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Organizations: National

 
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
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Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child and maturing adolescent. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education in to an art that educates the whole child—the heart and the hands, as well as the head.
http://www.awsna.org/index.html
 
 
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Full Sail: Real World Education (Winter Park, FL)
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Full Sail Real World Education is a media arts college that has graduated scores of award-winning music, production and design professionals over the last 25 years. Degrees for creative minds include Computer Animation, Digital Media, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Design & Development, Recording Arts and Show Production & Touring.
http://www.fullsail.com/
 
 
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Waldorf Answers
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This website provides a presentation on Waldorf education developed by Rudolf Steiner. Find a helpful FAQ page, the definition of Anthroposophy, a list of published studies and more items of interest. Note: this site represents the personal views of the authors and is not an official position statement of any Waldorf school, association of Waldorf schools or the Anthroposophical Society.
http://www.waldorfanswers.org/index.htm
 
 
Schools & Programs: Math & Science Programs

 
Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Math, and Technology at Wheeler High School (Marietta, GA)
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The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Math, and Technology at Wheeler High School is a public coeducational magnet school for grades 9-12, located in Marietta, Georgia. The Center is a specialized magnet program offering Cobb County high school students a unique and advanced curriculum in science, math, and technology. This highly anticipated program began operations in the fall of 2000 in a new 33,000 square foot facility designed especially for the program and located on the campus of Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. Instructio...
http://www.wheelermagnet.com/

 
Georgia Academy of Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (GAMES), (Cochran, GA)
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GAMES is an accelerated prorgram for juniors and seniors on the Middle Georgia College campus in Cochran, Georgia. The program gives students the opportunity to spend their last two years of high school at Middle Georgia College, during which they will earn their high school diploma AND their Associate Degree in fields of math or science. Rising high school juniors and seniors are elgible for the program as long as they meet the stringent admission criteria.
http://web2.mgc.edu/natsci/games/gameshome.html

 
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (Aurora, IL)
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The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is a public coeducational residential school for grades 10-12, located in Aurora, Illinois. It is an internationally recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's residential educational program serves Illinois students talented in mathematics and science; its professional development Center (The Center @ IMSA) serves schools, educational systems, teachers ...
http://www.imsa.edu

 
Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science (Worcester, MA)
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The Academy is a collaborative effort among the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the high schools of Massachusetts to identify and nurture students with exceptional mathematics and science aptitudes.
http://www.massacademy.org/

 
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (Oklahoma City, OK)
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The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathmatics is a public, coeducational residential high school for grades 11-12, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is designed for the academically gifted students in mathematics and science.
http://www.ossm.edu/

 
South Carolina's Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (Hartsville, SC)
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The school is a residential high school for academically advanced juniors and seniors located in Hartsville, South Carolina. It offers a flexible, enriched, and balanced curriculum with a special focus on science and math.
http://www.scgssm.org

 
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) (Denton, TX)
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The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) allows high school aged Texas students, who are gifted in Math and Science to complete a curriculum of college coursework through the University of North Texas. This two-year program requires students to follow a set schedule the first semester, and thereafter allows them to choose electives.
http://www.tams.unt.edu/

 
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (Columbus, MS)
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The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is a state supported public coeducational residential school for Mississippi residents in grades 11-12, located in Columbus, Mississippi. The school's curriculum is innovative and rigorous. While meeting the legislative mandate to emphasize the mathematics and sciences, there are also many opportunities for exploration of computer science, literature, social sciences, music, and the arts. With programs directed at development of body, mind, and spirit, MSMS is a community of scholars, where you...
http://www.msms.k12.ms.us/MSMS_Site/index.htm
 
 
Schools & Programs: Independent

 
Conserve School (Land O'Lakes, WI)
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Conserve School is a private coeducational college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12, located in Land O'Lakes, Wisconsin. This nonsectarian school places an emphasis on environmental stewardship, ethics and leadership, and innovative uses of technology. It is located on 1,200 wooded acres in northern Wisconsin. Conserve School offers a unique, integrated program with an interdisciplinary, experiential curriculum; challenging and fun outdoor activities; and a warm, family-like living environment. Conserve School prepares students not o...
http://www.conserveschool.org

 
Hampshire Country School (Rindge, NH)
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Hampshire Country School is a private boarding school for boys ages 9-15, located in Rindge, New Hampshire. The school is for boys of high ability who need a personal environment with an unusual amount of adult attention and structure. Hampshire Country School can provide appropriate structure and support for certain students with nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, and other disorders; but it is not a treatment program. It is designed instead to involve and educate the bright, active, and interested sid...
http://hampshirecountryschool.com/index.html

