MAGE Events
Upcoming Events
Join us in-person or online for upcoming advocacy meetings, meet-ups, conferences, and more!
MENSA and MAGE at Sage for a Hands-on Discovery Day
Join us for a fun day of Hands-on Discovery with MENSA and MAGE at the Sage School in Foxboro!
171 Mechanic Street Foxboro, MA 02035
We’ll have:
Hands-On STEM Explorations
Sage School Tours
Great for Ages 3-11
Fun Experiments
Connect with School Staff
Snacks and Refreshments
Meet Gifted Education Specialists
SAGE Fall open House
Are you looking for an educational environment where your gifted child can truly thrive? The Sage School in Foxboro invites your family to join us for our fall Open House and experience our vibrant community firsthand. Meet our dedicated educators, explore our classrooms, and discover how we bring joyful rigor, deep curiosity, and kind connection to life every single day. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our advanced academic approach, ask questions, and see exactly what makes Sage such a special place for gifted minds to learn and grow.
Link to Register: https://sageschool.org/admission/admission-events/?utm_source=MAGE+&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Mage+Newsletter+Open+House&utm_id=Open+House+
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
2TametheshamE is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”.
When Capable Readers Struggle: The Hidden Impact of Stealth Dyslexia. Reel
Does your child read well – but not easily? Do they take much longer than expected to complete reading assignments, avoid reading despite being highly curious, or seem exhausted after tasks that involve reading? For some gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, strong intelligence and advanced vocabulary can mask underlying reading challenges. When a child’s reading skills appear “fine” on the surface but don’t match their overall abilities, there may be more going on beneath the surface.
This session will explore stealth dyslexia – a lesser-known presentation of dyslexia in which bright learners often compensate so effectively that their challenges go unnoticed. We’ll discuss what stealth dyslexia looks like, why some children are identified late, and why reading at grade level does not always mean reading is effortless or efficient.
We’ll also explore common misconceptions and questions parents face:
Why do some people doubt a child could have dyslexia if they read well?
Do school screeners catch these learners?
What types of evaluations reveal hidden reading challenges?
How do processing speed, ADHD, anxiety, and other co-occurring differences affect the picture?
And how can stealth dyslexia show up at school as avoidance, perfectionism, fatigue, or behaviors that may be mistaken for lack of effort or attention issues?
This session is for parents who wonder why reading seems harder for their child than it should, why their capable learner struggles despite strong abilities, or whether there may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle.
This event will be recorded and emailed to all RSVPs.
This event will have live Spanish translation.
Reel: The Complexity of “Motivation” in Our 2e Children
The Complexity of “Motivation” in Our 2e Children
A New Fall Series, Four-Week Facilitated Small Group Discussion for Parents
Wednesdays: October 21 and 28; November 4 and 11, 2026
7:00–8:00 p.m. Pacific Time | Virtual
Space is limited to 8 participants.
Why can a child spend hours absorbed in something they love but struggle to begin a seemingly simple assignment? Why do rewards, consequences, reminders, and even carefully designed systems sometimes fail to help?
Motivation in twice-exceptional and neurodivergent children is rarely simple. What looks like avoidance, resistance, inconsistency, or a lack of effort may reflect overwhelm, anxiety, executive functioning demands, or a need for greater autonomy and connection. When we look beneath the surface, we can better understand what our children need to engage and move forward.
During this four-week facilitated discussion series, we will move beyond the question, “How do I get my child to do this?” and explore a more useful one: “What is making it hard for my child to engage, and what might help?”
Together, we will explore:
What motivation is and what it is not
Why interest, autonomy, purpose, and connection matter
How executive functioning, regulation, anxiety, and perfectionism can affect engagement
What may be underneath avoidance, resistance, or “I don’t care”
Practical, neurodivergent-affirming ways to reduce barriers and support motivation
How to balance empathy and flexibility with expectations and skill-building
This is not a lecture series. Teresa Nair will facilitate conversations that connect current research and research-informed practices with the unique experiences and needs of each family.
We will draw from REEL’s extensive library of 2e resources and trusted network of professionals and experts while exploring what these ideas mean for you, your child, and your family. Together, we will build a supportive community where families can feel understood and learn from one another.
Whether you come to listen and learn or to share and explore, this space is for you.
Courtney Edman: Reframing Motivation. MAGE Community Series
Courtney Edman
from
2TametheShamE
Reframing Motivation: An Executive Function–Informed Approach to Help Kids Get Going
followed by a
MAGE community discussion
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
2TametheShamE is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
REEL: 2e Private School & Educational Options Panel
2e Private School & Educational Options Panel
Thursday, September 24, 7:00–8:30pm PT
Parents of 2e learners often have trouble finding an ideal learning environment for their child. Should you stay in public school, try private school, homeschool, or try a unique school format? The answer is: It depends!
Hear from our panel of parents about their experiences weighing school options for their children; our parent panelists each have 2e children who have attended various public, private, homeschool, charter, and online schools through the years.
Local schools consultant, Lauren Meltzer, will discuss client experiences and answer your questions. Learn about the pros and cons of various learning environments, the signs it’s time to make a change, and the process of finding a good-fit school for your 2e learner.
