There are many different ways that gifted students are taught in schools. While it is easily argued that the quality of the education is very dependent on the actual school one attends, it also is somewhat dependent on the actual design of the gifted program. There are generally three different ways that gifted education is … Read More
Once a parent has determined if his or her child is a bright or gifted learner, the next question if often what the qualifications are for a student to be labeled as “highly gifted.” This can sometimes be a confusing term when a student is already considered gifted, but there are some definite differences between … Read More
The way a gifted student functions in a school setting can be very different from the majority of schoolchildren, thus making it necessary to select an institution that can provide the optimum learning environment for your child. There are several things that are important to look for as you research schools for gifted children near … Read More
While it may be difficult for most children to adjust to being back in school after a long summer or holiday break, gifted students sometimes have an especially hard time changing routines and habits. Here are some tips to guide you in helping your gifted student get back into the swing of the new 2016 … Read More
Oak Crest Academy is proud to share the results of our accreditation review with you. As mentioned in our previous blog post, we were thrilled to announce the news of our full accreditation per the standards of the AdvancED Accreditation Agency. After AdvancED spent two days with us at OCA, we received a full report of … Read More
While there are many students that are talented and bright, the term gifted is reserved for those who think in unique ways that set them apart from most other children. There are several characteristics used to determine if a child is a gifted learner or not. Thinks Independently and Creatively While most students need to … Read More
