Bridge the Gap, Build the Year
- REEL Admin
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
We’ve been hard at work developing new tools, resources, and events to launch the school year with our Bridge the Gap, Build the Year campaign. This initiative brings families, educators, and students together from day one, with one clear goal: ensure every student is seen for their strengths, not just their struggles.
We’re focusing on three core commitments:
See their Strengths – Recognize each child’s unique abilities, not just their challenges.
Grow Together – Build strong, trusting networks between families, educators, and advocates to prevent anxiety and depression.
Share the Tools – Equip parents, caregivers and educators with strategies and resources that foster consistent, strength-based support at home and school.
When these three pillars are in place, students don’t just survive the school year—they thrive. They enter classrooms with confidence, knowing the adults around them are united in supporting their academic growth and emotional well-being.
To help make this vision a reality, we're thrilled to share these new resources:
See their Strengths – A short, powerful video that highlights the impact of REEL’s strength-based community, showing parents and educators the impact of looking beyond deficits and seeing potential.
The REEL 2e Journey Toolkits – Practical resources for parents and educators, including strength-based strategies, communication templates, and checklists designed to foster understanding from day one.
The Fall 2025 REEL Signature Speaker Series – Virtual events connecting and empowering parents and educators on topics from anxiety and dyslexia to self-regulation strategies.
2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check – Our Bay Area findings report on the current state of educator knowledge, needs, and experiences in supporting neurodivergent learners.
The Neurodiversity/2e Collaborative for School Counselors and School Psychologists – A free online community to share strategies, access expert support, and strengthen collective expertise.
When families and schools work together, students thrive.
We invite you to join this movement with us by watching and sharing the video, downloading the toolkits, registering for an event, and starting conversations with your child’s teachers. Every action you take helps create a school year where twice-exceptional students are understood, supported, and celebrated.
Let’s bridge the gap, together, and give every 2e learner the chance to reach their full potential.