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For Every Kind of Brilliance
Where children are supported for who they are
Exceptional DREAMS is a Colorado-based nonprofit supporting children, families, and educators through inclusive, strength-based approaches to learning and support.
Mission
Mission
The mission of Exceptional DREAMS is to support gifted, special needs, twice-exceptional, and all neurodiverse students by connecting them to diverse resources, advocacy, and mentorship that help create environments where every mind can thrive.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Exceptional DREAMS primarily serves students and their families who are identified as, or suspected to be, neurodiverse, gifted, having special needs, or being twice or multi-exceptional. In doing so, we believe this helps the community at large as we act as a bridge between educators, schools, families, and other community partners.
How We Work
How We Work
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
The D.R.E.A.M.S. framework is the foundation of Exceptional DREAMS. It reflects our belief that students thrive when their strengths are recognized, their voices are valued, and their individuality is honored. Like many of our students, it is multifaceted and our services, supports, and ideas are born from this framework.
By putting students at the center and surrounding them with mentorship, advocacy, and diverse resources, we help create pathways where every child can pursue their passions, follow their dreams, and realize their potential.
By sharing this model widely, we hope to create a greater understanding of the needs, desires, and abilities of neurodiverse individuals — creating a more inclusive and efficient environment for everyone.
While the D.R.E.A.M.S. framework gives us a clear foundation for our decisions, we also recognize that our understanding is always growing. We stay open to feedback, new perspectives, and evolving best practices so that we can live these principles more fully in our day-to-day work with students, families, and partners.
That's great and all, but what do you actually do?
That's great and all, but what do you actually do?
Services and supports can change over time and may look different for each family, student, or educator. When someone needs help finding the right path, Exceptional DREAMS can provide guidance, connect them with mentors, and help them locate programs, services, and supports that fit their goals. We also work to share knowledge, advocate for access, and look out for the best interests of the students and families we serve.
Ever growing resource and knowledge base on our website
Services, tools, professional connections
Advocacy, awareness, and acceptance
In school support, one-on-one or small groups
After school and weekend programs (pending)
Professional development or curriculum differentiation help
ALP, IEP, 504, and other service plan tips and reviews
Connecting with like minded and experienced mentors
Event and community connection
Event calendar
Resource Navigator - Support for finding service, referrals and more.
What Makes Us Different
What Makes Us Different
Here’s what makes Exceptional DREAMS unique from other educational and youth service providers:
Strengths-focused, not deficit-based
Students are always at the center
Inclusive of neurodiverse thinkers
Mentorship and advocacy built-in
Multi-faceted approach (programs, resources, mentorship, etc.)
Events & Opportunities
Events & Opportunities
Stay connected to trainings, conferences, program launches, workshops, and community events that support neurodiverse students and families
Resources & Community
Resources & Community
Exceptional DREAMS connects students, families, and educators to curated resources, practical tools, and community insights. From strategies that support learning to shared experiences from our network of mentors and families, our goal is to create a space where every mind can thrive.
Support Our Mission
Support Our Mission
Every student deserves to be recognized for their unique brilliance. You can help make that possible by joining our community — whether as a supporter, mentor, or advocate. Something as simple as answering the burning question in a curious child's mind may be the catalyst to growth.
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