Bridges Academy is a college preparatory school for "twice-exceptional" students in grades 5-12. Bridges Academy empowers students to thrive academically and socially through small classes, differentiated instruction, and a compassionate community in which both gifts and differences are recognized and respected. Student-centered is the best word to define the students’ educational experience. The curriculum and educational opportunities are built on profound understanding of twice-exceptional students. Participants become familiar with the Bridges Educational Model and its use in planning for success for gifted youngsters with social, attention, and/or learning differences.