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Every parent wants their child to love school. So when your child comes home miserable, disengaged, or dreading Monday morning, it's hard not to worry. The problem might not be attitude — it might be fit.

Twice-exceptional — often shortened to "2e" — is a term used to describe children who are both gifted and have one or more learning differences or challenges.

If you're exploring school options for your child and keep coming across the phrase "neurodiversity-affirming," you're not alone — and you're asking exactly the right questions.

When people hear the word gifted, they often picture a child who excels academically, earns top grades, or scores highly on standardized tests. While high ability can be part of giftedness, it is far from the whole story.

For many bright, gifted and neurodivergent learners, academic ability alone is not enough to guarantee a positive school experience. What truly matters is how a child experiences learning.

Some children are both highly capable and deeply challenged. They may excel in one area while struggling significantly in another. These students are often described as twice-exceptional, or 2e.

Madrona Independent School: Education with Purpose, Care, and Understanding We’re pleased to share that Madrona Independent School was recently featured in Education Insider Magazine , a national publication highlighting leading educational approaches and schools. Education Insider Magazine 's article offers an overview of our approach to supporting bright, gifted, and twice-exceptional learners. Their article highlights how Madrona’s small class sizes, personalized instruct

When Your K- Grade 8 Child Needs a Different School Fit Join Madrona Independent School’s K - Grade 8 Open House – January 15 Many parents of bright, gifted, or twice-exceptional (2e) children share a similar story: their child is capable, curious, and intelligent, yet school feels hard. Despite best efforts, traditional classrooms don’t always meet the needs of learners who think deeply, feel intensely, or develop asynchronously. At Madrona Independent School , we understand

Mark your calendars for our series of three free parent Zoom workshops with Dr. Katherine Martinez. Click on the event below to register: Wednesday, February 11 - Executive Functioning Skills Wednesday, February 18 - Emotional Dysregulation Wednesday, February 25 - Hands-on versus hands-off parenting Dr. Katherine Martinez (she/her/hers) is a registered psychologist (#02036) in British Columbia with over 25 years of experience in clinical work, research, and training. Dr. Mar