Targeted Assessment Alignment
Instruction specifically targets core skills measured in APAAS admissions evaluations, including the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) and STAR assessments.
Small Group Instruction
Capped enrollment ensures every student receives individual guidance, diagnostic feedback, and tailored improvement goals.
Holistic Skill Building
Integrates reading comprehension, structured essay composition, advanced mathematical reasoning, and pattern identification.
Parent Progress Updates
Regular diagnostic assessments provide transparent tracking of your child's growth and test readiness.
Preparing Students for the APAAS Academic Excellence Program
iLearn Education's APAAS Prep programs are designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students preparing for admission into Irvine Unified School District’s Alternative Program for Academically Advanced Students (APAAS). Through targeted instruction in critical reading, creative writing, logical math thinking, and nonverbal reasoning, students build the foundational cognitive and academic skills needed to excel on screening assessments like the NNAT, STAR Reading, and district evaluations.
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Our curriculum goes beyond rote test preparation to cultivate deep analytical habits, structured problem-solving, and communicative clarity. Taught in small group settings with personalized attention, students engage with challenging material alongside motivated peers, ensuring they gain both the technical competence and confidence required for advanced academic placement.
Whether your child is seeking entry into gifted learning tracks or aiming to master higher-level grade standards, our comprehensive prep courses provide a structured pathway to academic success.
Our Prep Program
Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking
Grades: 2 – 3
Focus: Passage analysis, vocabulary expansion, question-type mastery, and test strategies.
Overview: Guides students through complex informational and literary texts. Students learn to extract central themes, evaluate author intent, answer higher-order comprehension questions, and build lasting reading confidence.
Math Thinking & NNAT Nonverbal Skill
Grades: 2 – 3
Focus: Logical reasoning, spatial visualization, pattern recognition, and mathematical problem-solving.
Overview: Prepares students for the nonverbal reasoning components of gifted testing (NNAT) while strengthening core math concepts. Instruction emphasizes spatial relations, matrix analysis, and multi-step word problems.
Creative Writing & Written Expression
Grades: 2 – 3
Focus: Essay structure, sentence mechanics, narrative organization, and editing techniques
Overview: Teaches young writers to organize their thoughts logically and express complex ideas clearly. Students practice creative brainstorming, structured paragraph development, and refined grammar skills.