How does VEG compare to other Long Island enrichment programs?
the only program offering enrichment classes seven days a week unlike most Long Island enrichment programs
has small classes and private instruction for ages 4-17
has a small student-teacher ratio
each curriculum is designed and constantly adapted to meet the needs and interests of its students
is one of the only Long Island enrichment programs offering private enrichment as well as classes to gifted students of all ages including preschoolers and home schooled children, public and private school gifted students as well as gifted students preparing for college admissions exams
offers free guidance and support to VEG parents when communicating with classroom teachers and school administrators
provides free customized enrichment packets to be used by the VEG students' classroom teachers or school administrators
arranges free discussion groups in local school districts helping other parents of gifted children in the community
General information about our Long Island enrichment programs:
has over 340 students enrolled in grades pre-kindergarten through high school
consists of students from more than twenty-five school districts and private schools in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, Queens and Manhattan
is comprised of gifted and talented students that have scored in the 90th percentile or higher on national achievement tests with IQ's scores generally between 130 and 160
holds two-three hours classes that meet once a week
allows its students to make up missed classes by attending another same age grouping
in comparison to other Long Island enrichment programs,
VEG introduces new accelerated curriculum topics, solely written by VEG, every six to eight weeks
emphasizes the importance of proper grammar, syntax and the organization of thoughts in all writing assignments
a sorely needed curriculum of advanced geography is implemented in all grade groupings. Facts about our continents and their political borders, capital cities, cultural characteristics, famous landmarks and topographical features are taught and memorized forever using the Phillips RBM Approach (Reawakening Brilliant Minds). Simultaneously, the significance of "relative locations" is analyzed revealing the underlying reasons for the interconnection of geographical phenomena.
utilizes 20 computers (one computer for every child), interactive whiteboards, laser printers and six state-of-the-art digital microscopes
enhances VEG's highly challenging and creative curriculum with its state-of-the art, infrared, interactive 9' x 4' whiteboard
holds 2,100 books in its library for students to use in class or at
home
teaches accelerated curriculum units that are least two grade levels above the students' current grades
Program Highlights:
its curriculum is constantly changing based on the dynamics and academic proficiency of each class
implements highly "differentiated" instruction closely following Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
offers a unique blend of advanced academic topics, continually reinforced writing instruction, creative thinking, competitive activities, and international academic competitions
unlike other enrichment programs Long island has to offer, VEG combines "horizontal" enrichment" with "vertical acceleration" to accommodate the needs of academically advanced home schooled children.
fosters positive working relationships with other gifted students in their communities through challenging, interactive cooperative research projects and creative problem-solving
