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Lang School provides a whole-child education for 2e learners, integrating tailored academic and emotional support from grades 1-12, preparing them for college and life. THE WHOLE CHILD PRINCIPLES K-5 PROGRAM 6-12 PROGRAM OUR CURRICULUM (old) CURRICULUM GUIDE (tabs-old) TALENT DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE LIBRARY A WHOLE-CHILD EDUCATION 2e Learning The Lang School prepares twice exceptional (2e) learners for college and life by offering a progressive education that challenges and supports them academically, socially, emotionally, and kinesthetically in the context of classrooms of ability and affinity peers. 2e children have a unique set of social-emotional and intellectual needs, and we embrace them all, meeting students where they are and empowering them to achieve their next level of excellence. For students in grades 1 through 12, Lang's academics are based on a cross-curricular approach combined with curated Common Core Standards. In other words, we re-integrate history, literature, and all of the arts into STEM & STEAM approaches to teaching and learning. Across content areas, curricula and lessons are guided each school year by a scalable, unifying, school-wide theme. At Lang, we emphasize the development of critical thinking and questioning skills in both our academics and in our social-emotional learning program. Our partnership with students and families leads to a renewed trust in the possibility that school can be the impetus and locus for authentic learning, success, and inspiration. LOWER SCHOOL GRADES 1–5 A tailored multi-disciplinary plan is created to target each child’s unique needs in a classroom context, where extensive enrichment and acceleration options complement our robustly differentiated curriculum for grades K through 5. We employ evidence-based practices — OTMP/OST, Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), Zones of Regulation, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), daily report cards & more, as needed — to develop self-awareness and self-regulated learning. MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL GRADES 6–12 We prepare 6th to 12th graders for college by incorporating their unique needs and passions into each school day, offering early opportunities for the development of individual talents, which keeps motivation at the heart of each school day. Our integrated interventions include OTMP/OST (to develop executive functions), SRSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CPS & more, as needed. In BASIS classes, students receive academic acceleration or support 1:1 from content-area specialists. In our Lower School, teachers differentiate curriculum, instruction and class / homework, so each student in the classroom receives an education that fits (and continues to fit) as students mature and individual needs change. A full slate of empirically validated academic and social-emotional supports remediate and accelerate to adapt to each student’s strengths and challenges in each subject. Beyond the three R’s, a wide range of specials classes enrich each day. Our Talent Development program starts young with KidWorks, which gives each child the chance to find areas of passion that can be systemically nurtured and woven into their experience of school as a home base for joyful learning. The tailored curriculum and instruction of our Middle and Upper School dovetails with and expands on the Lower School’s focus on classroom-based instruction, so students are empowered to take ownership of their learning process and goals as they gradually prepare for college. 6th to 12th graders continue to access a menu of empirically validated pull-out and push-in supports, as needed, to advance their learning and specialization. In BASIS classes, students receive 1:1 academic acceleration or support from content-area specialists. We incorporate students’ unique needs and passions into each school day, offering opportunities for the development of individual talents (IndieStudies) that become the foundation for a college major and keep motivation at the heart of each school day. Beyond taking college entry requirements and college level courses, our Upper School students choose their electives, acquire mentors, develop a portfolio, apply for competitive summer programs, and intern during the school day. Across grades, a multidisciplinary plan is created that targets each student's unique needs in the context of a classroom of peers, where extensive enrichment, acceleration and remediation options complement our robustly differentiated academic curriculum. We employ evidence-based best practices — a broad range of executive functions training programs (OTMP/OST, SRSD, etc.), Positive Behavior Supports, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, daily report cards (DRCs), self-reflection, a consonant collection of skills- and goal-oriented therapeutic approaches (Zones of Regulation, CBT, DBT), as needed — in order to improv student self-awareness, increase the ability to ask for and leverage help, and develop a self-regulation toolkit in the social-emotional, behavioral, sensory/physical, and academic learning domains that students will take with them when they graduate from our program.