 
Pioneer School (Veradale, WA)
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The educational philosophy at Pioneer School is based on a thematic approach to education. Every year we choose four to six special topics for in-depth study. Each topic serves as a vehicle for teaching subjects such as Math, Science, Reading, Spelling and Social Studies. It is the belief that standard subjects are more meaningful to students and skills are more readily acquired when taught in the context of an interesting theme. It is our belief that immersion in an area of study allows the students to experience success and the satisfact...
http://www.pioneerschool.com/

 
 
Schools & Programs: College Affiliated

 
EPGY English Department
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This distance learning program through EPGY offers English courses from the fourth-grade level through the Advanced Placement level. Students are placed into English Expository Writing courses based on age and standardized test scores.
http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/english/

 
Program for the Exceptionally Gifted (PEG) - Mary Baldwin College (VA)
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Located in Stauton, Virginia, this unique all-girl school offers an opportunity for bright and accomplished young women to complete college during their high school years while living in a fully supervised residence hall. Located on the campus of Mary Baldwin College, which has been in existence for over 150 years, prospective students can apply from their eighth-grade year and on. Prospective PEG students are accepted based upon giftedness, consistent academic achievement and personal maturity.
http://www.mbc.edu/peg/index.asp
 
 
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Beach High School
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Beach High School is a non-traditional school that offers students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working independently. Students can even earn the diploma through distance learning. Beach High School also offers counseling regarding educational options; information about educational resources; and college admissions counseling.
http://members.cruzio.com/~beachhi/home.html

 
Blair Science Magnet (Silver Spring, MD)
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"In 1985, Montgomery County Public Schools opened its Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program within Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Magnet Program is designed to offer accelerated, interdisciplinary courses in science, mathematics, and computer science for highly able students particularly interested in these subjects."
http://www.mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/

 
Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (New York, NY)
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This school is a public coeducational day school for grades 9-12, located in New York, New York. This is a facility where the most gifted and talented public school students of New York City could pursue their talents in art or music, while also completing a full academic program of instruction.
http://www.laguardiahs.org/

 
Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen, MI)
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Interlochen Arts Academy is a private, coeducational residential high school dedicated to the arts. Located in Interlochen, Michigan, IAA is the nation's top fine arts boarding high school. Students come to study music, visual arts, dance, creative writing, theatre arts and college-preparatory academics with an extraordinarily distinguished faculty and staff. Students also benefit from frequent visits from guest artists. The Academy is located on a 1,200 acre wooded campus five hours northwest of Detroit.
http://www.interlochen.org/academy/

 
Interlochen Center for the Arts
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Interlochen Center for the Arts provides an enriching experience for highly talented and motivated students and patrons interested in the arts through a variety of rigorous and inspiring programs. Services include:
  • Arts Camp - a summer school for grades 3 to 12
  • Arts Academy - a boarding fine arts high school
  • College of Creative Arts - a series of classes for adults
  • Pathfinder - an arts-integrated pre-K to grade 8 school
  • Arts Festival - theatre, music and exhibitions year round
  • Public Radio...
    http://www.interlochen.org/

 
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center (Chicago, IL)
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This public school has been ranked number 1 among 30 other public schools.
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/il/1506

 
Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (Natchitoches, LA)
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The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is a state-supported residential high school for high achieving, gifted and talented students from throughout Louisiana.
http://www.lsmsa.edu

 
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Durham, NC)
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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a public coeducational residential high school for North Carolina residents in grades 11-12, located in Durham, North Carolina. A FREE statewide residential magnet school for students with a strong aptitude and interest in math and science. An affiliate school of the University of North Carolina System.
http://www.ncssm.edu

 
North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem, NC)
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The North Carolina Schools of the Arts is a residential High School and College for students who are pursuing a career in the Arts. The mission of this school is to train talented students for professional careers in the arts. School of the Arts graduates go on to dance with American Ballet Theatre; sing at the Metropolitan Opera; act on Broadway and in film; design Emmy and Tony-Award winning shows; and win student Academy Awards.
http://www.ncarts.edu/

 
Saginaw Arts & Science Academy (SASA) (Saginaw, MI)
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Since 1981, this academy has been providing learning opportunities especially for gifted/talented students. The school has produced many award winning individuals: two Presidential Scholars, three Congressional pages, State and International Science and Engineering Fair Award winners, top award winners in the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition.
http://sasa-academy.org/

 
    
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