Private School Conference on Gifted Education Hosted by St. Louis Association of Gifted Education (SAGE)

On Friday, October 19, seventeen of St. Louis’ private schools converged upon South Tech High School for SAGE’s first-ever GAPS program (Gifted Advocacy for Private/Parochial Schools) conference.  They were there to spread the word that private schools can provide a challenging and supportive learning environment appropriate for gifted students. 

The conference was well-attended, despite conflicting with a Cardinals game, and represented schools included:

Academy of the Sacred Heart (Grades preK- 8)

Chesterfield Day School (Grades preK - 8)

Churchill Center & School (Grades preK - 6)

Community School (Grades preK - 6)

Cor Jesu Academy (Grades 9 - 12)

Crossroads College Preparatory School (Grades 7 - 12)

Duchesne High School (Grades 9 - 12)

John Burroughs (Grades 7 - 12); Open house Oct. 20

Kirk Day School (Grades preK - 6)

MICDS (Grades JK - 12)

New City School (Grades preK - 6); Open house Nov. 10

Rohan Woods (Grades preK - 6)

St. Justin Martyr (Grades K - 8)

St. Simon the Apostle (Grades K - 8)

The College School (Grades preK - 8)

Thomas Jefferson (Grades 7 - 12)

Whitfield (Grades 6 - 12);  Open house Nov. 4

Attending Organizations include:

EIA Services (Educational and Individual Assessment Services)

MEGSSS (Mathematics Education for Gifted Secondary School Students)

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SAGE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which provides information and support for parents, educators, students, psychologists, and others interested in developing the talents of high-potential children.  GAPS partners specifically with educators, administrators and parents in the private/parochial sectors to share ideas and promote awareness of the special needs of gifted and talented children. SAGE supports gifted children and their families in finding schools that meet their child's unique cognitive needs."

For more information visit www.giftedsage.com.