STAR Prep Academy
The first conference featured speakers Dr. James Webb, who established the SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) program at the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in 1981, and Dr. Robin Schader, Professor of Education at the University of Connecticut's Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.The academy is associated with the STAR ECO Station, an international environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center dedicated to the mission of preservation through education.Students serve as interns at the STAR ECO Station and help with the care of the animals, and also participate annually in National Green Week.STAR Prep Academy is home to the GUIDES program which pairs students with local professionals to create meaningful partnerships.Students are also encouraged to participate in the many STAR, Inc. events throughout the year, including the largest Children's Earth Day in Los Angeles.