Vanguard GIfted Academy is an innovative micro-school designed to serve the unique needs of young, gifted children ranging from ages 5 to 10. At Vanguard, students' learning begins with concepts before focusing on applying foundational skills. Students learn in small mixed-age groups of intellectual peers at the same learning level. They learn at their own pace, which varies depending on the subject matter and depth of their investigations. They commonly complete at least two years of academic learning in a single year. Learning at Vanguard includes a rich STREAM program where students complete projects, presentations, interactive activities, and displays, engaging in collaborative learning and the design process. Their products are shared at a quarterly Showcase, allowing students to present and discuss their learning with community members and their families, as well as recieve mentoring from people with expertise in the field the student is discussing.