The First School for Gifted Children in Romania

Briefly
Gifted
Gifted children have the
intelligence of an adult, but the
emotions of a child
CURRENTLY
IN FUTURE
underachieving
+6% for Romania
Unfortunately, 97% of them
are underachieving and
80% will end up being
mediocre*
More than 6% of children can
change the future of Romania; we
have the highest percentage of
gifted children in Europe**
SOLUTION = TAILORED EDUCATION
*Source: “Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth” David Lubinsky, Camilla
Benbow (the longest-running study in gifted children, which was conducted for 35
years)
: http://www.evz.ro/doar-3-dintre-copiii-supradotati-reusesc-in-viata-907227.html
**estimation source: NAGC; the percentage is applied to a population of 3,211 millions of children below 15 years as per INS:
Press release no. 143 dated 26 June 2012 of the Center for Gifted Education
Only an education tailored according to the cognitive and emotional needs of gifted children and
the watchful guidance for each of them can help them achieve their true potential and create the
inspirational leaders of the future society
Briefly
People with the largest and most relevant
experience in the education of gifted children,
the international expert in gifted education,
Florian Colceag
and Monica Gheorghiu, by the non-profit
organization, the Center for Gifted Education,
propose us
Monica Gheorghiu, MBA
12 years of experience in the education of gifted
children
Woman of the Year 2012 for the Defense and Promotion
of Child Rights
Stipendiary of the Soros Foundation at CEU Business
School
Weatherhead School of Business USA
Member of Mensa UK
setting up the first school
for gifted children
Florian Colceag
PhD in Economics
World record:
84 medals at International Mathematical Olympiads
(of which 60 gold medals)
Member of the Roma Club,
Member of World Council for Gifted and Talented
Children,
European Member of Council for High Ability,
Briefly
The costs for the functioning of the school (more than EUR 10,000 student/year)
may become accessible (less than EUR 4,000 student/year) only with
the help of public fundraising:
redirecting 2% of the income tax, 20% of the profit tax,
CSR funds, donations and sponsorships
in value of EUR 284,000 during the first year
How do we define gifted children?
Children with an IQ* above 130
Children who could
easily accelerate 2-7
grades beyond their
physical age
In heterogenous classes, gifted
children stand out more often
through the problems they create
**, rather than through their real
potential (have EQ* and SQ*
below average)
“To have the intelligence of an adult and the emotions of a
child combined in a childish body is to encounter certain
difficulties.” (Hollingworth, 1942)
* IQ= intelligence quotient, EQ=emotional quotient, SQ= social quotient
** centralization of several studies : http://giftededu.ro/resources/Beneficiile-educatiei-copiilor-supradotati-Cercetari-internationale.pdf
Where do the results of gifted children rank in the
school’s classic average values?
Gifted children who do
not meet others to
share their passions
with, run the risk of
feeling excluded,
become arrogant or
mediocre
“80% of the high-ability
children become
mediocre because of not
being involved in
programs to develop their
abilities” and “only 3% of
the gifted children will
succeed in life”*
The existing schools
attended by gifted children
should offer, among others,
options such as:
differentiated curriculum,
curriculum compacting,
course acceleration,
tunneling (two years in one)
and, most important, mentorcoordinated enrichment
activities. This does NOT
happen.
*study conducted since 1974 up to the present time http://www.evz.ro/doar-3-dintre-copiii-supradotati-reusesc-in-viata-907227.html
How would Romania benefit from a school for gifted children?
GDP increase
Gifted children educated
according to their needs and
potential have an impact on
the GDP increase of the
respective country*
Development
They register twice up to 8
times more patents than
the rest of the population **
Inspirational Leadership
These children may become
inspirational leaders of the
future society. In school they
are taught that each of us can
make a difference, and the
principle “Pay it Forward” is
one of the school’s leading
principles.
Both developed countries and countries in Central and Eastern Europe already have schools for gifted children.
*source: “Cognitive Capitalism: The Effect of Cognitive Ability on Wealth, as mediated through scientific Achievement and Economic Freedom”, Heiner
Rinderman, James Thompson, May 2011**
About Leonardo Gifted School
The school which Einstein would gladly have attended
The best curriculum and didactic
technologies validated at
international level and a
multidisciplinary hands-on
approach.
Selection at international standards
with 8 stages (test result IQ>130,
evaluation of psychical development
by a psychologist, group behavioural
evaluation, motivational interviewing
for parents, workshop for parents)
Prepares them for
areas of activity
which we cannot
imagine
nowadays
Both cognitive and emotional
and social development are
worked upon (EQ* and SQ*)
Basic curriculum is taught by
teachers with double or triple
specialisations, experts or
personalities, with a passion for
teaching and work experience with
gifted children
Each day, the enrichment will help children understand the meaning of mastery through mentors with double or
triple specialisations, experts or personalities with a passion for teaching and work experience with gifted children.
