To cultivate the strengths and talents of gifted and 2e children while supporting their parents’ mental, physical and emotional well-being through counseling, support groups and other self-care strategies.
Support Through Education
Our Mission
Our Vision
To create a society where neurodiversity is celebrated, and each person uses their unique talents to learn, work and live a fulfilling life.
Founder and Director
Meet Gayle Bentley
The Bentley Center was founded by Gayle Bentley to provide support and education for gifted and twice-exceptional children and their families. She has taught in the public school system for 23 years and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Cognitive Diversity in Education. She also serves as the academic director at 2e4ME Academy in Newport Beach. Gayle regularly presents clinics at state and national conferences about gifted education and neurodiversity.
The mother to three amazing neurodivergent sons, if there is anyone who understands this journey, it’s Gayle. Her empathy for parents as they seek an individualized “best fit” for their children’s education needs and behavioral challenges is what led to the development of The Bentley Center.
"Gayle has been immeasurably helpful to our family. In trying to figure out the perfect placement for our neurodivergent son who did not thrive in a typical classroom setting, we were overwhelmed and feeling defeated. Gayle was motivating, encouraging, and efficient in directing us to the resources and school learning environment that was right for him. Her expertise and passion for neurodivergent children is inspiring and motivating. Our son would not be where he is emotionally or academically without her guidance. We are forever thankful."
"Gayle's experience, gained through decades of teaching students through the formative years of their lives, has made her an expert at identifying the educational needs of children. Her approach of looking at the entire child, their thought processes, their interests, their passions, their difficulties, and their capabilities sets her apart from many professionals in the field of education. Gayle's experiences as an educator, student, and mother make her uniquely qualified to guide parents to choices that will make a positive impact on the lives of their children."