Lang's Talent Development offers KidWorks for Lower Schoolers to explore interests and IndieStudies for Middle & Upper Schoolers to dive deep into personal projects, with mentor support. SUPPORTING THE GIFTED & TALENTED EXCEPTIONALITIES OF OUR 2e STUDENTS Supporting Giftedness Learn More Gifted and talented 2e students often demonstrate advanced cognitive abilities, intense curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills. However, they may also experience asynchronous development—where intellectual strengths outpace social-emotional skills—or face perfectionism, under-stimulation, or disengagement when not adequately challenged. Twice-exceptional (2e) gifted students may struggle with executive function, anxiety, or learning differences, complicating their ability to fully access their intellectual potential in traditional settings. At The Lang School, support for the gifts and talents of our students goes beyond acceleration; it includes enrichment, individualized pacing, and social-emotional development. Curriculum design emphasizes depth over breadth, encouraging inquiry-based, interdisciplinary exploration. Educators work to nurture intellectual passions while supporting emotional well-being, helping students develop resilience, adaptability, and a sense of purpose. 1. Individualized and Enriched Academics Differentiated Instruction: Lessons are adapted to challenge students at their readiness levels while reinforcing essential skills. Independent & Passion Projects: Opportunities for deep dives into areas of interest through programs like IndieStudies. Advanced Coursework: Access to high-level material, including college-level content, for those ready to progress. 2. Social-Emotional and Executive Function Supports Addressing Perfectionism: Coaching to manage high expectations of self and others. Executive Skills Coaching: Support in planning, organization, and time management for complex projects. Group Dynamics: Facilitated social groups help students navigate peer relationships and collaborative learning. 3. Strength-Based Engagement Interest-Led Learning: Students pursue authentic, personally meaningful projects that build ownership of their education. Creative Expression: Incorporating the arts, design, and innovative problem-solving into academic work. Celebrating Unique Talents: Recognizing intellectual, creative, and social contributions to build confidence. 4. Flexible Pacing and Acceleration Curricular Compacting: Reducing redundancy to make room for enrichment or acceleration. Multi-Age Grouping: Opportunities to learn alongside peers with similar intellectual readiness. Dual Enrollment & Mentorships: Collaborations with universities or professionals for advanced learning. 5. Interdisciplinary and Family Collaboration Team-Based Planning: Regular collaboration between teachers, counselors, and families to balance academic challenge and emotional support. Parent Partnership: Providing families with strategies for supporting gifted learners at home. Holistic Progress Monitoring: Tracking academic, social, and emotional growth to inform ongoing adjustments. In Practice: A gifted student at The Lang School might: Design a self-directed research project combining their passion for art and physics. Receive coaching on managing perfectionism when tackling challenging assignments. Work with older peers in an advanced math seminar. Present a passion project to experts in their field of interest. Collaborate with staff and family to balance rigorous academics with self-care strategies. In Essence: The Lang School supports gifted and talented students by combining academic rigor with individualized enrichment and emotional growth. Through flexible, strength-based programming and collaborative support, students are empowered to explore their passions, take intellectual risks, and thrive both academically and personally. Mapping Lang’s Support for Gifted and Talented Students onto the Domains of Practice Connection Building mentoring relationships that encourage intellectual risk-taking Facilitating peer networks with like-minded learners Partnering with families to support growth beyond the classroom Rigor Offering advanced and enriched coursework with flexible pacing Encouraging interdisciplinary exploration through passion projects Providing opportunities for dual enrollment, mentorship, and authentic research Engagement Leveraging personal interests to drive meaningful learning experiences Celebrating creative and academic contributions to build confidence Integrating collaborative and independent projects to develop leadership and agency Planning & Preparation Responsibilities Creating individualized learning plans that balance challenge and support Monitoring academic, social, and emotional growth for holistic development Coordinating interdisciplinary opportunities for enriched learning Broader Connections Coaching parents on supporting giftedness at home Engaging in professional development around gifted education and twice-exceptionality Contributing to schoolwide programming that fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity 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. Learn More about Supporting Challenges