Gifted Education
Gifted Education Department Information
Mission:
To recognize and nurture exceptional abilities of all gifted and talented students to foster higher-level, creative, and productive thinking and healthy affective qualities.
Vision:
In pursuit of gifted learners of all backgrounds reaching their fullest potential, we envision learning environments that build capacity for positive engagement, self-awareness, and self-advocacy in order for students to drive their own intellectual and affective growth.
Beliefs:
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Gifted abilities exist and should be identified and served in students of all ages from all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic groups.
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Gifted learners have unique strengths and needs that must be addressed.
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Cognitive development is enhanced within social and emotional wellness.
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Learners should be active participants and share the responsibility for maximizing the learning opportunities provided.
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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 Teachers
Name |
Role/Building |
Contact Info |
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Robin Alt |
Gifted Education Teacher--SCE/SPE |
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Janet Peasley |
District Gifted Education Coordinator Gifted Education Specialist--SGS K-8 |
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Emmy Wood |
Gifted Education Teacher--SSMS |
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Susanmarie Oddo |
Gifted Education Coordinator --SSHS, YVHS |
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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