*This event will not be recorded because it includes personal information from our panelists. We will publish a blog post after this session summarizing the key highlights.
This event will have live Spanish translation.
Reel: Raising an Organized Child: 5 Steps to Strengthen Executive Function
Raising an Organized Child: 5 Steps to Strengthen Executive Function
Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Zoom
The Neurodiversity Education Series features renowned educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. The series equips families with practical tools to support neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and related learning differences.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Dr. Damon Korb teaches five steps to raising organized-thinking kids that parents can use throughout a child’s development, from infancy through adolescence, to build executive function skills.
The executive functions oversee how we think about order, time, and space and require the ability to consider multiple simultaneous thoughts to demonstrate insight and grasp the big picture.
Damon Korb, MD, is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, author of Raising an Organized Child, and founder of the Center for Developing Minds in Silicon Valley.
Parents/caregivers, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Order Confirmation under "Additional Information." Link also emailed to registrants on the day of the event.
The Neurodiversity Education Series is presented by Silicon Valley nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Sequoia Healthcare District.
For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityeducationseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.
Gifted Roads: Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child
Gifted Roads ~
Support & Resources for Gifted and Multi-Exceptional People
Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child
6 Sessions
Tuesdays, September 22 - October 27, 2026
7:00 - 8:15pm CDT Via Zoom
Being the parent or caregiver of gifted and twice-exceptional children doesn’t suddenly become simple when they become adults. How do you stay connected, communicate well, respect independence, and support a gifted or 2e adult child on the bumpy road of adulthood without overstepping? Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, and compassionate conversation.
Gifted kids are often bewildering– this doesn’t change when they grow up. In this informal, six-session online conversation series, parents and caregivers gather with others who are also exploring territory parenting books don’t cover. All sessions are guided by experienced facilitators, but the heart of the group is the parents and caregivers themselves. You’ll have space to ask questions, share experiences, and listen to each other. After each session, participants receive a summary of key insights along with access to a shared folder of practical resources that grows throughout the series.
The Details:
Date: Tuesdays, September 22 thru October 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:15 pm Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)
Discussion Guides: Carol Malueg and Joan Larson
Cost: $150 per household (includes parenting and caregiving partners)
Contact support@giftedroads.com for scholarship availability or if you’d like to provide a scholarship for another attendee. Location: Virtual—a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the first meeting. We encourage you to find a quiet, child-free spot for the discussions as having children present will inhibit some parenting conversations.Let us know if you have any questions! We’ll be happy to hear from you. You’re welcome here.
~Gifted Roads, Email carol@malueg.com
Carol Malueg, M.A., GCT, 2e, is a learning coach and consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional education and support. Carol serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF). She was honored with the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award in 2020. Carol has trained hundreds of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Model Parent Group Facilitators worldwide and was awarded the SENG Presidential Award for Distinguished Service in 2021. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students. Her company, Gifted Roads, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan.
More information and online registration: Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
MAGE Community Series: Acceleration
Dr MaryGrace Stewart
Acceleration: From Anxiety and Angst to Acceptance
followed by a
MAGE community discussion
Calmer Con - Boston
Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience.
September 12, 2026
http://www.calmercon.org/
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
Summer Program at Kaleidoscope
Summer Program at Kaleidoscope
A one-week full-day advanced program for high ability learners at
K I T E (Kaleidoscope Institute for Thinking Excellence)
July 27-31, 2026
DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez online discussion
MAGE Community Series: MA DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez followed by a MAGE community discussion.
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Summer Sage Week 5 Starts
Summer Sage 2026 weekly summer programs.
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
MAGE Family Picnic
MAGE Community Picnic: Bring yourselves and snacks or a picnic lunch and come hang out with other MAGE families!
Home of Noreen Hughes
35 Bright Street, Waltham
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
Summer Sage Week 4 Starts
Summer Sage 2026 offers families of students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 a fresh, engaging, and deeply enriching experience that is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Our program blends imagination with purpose—inviting children to explore big ideas, build skills, and grow with confidence in a joyful summer setting.
Week 1: Stage, Studio, and Beyond (6/22-6/25)
Week 2: Real World Skills Summit (6/29-7/2)
Week 3: Passages and Pathways (7/6-7/10)
Week 4: Secret Agent Summer School (7/13-7/17)
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
Summer Sage Week 3 Starts
Register here!
Summer Sage 2026 offers families of students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 a fresh, engaging, and deeply enriching experience that is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Our program blends imagination with purpose—inviting children to explore big ideas, build skills, and grow with confidence in a joyful summer setting.
Week 1: Stage, Studio, and Beyond (6/22-6/25)
Week 2: Real World Skills Summit (6/29-7/2)
Week 3: Passages and Pathways (7/6-7/10)
Week 4: Secret Agent Summer School (7/13-7/17)
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
Summer Sage Week 2 Starts
Register here!
Summer Sage 2026 offers families of students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 a fresh, engaging, and deeply enriching experience that is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Our program blends imagination with purpose—inviting children to explore big ideas, build skills, and grow with confidence in a joyful summer setting.
