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🎉 Free Virtual Event · Fall 2026 Open House for Gifted & 2e Families  ·  Limited spots · Not recorded
Young Scholars Academy · Fall Open House

Your Child Was Made
for This Room.

A free live virtual event where gifted, twice-exceptional, and differently-wired kids find real peers, and parents finally meet a team that understands their child from the inside out.

📅 Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 🕖 5:00 PM Pacific · 8:00 PM Eastern 💻 Live on Zoom · 100% Free
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⚡ Not recorded. Once we're full, registration closes.

✓ WASC Accredited
✓ 1,200+ Families Worldwide
✓ 4.9/5 Satisfaction
✓ 47 States · 17 Countries
✓ Founded by a Neurodivergent Educator
Hear it from a real mom

One Minute. One Mom. One Truth.

"He is happy now, thanks to YSA."

Laura, YSA Mom Testimony
▶ Laura, YSA Mom  ·  Watch on YouTube · 0:56

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Does this sound familiar?

We Built YSA for Kids Like Yours.

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Intellectually advanced, socially adrift

The smartest kid in class, and the loneliest one too. They can hold a conversation with adults but can't find a single peer who shares their intensity.

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Wired differently, underserved constantly

School sees the behavior. You see the extraordinary mind underneath. You're exhausted from fighting for a fit that never quite arrives.

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Passionate about everything school ignores

Cryptography, D&D, AI, aerospace, philosophy. School offers worksheets. Your child wants to go deep into the things that actually light them up.

You haven't failed to find the right fit. The right fit simply hasn't existed. Until now.
What to expect

What Happens at the Open House

This is not a presentation. There are no slides. It's a live experience designed to show you and your child exactly what YSA feels like.

1
Welcome & Family Introductions(10 min) — Meet families from across the country on the same journey. The "oh, these are my people" moment is real.
2
Meet the Mentors(20 min) — Spend real time with YSA teachers, most are neurodivergent themselves. You'll know immediately these educators are different.
3
Live Student Breakout Sessions(30 min) — Your child joins a real breakout with YSA kids. Many families say this single moment changes everything.
4
See Classes in Action(15 min) — A live peek inside real YSA courses, from Cryptography to Robotics to Songwriting.
5
Open Q&A with the Team(15 min) — Ask anything. We stay until every family has what they need to decide confidently.
🔒 This event will not be recorded. The connections happen in real time and can't be replicated in a replay. If you want the experience, you need to be there.
What families say

The Messages That Mean the Most to Us.

These aren't reviews. They're notes families sent after their first week.

★★★★★

"After five programs and countless hours of research, YSA was the first place that didn't try to change my daughter. She came home from her first class and said, 'Mom, those kids are just like me.'"

Parent of a 10 year old · 2e learner
Enrolled in: Cryptography + Social Club
★★★★★

"My son is 12 and had never had a true friend. Within three weeks at YSA, he had four. I watched him at the open house breakout, just being himself, no masking, no apologizing."

Mom of a gifted/ADHD 12 year old
Enrolled in: Game Theory + Robotics
★★★★★

"My daughter told me YSA is the first place she's ever felt normal. That sentence ended a three-year search. I can't describe what it means to hear your child say that."

Parent of a 14 year old · ASD/gifted
Enrolled in: Songwriting + Anime Arts
Reserve your free spot

Two Minutes. One Form. Your Child's Best Fall Yet.

Spots are limited and this event will not be recorded. Register now and your Zoom link arrives immediately.

Save My Family's Free Spot

📅 Wednesday, July 15th, 2026  ·  🕖 5:00 PM Pacific · 8:00 PM Eastern
Your Zoom link will be sent immediately after registering.

🔒 We respect your privacy. No spam, ever. Just your Zoom link and a warm welcome from our team.

🆓 100% Free
💳 No credit card
✌️ No commitment
Common questions

Things Families Ask Before Registering.

Is this really free? +
Yes, completely free. No hidden fees, no surprise pitch at the end. This is how we show you who YSA is before asking anything of you.
Will it be recorded? +
No, and that's intentional. The magic is in the real-time connections: kids meeting kids in breakout rooms, parents meeting parents. That experience can't be replicated in a replay. If you want it, you have to be there live.
Does my child need a diagnosis to attend? +
Never. We serve formally identified gifted or 2e students, suspected neurodivergent kids, and simply bright kids who've never quite fit the mold. If you're here, you're in the right place.
What ages does YSA serve? +
Ages 5–18, in age-grouped classes for K, Elementary (6–9), Middle School (10–13), and High School (14–18). We'll cover all of this at the open house.
How much do courses cost after the open house? +
Courses range from $39 to $75 per session across 8–10 week semesters. Enroll in 3 or more courses and the Homeroom Social Club is completely free. We'll walk through all pricing at the event with zero pressure.

Your Child's People Are Waiting for Them.

It takes two minutes to register. It could be the best decision you make for your child this fall.

Save My Family's Free Spot →

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