Gifted Education
Gifted Education Parent/Guardian Guidebook
Gifted Education Parent/Guardian Guidebook
Our district strives to provide gifted learners of all backgrounds, including twice exceptional, multilingual, and those gifted in talent areas, with equitable learning environments that empower them to thrive. This guidebook provides parents and guardians with insights and resources to understand Gifted Education and the programming offered for such students in the Steamboat Springs School District.
Gifted Education Department Information
Mission:
Our district strives to provide gifted learners of all backgrounds, including twice exceptional, multilingual, and those gifted in talent areas, with equitable learning environments that empower them to thrive. Gifted learners will reach their fullest potential through diverse, robust programming that nurtures cognitive and affective engagement, thus driving their pursuit of lifelong growth.
Vision:
To champion the development of gifted learners by cultivating tailored educational experiences and programming that honor diverse talents and backgrounds. By fostering dynamic, supportive learning environments in collaboration with the learning community, students receive opportunities and support to grow throughout their personal and academic journeys.
Beliefs:
- Gifted abilities exist and should be identified and served in students of all ages from all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic groups.
- Gifted learners have unique strengths and needs that must be addressed.
- Cognitive development is enhanced within social and emotional wellness.
- Learners should be active participants and share the responsibility for maximizing the learning opportunities provided.
- District and school administration, teachers, families, and the community share the responsibility to provide relevant and challenging opportunities to develop the individual potential of gifted learners.
Gifted Education Staff
Contact Information
Name |
Role/Building |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
|
Robin Alt |
Gifted Education Teacher--SCE/SPE |
|
| Megan Cully | Gifted Education Teacher -- SGS | mcully@ssk12.org |
|
Emmy Wood |
Gifted Education Teacher--SSMS |
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| Mindy Mulliken | Gifted Education Teacher -- SSMS | mmulliken@ssk12.org |
|
Maggie Bruski |
Gifted Education Teacher and Gifted Educator Chairperson --SSHS and YVHS |
|
|
Kristen Atwood |
Director of Exceptional Student Services |
Gifted Education Resources
Colorado Department of Education Twice Exceptional (2e) Resources
What Parents Need to Know about Gifted and Talented Education (Chalkbeat, August 2024)
Colorado Department of Education, Office of Gifted Education
National Association for Gifted Children
Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted