Curricula for the Gifted
3 Ring Conception of Giftedness
Equity in Gifted Education
Twice exceptionality
Increasing Depth and Complexity
Zone of Proximal Development
Social & Emotional Needs
Schoolwide Enrichment Model
Conceptual Foundations
IDEAL4Gifted’s systems and methods, developed by Dr. Stewart, our founder and Executive Director, synthesize the research and theories from leading experts in gifted education, as shown above, and many more in the areas of creativity, psychology, intelligence theory, and gifted education pedagogy.
Standards
IDEAL4Gifted aligns with the National Association for Gifted Children standards for performance and teacher preparation while benchmarking against Massachusetts state standards.
We strive to consistently work with students in their “zone of proximal development,” where learning is challenging but not overwhelming.
We nurture a love of learning with creative, caring teachers and a curriculum tailored to the strengths, needs, and interests. Our approach emphasizes exploration, higher-order thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
Small, live classes ensure personalized attention and authentic interaction. Students receive ongoing support from both instructors and each other. Assignments occur during school hours, leaving time for community activities. Resources include texts, videos, articles, games, and other materials that encourage creative thinking and diverse problem-solving approaches.