Understanding the needs of 2e gifted students will help these learners thrive by leveraging their areas of strength and interest to create an individualized 2e education plan for your child.
Some young people have both extraordinary talents and challenges simultaneously. These students learn differently and face unique obstacles as they strive to express their gifts. 2e or “twice exceptional” students are highly gifted in areas including writing, art, music, or mathematics. These profound gifts seem to go hand in hand with attention challenges, sensory processing issues, and/or being on the autism spectrum.
Gifted students are often intensely passionate about their subjects of interest. This can lead to frustration in a traditional classroom setting, where they are expected to sit still and focus on other subjects in an environment that may be quite distracting. This leads to challenges like these:1,2
Given these factors, what are the best schools for 2e students? The learning environment that is best for each 2e learner may be different and will need to be tailored to each individual. However, in all cases it must be a safe and supportive program that fosters respect for learning differences.
An ideal program for 2e students might include:1,2
Lydian Academy offers private one-on-one middle and high school programs both virtually and in person at our Menlo Park or Burlingame, CA campuses. Our 2e programs build confidence and independence while advancing at the student’s pace.
We offer college prep courses that allow our instructors to build a curriculum that meets the requirements of the highest ranking colleges and universities and which centers on the interests of each 2e gifted student. Contact us today to schedule a tour or attend a virtual open house to find out more about this unique learning environment for unique learners.
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