional, and academic learning for a lifetime of well-being for all.

Learn more at www.socialthinking.com 

With Understanding Comes Calm

Julie Skolnick, MA, JD is the founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC, guiding parents of 2e kids, mentoring 2e Adults, training teachers, and collaborating with clinicians. The author of GIfted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child, Julie hosts The Haystack Membership for 2e Adults, Parent Empowerment Groups, and Let’s Talk 2e Conferences.

Learn more at withunderstandingcomescalm.com

Our Partners

Thank you to our Partners for offering special benefits to MAGE Members!