Model

Gifted and talented students need to feel safe, accepted, and nurtured in an environment that shows appreciation and respect for their unique abilities. The Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented Educational Model is designed around the specific nature and needs of its learners and their holistic development. The model provides freedom to move at their own pace, flexibility in scheduling and programming, and a focus on their strengths.

• The intentionally-small school enables learners to make deep connections and build community. 

• A biophilic design incorporates organic settings to promote well-being.

• We offer superior guidance that empowers children to embrace their exceptionality.

• Our programming helps learners become well-rounded individuals who can self-regulate, take on challenges, and problem solve.

• The content is derived from research-based, best practices regarding the gifted and talented, allowing students to arrive at the mastery level of understanding.

Curriculum

Journeys GT curriculum is personalized to each learner's interests, abilities, and learning styles. It requires students to become independent critical and creative thinkers and doers by delving deeply into subject matter and presenting the learned material via project, product, report, presentation, or performance. The content is engaging and incorporates enriching opportunities to help unlock a child's full potential.

Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented curriculum is: 

• Mastery-based

• Thematic/Integrated Units

• Personalized

• Research-based

• Targeted

• Authentic

• Utilizing all learning modalities

• Experiential, Hands-on, and Project-based Learning