Flexible Learning Strategies and Gifted Education Blog
Welcome to the InterestEd Blog, a space for educators and families to find practical strategies, flexible approaches, and encouragement for meaningful learning. Here you’ll find ideas, tools, and insights drawn from my work as an educator, coach, consultant, and homeschool parent, with a focus on supporting gifted and advanced learners in ways that benefit all students.
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Exciting News: I’ll Be Presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education
I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education! My session explores what schools can learn from homeschooling gifted students—especially around flexibility, curiosity, and student-led learning.
See Them. Support Them. Stretch Them.
Gifted learners think deeply and feel deeply. This guide explains key concepts like emotional intensity and asynchronous development and offers practical ways to create inclusive, caring environments.
Helping Gifted Kids Thrive: Strategies for Support at Home and in School
Learn how to support gifted students’ emotional and social needs with practical strategies for home and school. Includes a free downloadable “5 Tips for Success” poster.
The Inner World of Artistically Gifted Students: Understanding Their Social and Emotional Needs
Artistically gifted students experience the world with remarkable depth and sensitivity. This post explores the emotional and social traits that shape their creative lives—like perfectionism, self-expression, and the need for supportive environments—and includes a free downloadable chart for educators and parents.
Beyond the IQ Score: A Challenge to Rethink Gifted Identification and Support
Gifted identification should go beyond IQ testing. Explore how nonverbal assessments, portfolios, and holistic approaches can reveal the full potential of gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
Challenging the Myth that 'All Students Are Gifted'
Not every child is gifted in the educational sense—and that’s okay. Learn why recognizing and supporting gifted students’ unique needs ensures equity, engagement, and true growth for all learners.
A Fresh Start for the New Year in Gifted Education
Start the new year with a fresh approach to gifted education. Discover how to foster independence, risk-taking, and reflection to help gifted learners thrive in 2025.