Spotlight, Academy sessions 2 and 3, and Gifted Support Group meetings

Gifted Support Group returns in August IEA E-newsletter June 2022 [View in your browser]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( [April 2022]( In less than two weeks, we will be welcoming the IEA community into our home at the Barder House for Summer Spotlight 2022! This family event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and support gifted education and the children we serve! Come enjoy the fun, meet the staff and other families with advanced learners. If you can [make a donation]( we will highlight you as a “Summer Rock Star” with a personalized star to be displayed at Summer Spotlight and at the house throughout the year. Please continue reading for information about enrolling in summer Academy Session 2 and 3 and the return of Gifted Support Group meetings in 2022. Summer Spotlight - Thursday, June 23 . [Summer Spotlight - Become a Summer Superstar]( IEA SUMMER SPOTLIGHT Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM PDT 569 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Summer Spotlight is in less than two weeks! Join us at IEA's Barder House in Pasadena for an opportunity to meet the community, participate in fun family activities and even win prizes. IEA staff and instructors will be on site to demonstrate some of the exciting programs that IEA has to offer. Help us kick off the summer, celebrate the community and recognize IEA milestones on June 23! Please note: space is limited! RSVP is required for attendees. Click on the button below to RSVP for yourself and your party. [Click Here to RSVP for Summer Spotlight]( Make a donation and be a [Summer Rock Star] SUPPORT GIFTED EDUCATION! Help IEA reach more advanced learners and develop their talents and passions. This summer, we're recognizing generous donors with their own personalized star to be displayed at Summer Spotlight, on our website and in IEA publications throughout the season. [Be a Summer Rock Star]( to students in need! Click the button below for details. [Click Here for information about Summer Rock Stars]( Academy - Registration Extended for Sessions 2 & 3 . [Summer Academy]( The Academy application deadline for Session 2 and 3 has been extended until July 1st! There is still time to register for amazing online classes like “Secrets of the Snake” and “Intro to Web Design” as well as in-person classes "We The People" and "World Geography." Classes meet Monday through Friday, July 11-22 (Session 2) and August 1-12 (Session 3). Click below to apply as a New or Returning Student, or to learn more including information about our full schedule of summer courses and how to apply for financial aid. [Find Out More]( [Returning Student App.]( [New Student App.]( Gifted Support Groups Return . [Spyglass]( . Beyond Mindfulness: Nourishing Body, Mind, and Spiritual Wellness with Paula Wilkes, Ph.D. Date: Monday, August 22, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM PDT @ IEA Learning Center in Pasadena . Our bodies, like the natural world, operate on cycles of upstates and downstates. Many gifted children spend their waking hours in hyper-stimulation from the demands of school, extra-curricular activities, and social media. The result of this hyper-stimulation can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression. In this presentation, Dr. Wilkes will share ways to nourish the parasympathetic nervous system in order to promote the wellness of our body, mind, and spirit. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Paula Wilkes has been an educator and coach for more than 40 years. She earned her B.A. at UCLA and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. During the first 25 years of her career, Dr. Wilkes was a public school teacher in Eugene, Oregon. During that time, she worked with gifted students both within a heterogeneous classroom and as a gifted specialist. For nearly 10 years, she worked as a professor of education at Pacific University's Eugene campus where she created and coordinated the Center for Gifted Education. Dr. Wilkes currently works at Summit Center as a coach and consultant for gifted and twice-exceptional kids, teens, and adults, as well as with parents needing support in dealing with the academic, social, and emotional issues of their children. [RSVP Now]( Stay tuned to IEA newsletters and social media for more information about our entire slate of upcoming Gifted Support Group meetings, touching on topics such as emotional regulation, supporting divergent thinking and tools for parents of twice exceptional learners. Monthly Highlights . Picture of the Month [Students pouring paper bowls of colored slime onto a long roll of paper] A flashback to 2019's Summer Spotlight Do you have photos of your children participating in IEA learning opportunities? Email them to [ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org](mailto:ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org?subject=Re%3A%20Call%20for%20Photos) and we may feature them in the newsletter. Blog Highlights - [Five Summer Vacation Tips for Parents of 2E Children]( - It's still warm out, so here are some handy recommendations for parents of twice exceptional children. - [Electronic Cosplay is Storytelling]( - How can costume play be an avenue for learning electronics? To find out, we asked Joan Horvath, the instructor of the upcoming Academy course. Upcoming Events Saturday, June 11 Yunasa West Opening Day Monday, June 20 Summer Academy Session 1 Begins Thursday, June 23 Summer Spotlight 2022 Friday, July 1 Summer Academy Extended Deadline for Session 2 & 3 [Institute for Educational Advancement logo] [Update Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](