Prof. FLORIAN COLCEAG will be one of the mentors of children above 9 years
* IQ= intelligence quotient, EQ=emotional quotient, SQ= social quotient
About Leonardo Gifted School
The school which Einstein would gladly have attended
In September 2016, the school
may open with
min. 1 group of 6-9 years old
(15 children) and 1 group of
9-12 years (15 children)
The first year in
Bucharest.
During the next
years, it can
extend in the
country.
Starting with 2017:
- the extension in the number of
groups and age categories in
Bucharest
- approaches to form groups or
schools in the country
- approaches to found middle
school in Bucharest
- financing Emil Palade green
campus
About the Center for Gifted Education,
the school’s initiator and coordinator
Des
The Center for Gifted Education
is a non-profit organisation,
with the mission to discover
and develop the potential of
high ability children (gifted),
through gifted education
which should make use of and
develop the best curriculum
validated at international level,
in order to discover and
develop the children's natural
skills and potential.
Throughout the past 5 years,
we have accumulated more
than 1500 hours of direct
work with the gifted
children, more than 1000
children tested at
international standards and
more than 150 children
attended the organization’s
weekend academic program.
As a result of he success
registered, (100% satisfaction
among gifted children), and in
order to cover a real social
need, reflected in the parents’
appeals as well, the Center for
Gifted Education plans to
open the Leonardo Gifted
School in September 2016.
The non-profit organisation is run by Monica Gheorghiu,
under the guidance of the international expert in gifted education, Florian Colceag
Academic partners
Members of ECHA, European Council for High
Ability, ECHA representative in Romania:
European Talent Point
Members of AERO and Big Picture Learning
Design;
BPLUSA's mission is to educate a nation, with
an education tailored to each child. InternationalAuditGlobalConsultingProject:
The most recent activities ofDes
the Center for Gifted Education
KIDx
National Conference for Parents The Needs of Gifted Children
Bright Summer Program
Graduation Gifted School
(weekend program)
Training course for trainers
The children meeting Prof. Florian Colceag
within the programs of the Center for Gifted Education
Financing Structure
Scholarships
30 scholarships x EUR 6500
the tuition fee can be lowered from EUR 10.500/year TO EUR 4.000/year
Subtotal: EUR 195.000
Barter or financial support
IT equipment, furniture, office supplies,
catering services, cars and
transportation services for students,
fuel, marketing and PR services, HR
services, internet and phone
subscription, gas, energy, security, rent
Subtotal: EUR 89.204
Total financing needed: EUR 284.204
the tuition fees of EUR 4000/year paid by the parents will be added to cover all costs
Would you like to support us?
Here are several options:
20% profit tax
CSR funds
You may redirect 20%
of your company’s
income tax, up to a
limit of 0.5% of the
turnover.
Each quarter of year.
You may allocate one
part of the company’s
CSR budget for this
school.
2% income tax
As legal person, you
may redirect 2% of
the income tax until
25 May 2016
Donation
As legal person or
company, you may
donate money, objects,
services or counselling
The 200, 230 forms and the sponsorship agreement are available here: http://leonardoschool.ro/sponsors
For details, please contact us at [email protected]
How do we pay you back?
Without exaggeration, your greatest reward is your contribution to the development of future leaders.
Until then, we express our gratitude for being a visionary and offer you the following benefits:
Mentions in the audiovisual media about the significance
of the sponsored action
The Sponsor‘s name and its logo mentioned on the
school advertising materials (posters, catalogues,
leaflets, flyers etc.)
The Sponsor‘s name and its logo mentioned on the first
page of the school website www.leonardoschool.ro
Link exchanges between the school’s and the Sponsor’s
websites, on the Sponsor's page
Mentions in the press releases describing the sponsored
action
Mentions on the Wall of Fame, which will be permanently
posted at the entrance of Leonardo Gifted School
Mentions in the Yearbook published within the
organization (the Sponsors’ Yearbook)
Main donor
Sponsor
Supporter
(above RON 45,000)
(RON 4,500 – 44,999)
(RON 100-4,499)
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For details about the school (www.leonardoschool.ro),
Redirecting 20% of the profit tax, 2% of the income tax, CSR funds, sponsorships or donations,
please contact
Monica Gheorghiu
Chairman of the Center for Gifted Education and founder of Leonardo Gifted School
[email protected]
Camelia Sas
volunteer
[email protected]
0744 61 61 19