GIFTED EDUCATION

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Ashley Jakubowski - GT Contact
303-387-8125
[email protected]


Dear Parents/Guardians,


DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February).

 

2nd Grade Universal Screen

As part of this process, ALL students in 2nd grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of February 5th. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates.  These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.  


If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process. 


Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Gifted Identification Referral Testing 

* If your child is in K or 1st  grade and you believe he/she needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.

*NOTE:  Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
* Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE.

* Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.


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At CTE, we support our gifted and high-potential learners by:

  • Utilizing a cluster model to provide students with GT support and programming from their classroom teacher
  • Providing high-quality resources, targeted to meet the needs of GT Learners, including Junior Great Books, Jacob's Ladder, Challenge Math, and others based on students' needs and interests!
  • Ensuring classroom teachers receive ongoing professional development from state, district, and school experts in Gifted Education
  • Giving GT students the opportunity to work with our school counselor to support  their social-emotional needs and affective goals.
  • Having a Gifted Education Facilitator on staff, to support all teachers as they plan for and serve their gifted learners.


Meet Mrs. Jakubowski


Below, please find helpful links to Gifted and Talented identification and services within Douglas County School District.

DCSD Gifted Douglas County School District Gifted Education
CAGT  Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented
NAGC  National Association for Gifted Children
DCAGT  Douglas County Association for Gifted and Talented
SENG  Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
CDE - Gifted  Colorado Department of Education
Referral Form for the gifted identification process (English)
Referral form for the gifted identification process (Spanish)