Upcoming Events:
Preparing for College - Four WorkshopsBellevue PTSA Council, Bellevue Gifted Alliance, and Transcend Academy present a series of four exciting NEW workshops geared toward students in grades 8 to 11. Workshops will be led by Transcend Academy CEP Tina Tran Neville and BSD Counselors.
FREE to any BSD student with student ID CARD $20 for BSD adults $40 for out of district attendees Tickets can be purchased online: https://squareup.com/store/bellevue-ptsa-council-2-dot-3 I. Top 10 Things Colleges Look for in Admissions and How to Get There April 15 II. Rocking Standardized Tests April 29 III. How to Write an Unforgettable Essay May 14 IV. How to Find Your Passion * Life is a Journey. Appreciate the Journey. * Who You Are Will Change Through High School and College * Craft a Personal Resume that Works for You * How Joining Activities Can Help You Find Your Passion May 28 Wilburton Instructional Service Center 12241 Main St., Bellevue Rainier Room 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. About Transcend ACADEMY CEO Tina Tran Neville As a high school teacher in private and public high schools in Washington, DC and a first generation college student, Transcend Academy Founder Tina Tran Neville witnessed an urgent need for additional high-quality test preparation and college advising services. In 2010, Tina launched Transcend Academy to create educational content that improves diverse students' chances for college admissions. Since then, the company has expanded from in-person standardized test preparation classes, to online college admissions coaching services, to online English language learning to reach international markets. In 2018, Transcend Academy was awarded the Best Education Company in Washington, DC for their work with the majority of high schools in the region. Tina has led national workshops for College Summit and read essays for the College Board. Prior to the field of education, Tina was an U.S. Foreign Service Officer promoting education and culture exchanges with the U.S. Department of State. Tina received her B.A. from the University of Tulsa and her M.A. from Yale University. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two young children. Spring Event
Aisha Simon of Axiom Learning will be giving a seminar “Secrets to Success in the Gifted Program”
Geared toward elementary families June 3, 6:30-8:00 Wilburton Instructional Service Center 12241 Main St., Bellevue Rainier Room Aisha is the Chief Learning Officer at Axiom Learning, a research-based education company dedicated to catalyzing the transformation of education delivery globally, including projects in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Harvard, among others. Aisha led the development of Axiom’s flagship program, LEAP 3.0, which is now the world’s most effective intervention for addressing the highest incidence learning challenges (ADHD, Dyslexia, Executive Function, Anxiety and Autism). Axiom has ten offices across Massachusetts, California, New York, Seattle and Malaysia as well as pro bono operations helping Rohingya refugees in Malaysia and supporting some of the poorest students in America. In recognition of her work, Ernst & Young named her 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year. Previously, Aisha was heavily focused on medical humanitarian relief, which took her to, among others, Bosnia, the Middle East, Central America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Aisha was a founding member of the humanitarian relief organization, Doctors Worldwide. She also founded a free clinic in Richmond, Virginia, drove anti-tobacco and refugee education efforts in elementary schools and led civil rights work in Richmond and DC. She received her MPH from Harvard, her MD from the Medical College of Virginia, and a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from the University of Washington. Aisha is happily married with three amazing children. Summary of January 29, 2019 High School Panel
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Audio of December 17, 2018 College Panel
To hear an audio recording of the college panel from our December 17, 2018 event, please go to:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ar-X-IGLKMJ7ksY3dUt4ZdnTjylUNA You Asked, We Answered
Answers to the questions asked at our October 30 Event are found at our "BGA BGA Events" Tab
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BGA Mission
The Bellevue Gifted Alliance (BGA) in the Bellevue School District encompasses families of highly capable students, teachers, administrators and interested community members promoting excellence in “gifted” or “highly capable” education. Note: BGA is a parent-driven organization that relies on volunteers to achieve the organization’s mission and is part of the Bellevue Council PTSA.
BGA strives: To build and maintain a supportive community of parents/educators for highly capable students in the Bellevue School District; To advocate for excellence in gifted/highly capable elementary, middle school and high school level programs in BSD; To understand global best practices in gifted/highly capable education and leverage local, state, and national resources to enhance BSD programs; To inform/educate parents on the elements of gifted/highly capable education and on ways to support highly capable students; and To provide teacher/staff training and networking opportunities in gifted/highly capable education The scope of BGA is broad, encompassing all the elements of BSD gifted/highly capable programs, including providing feedback on the following areas:
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Welcome to the Bellevue Gifted Website
Your resource for all things gifted in Bellevue...
This website is home to a number of gifted groups in Bellevue who are uniting to share information. We have current students and families throughout the District in different programs, as well as alumni, joining together. While there are a number of viewpoints, we all agree on having the right support available for each student. Gifted students have a range of needs, as do families of gifted children!
BGA is building community through outreach and education, and providing tools to advocate for gifted students in Bellevue. We welcome input on how to strengthen this site and are planning to add pages with more resources. Please join in the effort to create a strong gifted community and meet the needs of each child.
Bellevue Gifted Alliance (BGA) is a volunteer organization of Bellevue School District (BSD) parents whose mission is to advocate, build community, and educate on gifted issues through events, website information, and email newsletters. Formed in 2010 as a grass roots advocacy group, BGA became part of the Bellevue Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Council in 2015 to enhance outreach on education and enrichment initiatives throughout the district. Our membership represents all the district gifted programs, now known as Advanced Learning Services, including self-contained services for elementary, middle, and high school students in designated schools; K/1, domain specific, and differentiated services in neighborhood schools; as well as welcomes other interested students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members.
BGA is building community through outreach and education, and providing tools to advocate for gifted students in Bellevue. We welcome input on how to strengthen this site and are planning to add pages with more resources. Please join in the effort to create a strong gifted community and meet the needs of each child.
Bellevue Gifted Alliance (BGA) is a volunteer organization of Bellevue School District (BSD) parents whose mission is to advocate, build community, and educate on gifted issues through events, website information, and email newsletters. Formed in 2010 as a grass roots advocacy group, BGA became part of the Bellevue Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Council in 2015 to enhance outreach on education and enrichment initiatives throughout the district. Our membership represents all the district gifted programs, now known as Advanced Learning Services, including self-contained services for elementary, middle, and high school students in designated schools; K/1, domain specific, and differentiated services in neighborhood schools; as well as welcomes other interested students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members.
Bellevue Gifted Alliance is a Program of the Bellevue PTSA Council
