SUPPORTING THE GIFTED & TALENTED EXCEPTIONALITIES OF OUR 2e STUDENTS
Giftedness at The Lang School often shows itself through remarkable intellectual abilities, deep curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills. However, 2e students may also experience uneven development, where their advanced thinking outpaces social-emotional growth, leading to challenges like perfectionism, boredom, or disengagement if their needs aren’t met. Many 2e learners also face executive functioning difficulties, anxiety, or learning differences that can complicate how they access their strengths in traditional school settings.
At The Lang School, we go beyond simply accelerating content to support these students. Our approach includes enrichment, individualized pacing, and intentional social-emotional development. The curriculum focuses on depth rather than breadth, encouraging students to engage in inquiry-based, interdisciplinary projects that connect to their passions while building resilience, adaptability, and purpose.
Students benefit from differentiated instruction tailored to their readiness and receive opportunities for independent projects that allow deep dives into areas of personal interest. Support also extends to coaching around perfectionism and executive skills like organization and time management, while facilitated social groups help students develop peer relationships and collaborative skills.
Flexible pacing options allow students to compact curriculum, work alongside intellectual peers in multi-age groupings, or access advanced coursework including college-level content and mentorships. Throughout, families and educators collaborate regularly to balance academic rigor with emotional support, ensuring each student’s growth is holistically monitored and nurtured.
In essence, The Lang School empowers student gifts and talents by combining rigorous academics with strength-based enrichment and social-emotional growth. Through personalized programming and collaborative support, students are encouraged to explore their interests deeply, take intellectual risks confidently, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
