The panel, hosted by REAL, explored educational options for twice-exceptional (2E) learners. Speakers outlined REAL’s parent and educator resources, then discussed public school supports (universal accommodations, SST, 504, IEP), private school pros/cons and types (2E, specialty, gifted, micro, mainstream, hybrid), and homeschooling as a flexible, strength-based path. Q&A covered advocacy, fit, transitions, and prioritizing emotional well-being when choosing environments.

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Aprende sobre las cinco causas fundamentales de los problemas de escritura, además de los impactos adicionales de la ansiedad y el perfeccionismo. Analizaremos cómo identificar la causa y cómo abordar cada problema. Esta sesión sintetiza diversos métodos de especialistas y tutores particulares de escritura, y está repleta de consejos y técnicas prácticas.

Learn clear and useful strategies for addressing anxiety. Get advice to address high anxiety situations with your children. Hear strategies for self-regulation and co-regulation, which are so important in the parenting journey.

Understanding and getting support for 2e learners can be complicated. The public education system is sometimes unwieldy and confusing. When parents suspect their child’s challenges (academic and/or social-emotional) may stem from an as yet undiscovered diagnosis, they often don't know how to start the process of requesting accommodations, assessments, and services. As a result, parents frequently do not leverage the resources of their public schools, which can lead to delays

What is reasonable and likely to be accepted and what is not? Our panel of two parents and a neuropsychologist discussed and suggested concrete support and accommodation options as well as answered questions from our parent community.

Dr. Kari Berquist will discuss the SPACE program, Dr. Bradley Siu will introduce DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Toni Ratzburg, LMFT, will share insights on integrative perspective therapy, , where therapists interweave different approaches based on the specific needs and personalities of the client.

Writing almost always tops the list of challenges for all types of 2e learners, who have both high ability and potential as well as complex challenges such as specific learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia), autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Parents and educators need tips to help these students experience success with writing. Renowned 2e expert Dr. Susan Baum joined REEL for a creative and pragmatic discussion on ways to support writing development for 2e learners.

Social skills and social anxiety rank as a top concern for parents of 2e learners. Parents worry their child doesn’t have enough friends, doesn’t attend enough social events, or only engages socially online.

an interactive overview of 2e - what it is, why it matters, and effective approaches for supporting 2e learners. 2e students experience both high ability and learning challenges, which presents unique challenges in the classroom, including asynchronous development that may lead to anxiety and behavior issues. Explore strategies to help your child thrive at school.

Students who are twice-exceptional (2e) have tremendous intellectual gifts alongside a wide range of possible learning challenges — attention differences, slow processing speed, social immaturity, and/or weak executive function skills, just to name a few of the possibilities.

In this uplifting workshop, Abby Kirigin shares how to help neurodivergent students thrive by celebrating their unique brains. She offers strategies to build confidence and self-efficacy, separate content goals from expression challenges, and integrate strength-based learning into daily life—all to help students re-engage, shine, and face challenges with renewed energy.

students should develop. 2e kids often lose self-esteem when they aren’t able to learn the way the classroom or assignments are organized. Students gain confidence with the success that comes with having their environment or assignments adjusted so they can access their learning abilities. Explore the prerequisites to self-advocacy, discover how to help students understand what their brain needs to succeed at school, learn specific developmentally-appropriate techniques to tr

Learn about 504 plans and IEPs and how to push for eligibility even when the district mentions that your student is performing at grade level and is thus not eligible. Learn various support options available under a 504 or IEP. Learn how to work with teams to creatively extend learning beyond grade-level curriculum. And lastly, learn how Advocates can support your journey.

Emily will break down the 4-step process of emotional regulation so we can help our kids who are "a little bit extra" find healthy ways to manage their emotions.

in this talk our panelists focused on planning and prioritizing, task initiation, and organization. Experts Sam Young, Marcie Habell, and Mason Tudor provided tips on how to support your 2e student through a strength-based lens, including what accommodations to ask for at school as well as strategies for tackling tasks such as homework, note taking, project planning, task management, and goal setting.

Sam Young of Young Scholars Academy talks about focusing on the strengths of the child to develop positive learning outcomes.

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After the screening of Left Behind we hosted a powerful panel conversation about the intersection of dyslexia and giftedness. This panel brings together leaders in the field of learning differences: --Dr. Fernette Eide, international expert on dyslexia and co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage and The Mislabeled Child, co-creator of the forthcoming movie, The Dyslexic Advantage. --Anna Cencioso, Founder and Head of School at Touchstone Learning --Mandy Hoff, Learning Specialist

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The 2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check provides a clear view into how Silicon Valley educators understand and support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students, spotlighting successes, identifying gaps, and outlining what’s needed next. Download your copy to explore the current landscape and see how REEL can help drive change.

REEL was excited to host independent educational planner Teresa Nair, who shared her experiences helping families, in particular those with 2e and neurodivergent learners, explore non-traditional schooling pathways.

The DEAR REEL Model equips educators with powerful strategies to transform the classroom experience, not just for 2e students, but for every learner. By focusing on strengths and addressing challenges with empathy and flexibility, we create a space where all students can fulfill their potential and thrive.

Our DEAR REEL model is based on academic research and best practices from experienced educators about what works for these learners. The DEAR REEL model consists of four lenses: Develop Connection, Embrace Flexibility, Attend to Strengths and Reframe Behaviors. This video discusses the portion regarding developing connections.

This is an example from our facilitated small group discussions. It is meant to help parents realize they are probably already scaffolding in some areas and how tailoring scaffolding to their child's strengths could be more helpful in finding the best way to scaffold their child.

Parents of twice-exceptional (gifted + learning differences) kids face challenges with executive function (EF) skills, which develop slower in neurodivergent children. Tools like the EF Vocabulary Cheat Sheet and Strengths & EF Struggles Map help families identify challenges and strengths. Involving kids in these exercises builds self-awareness and support strategies.

In this video, we explore the concept of scaffolding through the worksheet Can We Figure Out a Different Way?—a tool designed to support neurodivergent learners by focusing on accessibility, not ability. Learn how to scaffold tasks in a way that aligns with your child’s strengths and unique neurodivergent profile.

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REEL and the Landmark College Bay Area Success Center co-hosted an online event for Bay Area college counselors to learn top tips for supporting neurodivergent students through the college search and selection process. Success Center Executive Director Sandra Fishler set the context for the discussion. REEL Co-Founder Callie Turk shared the parent perspective. Landmark College students Daniel and Talia shared their personal experiences.

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This article provides a quick list of guiding questions to help educators uncover what a 2e/ND student is trying to communicate through their behavior.

The Reframing Behaviors strategy grid is designed to help educators brainstorm classroom and school-level supports for students with a wide range of behavioral needs. The grid applies the strategies recommended in REEL’s DEAR REEL model and expands them to consider how they might be implemented for students with varying support needs.

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