Model

Gifted and talented children need to be nurtured in an environment that shows appreciation for their advanced abilities. The Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented 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.

• Specializing in the nature and needs of GT children and grounded in gifted education research and best practices. 

• 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 gifts and develop talents.

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

• Daily goal setting, planning, and reflection times ensure each child is ready to learn and can navigate their personal learning journey. 

Curriculum

Journeys' curriculum is personalized to each learner's interests, abilities, and learning styles. It requires Pathfinders to become independent critical and creative thinkers and doers by delving deeply into subject matter and presenting the learned material at a mastery level 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's curriculum balances academics and social-emotional learning and is: 

• Mastery Understanding

• Thematic/Integrated Units

• Personalized

• Research-based

• Authentic

• Utilizing All Learning Modalities

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