GET INVOLVED!!
If you wish to get involved with the Institute for Educational Advancement ("IEA"), there are a number of ways you can participate. Click on any of the links below to find out more information. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email us at IEAgifted@educationaladvancement.org.
The Need for Support
IEA is committed to sponsoring initiatives, providing services and effecting policies that encourage the talent development and social growth of highly-able young people.
IEA does not seek government funding for our initiatives, and any fees associated with our programs and services cover only a small fraction of the total costs.
To accomplish our mission, IEA relies on the generous support of individuals, corporate sponsors and foundations who recognize the need to raise educational standards and provide quality educational opportunities for this often under-challenged population.
You Can Make a Difference
Your gift to IEA is a targeted, powerful investment in the future of our young people, our community and our nation. With your support, IEA can continue to provide our nation's gifted young people with the educational opportunities and developmental support essential to helping them realize their potential.
How to Make a Donation
Donations are greatly appreciated and are needed to support the work of IEA. Donations to IEA are tax-deductible.
The Institute for Educational Advancement recognizes your generosity through the following giving levels:
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$150,000 and higher |
Founders Circle |
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$75,000 - $149,999 |
Leadership Circle |
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$40,000 - $74,999 |
Benefactors |
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$10,000 - $39,999 |
Patrons |
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$5,000 - $9,999 |
Sponsors |
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$1,000 - $4,999 |
Supporters |
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up to $999 |
Contributors |
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Nautilus Society: This IEA affiliation signifies a donor's advance commitment to a consecutive three year pledge. Donations through the Nautilus Society will establish a reliable, ongoing financial foundation to ensure the longevity of IEA's work. |
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To make a donation online using a credit card, please the "Donate Now" button below.
Or you may mail your donation to:
The Institute for Educational Advancement
625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 285
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Stock and in-kind donations are also greatly appreciated and are needed to support the work of IEA. To request more information about making a stock or in-kind donation, please contact Gayle Wayne via email or by phone at (626) 403-8900.
As an IEA donor, your contribution will be formally recognized on our List of Donors. In addition, you will be added to IEA's mailing list and will receive our newsletter, Institute News, which will keep you apprised of how your donation is helping us provide gifted students with the best possible educational and personal growth opportunities.
Thank you for your support in helping gifted young people
achieve their goals and pursue their dreams!
We are always accepting resumes for full or part-time positions for our programs. Listed below are some of the possibilities for employment with IEA.
Instructor: Throughout the year, instructors teach advanced coursework to small groups of gifted middle and high school students participating in the Pipeline to Success program. Classes are typically held one day per week either after school or on Saturdays. Examples of past courses include: Screenwriting, Geology, Advanced Math, C++ Computer Programming and American Literature.
Program Coordinator / Assistant Coordinator: Program Coordinators work with the President and staff of IEA to develop and implement programs and services for gifted middle and high school students. Ideal candidates are team players who can work autonomously and are committed to the long-term success of IEA's program goals and constituents. Essential Functions of this position are to work with program staff to design and deliver year-round supplemental programs for gifted youth, assist in coordination and implementation of residential summer programs within and outside California, collaborate with program staff to develop web-based resources for gifted adolescents and support individual students in reaching academic and personal goals.
Resident Advisor: Resident Advisors work in conjunction with the Mentor and the Apprenticeship Program Coordinator to provide a meaningful summer experience for the students. They reside with the students in residence halls on a college campus and transport them to and from their research sites on a daily basis as well as on weekly field trips. The RA develops and facilitates recreational activities and supervises students to ensure their safety. This position will reopen in spring 2009.
If you enjoy working with truly incredible students and are responsible, dedicated, creative and a team player, please email your resume with a cover letter to resume@educationaladvancement.org. Please be sure to identify the position in which you are interested in the subject line.
To support our work with gifted young people, the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) relies on our Volunteer Corps. This invaluable group consists of dedicated individuals who graciously make time in their incredibly busy schedules to impact the lives of highly able students.
The roles and responsibilities of our volunteers vary widely depending on their skills and expertise and on our needs. Listed below are just a couple of possible opportunities to join IEA's Volunteer Corps.
Mentors - For three to six weeks during the summer, professionals respected in their fields donate their time and share their expertise with gifted students participating in the Apprenticeship Program. Mentors provide Apprentices with an opportunity to explore potential career options by developing hands-on projects that are completed in a "real world" environment. Click here to see examples of past mentors and sites.
Guest Lecturers - Throughout the year, professionals from various fields donate their time to host inspirational lectures for gifted students, parents, teachers and administrators participating in the Pipeline to Success program. Click here to see examples of past courses and seminars.
If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Corps or have nominations for individuals who would be good in these roles, please email us at IEAgifted@educationaladvancement.org and be sure to include "Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.
IEA encourages your feedback! Please email your suggestions to us at IEAgifted@educationaladvancement.org. If your comments are in regards to a specific program, be sure to include the program name in the subject of your email.