Week 1: Stage, Studio, and Beyond (6/22-6/25)
Week 2: Real World Skills Summit (6/29-7/2)
Week 3: Passages and Pathways (7/6-7/10)
Week 4: Secret Agent Summer School (7/13-7/17)
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
Summer Sage Starts
Register here!
Summer Sage 2026 offers families of students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 a fresh, engaging, and deeply enriching experience that is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Our program blends imagination with purpose—inviting children to explore big ideas, build skills, and grow with confidence in a joyful summer setting.
Week 1: Stage, Studio, and Beyond (6/22-6/25)
Week 2: Real World Skills Summit (6/29-7/2)
Week 3: Passages and Pathways (7/6-7/10)
Week 4: Secret Agent Summer School (7/13-7/17)
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
Register for Summer Sage
Register here!
Summer Sage 2026 offers families of students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 a fresh, engaging, and deeply enriching experience that is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Our program blends imagination with purpose—inviting children to explore big ideas, build skills, and grow with confidence in a joyful summer setting.
Week 1: Stage, Studio, and Beyond (6/22-6/25)
Week 2: Real World Skills Summit (6/29-7/2)
Week 3: Passages and Pathways (7/6-7/10)
Week 4: Secret Agent Summer School (7/13-7/17)
Week 5: Game On! (7/20-7/24)
Week 6: Portal to the Realms (7/27-7/31)
Parenting a Screenager
Back by popular demand, the topic is "Parenting a Screenager!" Our presenter will be discussing the positive and negative impact of screen use, sharing what actually works at home, and helping attendees create a family screen plan.
It would be wonderful to see you there! Here is the link to register. Please also feel free to pass this invite along to anyone in your network who might like to attend.
MAGE Board Meeting
MAGE Board Zoom Call.
Email president@massgifted.org for more information.
2TametheshamE: “Ask Anything”
Our company is offering a FREE monthly parent support group called “Ask Anything”. The group aims to provide an open, welcoming, and supportive space for parents raising neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults.
Would you mind sharing the attached flyer with your community? Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link to our Ask Anything community.
KITE summer camp registration is open!
Registration is open at www.kaleidoscopekids.com
K I T E
(Kaleidoscope Institute for Thinking Excellence)
July 27-31, 2026
A one-week full-day advanced program for high ability learners in grades
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 7
Location: Pike School, 34 Sunset Rock Road, Andover, Massachusetts
KITE 2026 Theme: “MYSTERIES AND MARVELS”
Cost: $550+ Extended Day options available
“Mysteries and Marvels” works beautifully as a theme for high-ability learners because it taps into their natural curiosity and love of big, open-ended questions. It’s broad enough to cover history, scienceu, literature, and creativity, while also giving room for deep dives and hands-on exploration.
WHO SHOULD COME TO KITE?
If your child grasps new concepts quickly and deeply, asks questions that show depth of understanding, often adds that “something extra” to a project, does not require any in-classroom support, seems motivated to explore new ideas, and/or spends time waiting for others to “catch up”... then we highly recommend that you try the KITE program this summer. Please feel free to call us at (978) 494-3978 or email kelsea@kaleidoscopekids.com any time to discuss your child and to determine whether the KITE program would be a good match.
Gift-a-Palooza 2026
Join us as we celebrate Gifted & Thriving's 5th annual Gift-a-Palooza Virtual Summit on Giftedness & Neurodiversity! This 2 day online live, and interactive summit on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25th, 2026 is dedicated to helping individuals and families in our Gifted and Multi-Exceptional community move from a place of surviving to thriving, by coming together to share and explore our unique experiences, challenges and joys.
Check out this link to register today and secure your discounted ticket OF ONLY $57 ($97 regular price)! Register Here to Secure Your Discounted Summit Ticket
For only $57 you will get a lifetime of valuable, informative, practical information you can put to use immediately. Whether you are a gifted/neurodiverse parent, a gifted individual trying to navigate this ever changing world, an educator or professional who supports our gifted community, or any neurodiverse person, this conference is for you! We hope you will join us for another amazing summit!
But don't wait - this special discounted price only lasts until March 15th - so REGISTER TODAY!!
Gift-a-Palooza 2026
Join us as we celebrate Gifted & Thriving's 5th annual Gift-a-Palooza Virtual Summit on Giftedness & Neurodiversity! This 2 day online live, and interactive summit on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25th, 2026 is dedicated to helping individuals and families in our Gifted and Multi-Exceptional community move from a place of surviving to thriving, by coming together to share and explore our unique experiences, challenges and joys.
Check out this link to register today and secure your discounted ticket OF ONLY $57 ($97 regular price)! Register Here to Secure Your Discounted Summit Ticket
For only $57 you will get a lifetime of valuable, informative, practical information you can put to use immediately. Whether you are a gifted/neurodiverse parent, a gifted individual trying to navigate this ever changing world, an educator or professional who supports our gifted community, or any neurodiverse person, this conference is for you! We hope you will join us for another amazing summit!
But don't wait - this special discounted price only lasts until March 15th - so REGISTER TODAY!!