IEA News: Announcing IEA's New President, Fall Academy Application and Our Social Series About Giftedness!

IEA E-Newsletter August 2024 [View online]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( We are excited to announce that Betsy has an update regarding our search for a new President to forward lEA’s mission to serve gifted youth. As announced earlier this year, Betsy will be retiring this fall. If you haven’t registered for the Fall Academy yet, please make sure to complete your application by August 19. Interested in learning more about giftedness? Don’t miss our social media series on the topic, filled with valuable information and resources! MESSAGE FROM BETSY . [two kids at table with paper and art supplies]( [group of people standing]( [group of people sitting outside]( When I announced my retirement earlier this year, I reflected on the remarkable journey that began over 26 years ago with the Institute for Educational Advancement. I could never have imagined this organization's profound impact on the lives of students, families, and the field of gifted education—or on me personally. My heart is filled with gratitude and awe. After a thorough national search, I am pleased to announce that Deborah Monroe will join IEA as the new President in late August. Deborah is a longtime leader in education with extensive experience as a school leader, administrator, and teacher in independent schools. Her vast experience in educational leadership will be invaluable as she guides IEA in reaching and serving gifted youth and their families. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Deborah! We are excited for her to join the IEA team as we support gifted youth. Her deep understanding of our goals, combined with her visionary leadership, makes her the ideal person to help expand our capacity and grow our organization to support even more advanced learners nationwide. Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives and opportunities to connect with Deborah as we continue to diligently work toward our mission. I am delighted to continue to support IEA as a Senior Advisor and member of the Board of Directors and look forward to an exciting future of continued success. [READ PRESS RELEASE]( ACADEMY . ​​​​​[Child in red shirt with text about fall classes]( That’s a wrap on Summer Academy! If you haven’t registered for our Fall Session, it’s not too late to sign up. The application deadline is Monday, August 19. We offer many unique, engaging classes for students ages 6-14 including Cardiology; Make: Calculus; Genetics: A Splice of Life; and Designed Through Destruction. Tuition assistance is available. [APPLY FOR FALL ACADEMY]( EXPLORE . Our EXPLORE students are doing amazing things! They have spent the summer designing and testing a protein that can bind to PFAS (forever chemicals in water supplies), rendering it harmless. Help support their groundbreaking work and participation in the prestigious worldwide iGEM competition by donating today! [DONATE TODAY!]( [LEARN ABOUT EXPLORE]( CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP . [group of people standing together]( We were thrilled to connect with our Los Angeles Area CDB Scholarship families at an enjoyable summer social. A heartfelt thank you to our generous hosts: the Primiani and Bard families. It was a wonderful way to spend a lovely summer day before everyone heads back to school! [LEARN ABOUT CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP]( YUNASA . [two people archery in field]( [boy on beach writing in notebook]( [group of people standing ]( [person on rock climbing wall](​​​​ What an incredible summer we had in Colorado and Michigan! Our days were filled with laughter, the excitement of new friendships, and the thrill of participating in a wide range of cool activities. From outdoor adventures to creative workshops, each day brought new experiences that showcased the joy, camaraderie, and personal growth unique to our camps. [LEARN ABOUT YUNASA]( RESOURCES . Did you catch our social media posts explaining giftedness last week? [circles and text with photo of kids wearing hats]( This is the first in a series in which we're sharing more information and resources on giftedness. Throughout the series, we'll also debunk myths about gifted kids, cover overexcitabilities and intensities, and explain how to support gifted youth. Make sure you're following us on social media, so you don't miss a post and be sure to share the posts with your friends! Is there anything else you wish you knew about giftedness when you first learned about IEA? Let us know via email or phone and we'll add it to the series to help other parents! [CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES]( [Institute for Educational Advancement logo]( [Update Email Preferences]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](