IDS was terrific for my two children. The teachers are very caring and highly trained.

Seeing is believing. Sit in a classroom. Listen for yourself.

Seeing is believing. Sit in a classroom. Listen for yourself.

**Faculty at Independent Day School-Corbett Campus Receive Gifted Education Endorsement** Teachers complete graduate-level course in gifted education through a grant with USF College of Education. The way teachers at Independent Day School-Corbett Campus see it, even the best athletes in the world continue to train and strengthen their abilities in the quest for gold. Its this type of Olympic mentality that underscores their continuous, year-round professional development efforts, which include weekly Tuesday afternoon meetings, monthly half-day in-services, and annual pre-planning week workshops in August. Over the years, this commitment to lifelong learning and practicing the most current research-based teaching techniques has led to international and national recognition, including designation from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB Middle Years and Primary Years Program School, and national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School.

Dynamic, highly skilled teachers provide an extraordinary education with excellence and excitement.

Our son developed a pride in his own learning that followed him all through high school. The primary and intermediate grades were filled with opportunities that included an amazing academic curriculum and an infinite number of opportunities in drama, art, music, athletics and technology. The middle school provided a great transition from elementary to high school. He was well prepared for high school and went there with organizational skills he lived and learned in middle school. The teachers' tremendous enthusiasm created an environment for learning that had our son eagerly ready to attend school each day. This was our best investment ever. Walking the campus on a tour, it is easy to see why our experience was as we have described. It is our pleasure to share this experience with all who want --as the school says in its advertising- an extraordinary education for their child/ren.