Gifted Assessment & Advocacy Center

01/30/2026

Here is an amazing summer camp possibility!
https://www.mathmountains.org/

Remarkable math mentors and fun times in the mountains for ages 10-14!

2026 faculty includes:
Po-Shen Loh (Carnegie Mellon mathematician; former U.S. IMO National Coach, won 4 of 5 years)
Ken Ono (Axiom Math, University of Virginia mathematician, Olympic swimming math advisor, filmmaker)
Melanie Wood (Harvard mathematician, MacArthur Fellow)
Lauren Williams (Harvard mathematician, MacArthur Fellow)
Denis Auroux (Harvard mathematician, Math 55 instructor)
Daniel Ullman (George Washington University mathematician, longtime Putnam Competition leader)
Math teachers from leading schools, including the Proof School, Nueva School, and Castilleja

Math in the Mountains is a camp based in Jackson Hole founded by Paul Zeitz & Andrew Chung that features a unique mix of teachers, kids, and parents with a deep passion for math, based at the Teton Science Schools. The goal of MitM is to mix mathematical recreations with outdoor adventures in a

10/22/2025

Awareness is everything. No one should feel alone or feel they are not seen or understood.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9SPjF9TJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Porzingis revealed the cause for his frustrating illness during the playoffs last season.

10/04/2025

October is dysautonomia awareness month! Why am I posting about it here?

There is an unusually high proportion of gifted and neurodivergent individuals who have joint hypermobility and related diagnoses (hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, or another connective tissue disorder). A very common co-existing condition in persons with hypermobility is dysautonomia.

Autonomic dysfunction affects all body systems and substantially impacts daily functioning and quality of life.

You and your loved ones don’t have to go through this alone. Please reach out for emotional support here including referrals for evaluation and treatment if you’ve struggled getting a diagnosis.

05/14/2025

A wonderful message from Suki Wessling! For many parents, we want to share our children’s successes and the good things happening in our family but not be seen as bragging. We also want our children to know we see them shining in their unique ways, and that we will love them no matter what they show us.

I think sharing contributes to our sense of community and allows us to join in and celebrate everyone’s children. So, bring it on!

Don't let other parents tell you you're bragging

04/23/2025

Another book recommendation!

https://www.facebook.com/share/15HnbB3eTH/?mibextid=WC7FNe

The wait is OVER! Today is the day! 📚✨

Dr. Matt’s incredible new book is officially released! Packed with wisdom, insight, and his signature approachable style, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to learn and grow.

Already ordered your copy? High five! 🙌 If not, don’t wait – grab yours now, you won’t be disappointed!

Huge congratulations to on this amazing accomplishment! 🎉👏

02/13/2025

17 states (including Florida) sued the United States government asking the Court to eliminate Section 504. Section 504 is a clear anti-discrimination law. They are sueing to eliminate the right to educational accommodations. The only reason to end Section 504 is for districts to save money by not providing accommodations - districts don’t receive federal funds to implement this law. They are sueing so that schools DO NOT have to help students in need learn - this is an explicit act of discrimination.

As an advocate for students, I can unequivocally state that Section 504 is necessary for many many children and young adults. Most students with reading, writing, attentional, and mood disorders do not meet criteria for an IEP but do meet criteria for (and NEED) accommodations through Section 504 plans. Many individuals with physical/medical conditions also need accommodations through Section 504. A list of issues covered by section 504 is attached below.

Some of the accommodations that a school would no longer be required to carry out: preferential seating, extra time for testing or completing assignments, quiet testing rooms, hearing aids/assisted learning devices, brain breaks, instructions and homework written on board/given in a handout and spoken (versus only verbal or only written), providing written notes/peer note-taking of class content, providing extra time for transitions, communication to parents on a student’s progress and challenges, development of a missed classwork makeup plan, school counselors teaching emotion regulation strategies and providing mental health support, providing training to staff to administer medications including EpiPens and breaks for diabetes care, banning common allergens like peanuts, allow the student to stay indoors on specific days that trigger asthma attacks, and so many more.

If you live in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, South Carolina, Nebraska, Montana, South Dakota, West Virginia, or Utah, contact your Attorney General to express your opposition and urge them to withdraw from the suit.