Vanguard Gifted Academy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Gifted Girls Pledge
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up our season on gifted girls, Dr. Linda Silverman joins us again this week to share the Gifted Girls Pledge. This pledge empowers young gi...
Giftedness In Its Essence Is From The Inside Out
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda Silverman, founder and director of the Gifted Development Center, t...
Gifted Girls in STEM
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Gifted Girls in STEM, featuring Elizabeth Blaetz, Vanguard Founder and Head of School In ou...
Parents' Role In Nurturing Their Gifted Daughters
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Parents’ Role in Nurturing Their Gifted Daughters, featuring Hanna David, counselor of gifted children...
Creativity and Imagination vs. Quantifiable Gifts
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Creativity and Imagination vs. Quantifiable Gifts featuring Elizabeth Blaetz, Vanguard Founder and Head ...
Is Being A Gifted Girl Easier Now Than It Was 50 Years Ago?
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bias in Gifted Identification and Education | Is Being Gifted as a Girl Easier Now Than it Was 50 Years Ago? featuring Hanna David, counselor of...
Integration of SEL at Vanguard Gifted Academy
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Integration of SEL at Vanguard Gifted Academy featuring Elizabeth B...
Helping Your Gifted Child Develop and Use Distress Tolerance Skills
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Helping Your Gifted Child Develop and Use Distress Tolerance Skills...
Building Relationships Requires Learning More About Yourself
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Building Relationships Requires Learning More About Yourself featur...
Teaching Your Child To Be An Independent Problem-Solver featuring Dr. Carolyn Werneke
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Teaching Your Child To Be An Independent Problem-Solver featu...
Why SEL is a Hot Topic in Today’s World
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today | Why SEL is a Hot Topic in Today’s World featuring Elizabeth Blaet...
How to SEL Out of School featuring Dr. Zakreski
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning & Development: Why it is Essential Education Today We're privileged to be joined by Dr. Matt Zakreski in our first epis...
Creek Studies | featuring Connor
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz interviews Connor, a student at Vanguard Gifted Academy. He shares his experiences during the creek studies unit usi...
Pyramids | featuring Max and Aishani
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz interviews students Max and Aishani. They share their experiences learning about pyramids using the STREAM model.
Disability Awareness | featuring Javeria and Talha
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth Blaetz interviews students Javeria and Talha. We hear about their experience learning about disabilities using the STREAM m...
Archaeology Digs | featuring Andrew and Umar
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth Blaetz interviews students Andrew and Umar. We hear about their experience learning about archaeology using the STREAM mode...
Volcanoes | featuring Cosette, Calvin and Saanvi
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth Blaetz interviews Band 1 students Cosette, Calvin and Saanvi. We hear about their experience learning about volcanoes using...
What is STEM? Why is it important and what does it look like at Vanguard?
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We will explore the subjects and activities that incorporate Vanguard’s use of the elevated STEM approach that we call STREAM. In this article, we w...
Vanguard's Community of Learners
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we foster a community of learners, we see that our students are able to use their strengths to promote learning across the board. Hear more about...
Teaching Character in the Classroom
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching character in the classroom requires much more than the weekly or monthly instruction that most schools offer. Listen in as Elizabeth Blaetz s...
Teaching Communication Skills in a Global World
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Education has not changed markedly since the Industrial Revolution, but 2020 has shown that we are now in a new revolution that is changing the face o...
Why Educators Must Promote Critical Thinking
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we educate children for the future, we keep in mind that they will become increasingly reliant on digital information. How can we teach them to thi...
How Schools Can Cultivate Creativity
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our series on educating children for the future continues with a look at the state of creativity in America's schools. Are we at an impasse? Dr. Judy ...
Changing the Paradigm in Education
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Education methods constantly change based on today's students' needs, and 2020 has given us a glimpse of how we need to educate children for their fut...
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: Vanguard’s Unique School Model
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our success lies in our distinct school model. Listen to the final episode of our series "Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child" to decide w...
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: How Independent Schools Teach Gifted Children
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Independent schools address the needs of each student, which is often difficult in public school systems. Hear more about the benefits independent sch...
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: Should I Homeschool My Gifted Child?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many gifted children thrive in a homeschool setting. Listen to Trista McMorrow, former gifted student and gifted-certified educator, share her insight...
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: Intermediate Grade Gifted Instruction in Public Schools
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Dr. Susan Sokolinski shares insight on intermediate-grade gifted education from her 26 years of experience in a public school district in...
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: Primary Grade Gifted Instruction in Public Schools
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Episode 2 of this podcast series as Dr. Susan Sokolinski offers a glimpse into public school services in the Chicago suburban area.
Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child: Knowing Your Child Before Choosing a School
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 6 of the Vanguard podcast. Our new series is "Selecting the Best School for Your Gifted Child." Join us as Elizabeth Blaetz shares t...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: A Recap
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 5 key aspects of IQ testing offer important insights to help us teach our learners the strategies they need to succeed. Listen to our final podcas...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: Fluid Reasoning
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth and final aspect of IQ testing to discuss is fluid reasoning. Why do gifted learners often think beyond the content in front of them? Listen...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: Verbal Comprehension
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verbal comprehension is the ability to interpret and communicate ideas through words. Why might these learners have difficulty making friends? Listen ...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: Visual-Spatial Learning
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visual-spatial learners organize information based on pictures, which can often make school a bit challenging for them. Listen to our latest podcast o...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: Processing Speed
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our dive into the components of IQ scores with a look at processing speed. Why is processing speed sometimes controversial? Listen i...
The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing: Working Memory
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of our new podcast series, "The 5 Key Aspects of IQ Testing," kicks off with a look at how to help a gifted learner with a slower working me...
What is it like to educate gifted students? The Meaning Behind Our Name, featuring Elizabeth Blaetz
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our founder, Elizabeth Blaetz, paved the way for gifted education with the Vanguard Model. Listen in to the final episode of this series and hear more...
What is it like to educate gifted students? Why We Love Teaching Gifted Children, featuring Stacey Spears
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we love teaching gifted children? Listen in to hear how the Vanguard teachers foster authentic community, which, in turn, creates an envi...
What is it like to educate gifted students? Watching Gifted Kids Flourish, featuring Shannon Holub
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism, high expectations from others, boredom and even cynicism can be common occurrences among gifted students. Understanding and working wit...
What is it like to educate gifted students? The Challenges of Educating Gifted Children, featuring Stacey Spears
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gifted children are complex people who are trying to navigate their world. This Vanguard podcast touches on the challenges of educating gifted learne...
What is it like to educate gifted students? Transitioning to the Vanguard Model, featuring Shannon Holub
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next up in our podcast series "What is it Like to Educate Gifted Students?", Shannon Holub shares how the Vanguard model strips away non-essential pra...
What is it like to educate gifted students? The Heart and Dream of Educating a Gifted Child, featuring Elizabeth Blaetz
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Season 4 podcast series "What is it Like to Educate Gifted Students?" Join us as Vanguard Head of School Elizabeth Blaetz and Van...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child?Elizabeth Blaetz
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of our series "What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child?", Vanguard Head of School Elizabeth Blaetz shares several ...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child?Kate Gruber
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth installment of our blog series "What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child?", Kate Gruber shares how she was able to ascertain w...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child? Candy McCray
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Candy McCray knows first-hand how friendships among gifted children can be difficult to navigate. Episode 4 of our blog series explores tips and resou...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child? Deb Grizzell
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have concerns over your child's transition to a new school? In this week's episode, Deb Grizzell, parent of six gifted children, shares how Van...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child? Nancy Zaccagnini
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child require a unique learning path? In this week's episode, Nancy Zaccagnini, a parent of a child at Vanguard Gifted Academy, highlights h...
What is it like to be the parent of a gifted child?Katie Hulett
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your child require a unique learning path? In this week's episode, Katie Hulett, a parent of a child at Vanguard Gifted Academy, highlights her j...
What is Gifted Education? You believe your child should be in a gifted school. Now what?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz, Head of School at Vanguard Gifted Academy, encourages parents and guardians to do their homework when looking at sc...
What is Gifted Education? A family's journey with a gifted child
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristine Sims, a parent of one student at Vanguard Gifted Academy, shares what led to their family's decision to enroll their son at ...
What is gifted education? Evaluation of a gifted child
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, clinical psychologist Dr. M. Mark McKee shares his experience evaluating gifted children and how important it is to understand how th...
What is gifted education? Isolated learning versus integrated learning
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Arts Specialist Teacher, Stacey Spears highlights the differences between isolated and integrated learning and how Vanguard Gifted Aca...
What is gifted education? Differences between public, private, & gifted education
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Master Teacher, Shannon Holub, highlights the differences between public, private, and gifted education.
What is gifted education?
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz discusses the different schools of thought on gifted education that have arisen.
What is gifted? You believe your child could be gifted. Now what?
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz shares what to look for in a school, what questions to ask, and the enormous difference it can make for your child.
What is gifted? Ways to help gifted children at home
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz explains how challenging your gifted child at home can help them more easily adapt to challenges they face in school...
What is gifted? The effects on social relationships for gifted children
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz discusses the importance of social relationships among gifted students and highlights some of the effects giftedness...
What is gifted? Dispelling the myths around gifted education and testing
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz dispels 5 myths about gifted education and testing. She also provides examples from the classroom at Vanguard Gifted...
What is gifted? Differences between gifted learners and high achievers
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz, helps illustrate the difference between a gifted learner and a high achiever. An example from the classroom and a h...
What is gifted? How to recognize the signs of a gifted child
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Elizabeth Blaetz, helps us recognize the signs of gifted students. She is the head of Vanguard Gifted Academy and brings a wealth of ...