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National nonprofit providing programs, services, and resources for gifted youth and their families. Check us out at www.educationaladvancement.org.

IEA supports gifted youth to realize their full potential through optimal matching with programs and services to support their intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual balance as whole persons. IEA offers customized educational services based on portfolio assessments which capture each child's unique qualities. As an independent non-profit organization, IEA is not influenced by government or university politics. Follow us on Twitter and check out our blog at www.educationaladvancement.wordpress.com!

10/09/2026

Choosing a school is complicated.

Join us on October 27, 2026 at 12pm PDT on Zoom for expert advice on navigating today’s competitive high school admissions landscape to help you choose the best fit for your child.

This webinar will be led by our Caroline D. Scholarship team, Mallory Aldrich and Daniel Martinez. Every year, they support our 8th grade Scholars as they navigate this very landscape to choose their own best-fit schools, so they know the process well.

Can't join live? RSVP anyway and receive access to the recording afterwards.

RSVP at bit.ly/4rpFSsj

10/01/2026

The same IEA with a fresh new look.

We are excited to share our updated logo and website!

For years, parents told us they had no idea IEA offered so many programs that could benefit their family.

We wanted to make sure our look and website better expressed who we are so you can more easily understand our programs and services and find the resources you need when you need it.

What's changed:
1. New logo and color palette:
These are updated across all our platforms and will roll out physically over the next few months.

2. New website
We wanted the website to be more streamlined and easier to navigate. So much so, that you'll no longer have to type out www.EducationalAdvancement.org.

Going forward, you'll find us at our new simplified address: www.IEAGifted.org. It's quicker to type, and already matches our social media accounts.

What's coming soon:
In the next few months, our email addresses will change to match the new website address. We'll let you know when it happens. Until then, please keep emailing staff .org

What hasn't changed:
Everything you love about IEA, our programs and services, our community, and our dedication to serve gifted youth.

Thank you to the team at and for all your guidance and work on this endeavor!

We hope you enjoy exploring the new website!

09/30/2026

Find us at Black Education Expo this Saturday in Pasadena!

Learn all about our programs and support for gifted students and curious learners and find resources on colleges, scholarship, and other local opportunities.

Pasadena Convention Center
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Admission is Free!

09/24/2026

Meet the Caroline D. Bradley Scholars Class of 2031!

We are honored to welcome 26 new CDB Scholars! This year's cohort represent 15 states and bring a wide range of interests and accomplishments spanning academics, the arts, athletics, community service and more. Their varied pursuits and experiences reflect the breadth of achievement represented in the Caroline D. Bradley Scholars Class of 2031.

Read the full press release at
https://educationaladvancement.org/cdb-scholars-2026

09/16/2026

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! ⁠
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This September 15th through October 15th, we're giving extra recognition to the contributions the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made in the US. Now's a great time to read some inspiring stories about Latinx writers, scientists, atheletes, and more! ⁠
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- Abuelita's Song by Gloria Amescua and illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
- Doña Flor: a Tall Tale About a Giant Woman With a Great Big Heart by Pat Mora and illustrated by Raúl Colón Ill
- My Shoes and I: Crossing Three Borders by René Colato Laínez and illustrated by Fabricio Vanden Broeck
- She Persisted: Dolores Huerta by Monica Brown
- Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales and illustrated by Tim O'Meara
- Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez and illustrated by Jaime Kim

09/10/2026

Fall Academy starts Monday! Here's everything you need to know:

1. Academy is held at the IEA Learning Center located at 540 S. Marengo Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101, not to be confused with our main office across the street!

2. We have lots of students, so make sure that everything your child brings and wears is labeled with their name.

3. Follow all parking rules and regulations and please make sure you DO NOT block any driveways.

4. If your child will be absent, please let us know by email at [email protected].

5. Visit https://bit.ly/46StAPK to review all of our program policies and logistics, including:
- IEA Learning Center Pick-up and Drop-off procedures
- Required Medical Form
- Allergies information
- What your child needs for class
- Absences
- Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Summative Assessments information
- Health and Wellness Policy
- Code of Conduct

If you need to confirm your child's schedule or have any other questions, please email [email protected].

we look forward to seeing your child next week!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! ⁠
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Thank you to all of our incredible staff, instructors, mentors, volunteers, interns, and more who work with us in support of gifted and advanced youth. We are grateful for your contributions to this wonderful community.

Learn more about why this holiday was created and who it celebrates by reading:
- Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
- Keeping the City Going by Brian Floca
- Night Job by Karen Hesse, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
- The Only Woman in the Photo by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Alexandra Bye
- Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States by J. Albert Mann
- Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Loren Long
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As a reminder, IEA's office is closed today in observance of the holiday.⁠
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09/04/2026

IEA's offices are closed today, Friday, September 4th!⁠
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We are observing an office holiday.

If you have any questions or need additional support, send us an email or leave a voicemail and we'll respond when we are back in the office on Tuesday, September 8th.

Address

569 S Marengo Avenue
Pasadena, CA
91101

Telephone

+16264038900

Website

http://www.educationaladvancement.org/

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