Gifted and Talented
NEW: GT Blog for Parents and Students
Parent Blog http://hsd2gt.blogspot.com/
Student Blog http://hsd2gts.blogspot.com/
Monthly topics will be posted for you to engage in online discussion with other parents of gifted students, or other gifted students across the district.
Harrison District Two believes that gifted and talented children are the thinkers of today, developers of tomorrow and the architects of the future. Gifted students are exceptional learners and require specialized instruction across the curriculum. We strive for all gifted students to achieve a year's academic growth in a year's time.
How to contact us:
Pattie Vail - Gifted Specialist
Michelle Mathews - Gifted Department Program Secretary - 579-2493
Harrison School District Two's definition of the gifted child; bearing in mind that not all 'gifted' students are high achievers.
Gifted children means those persons between the ages of five and twenty-one whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are so developmentally advanced or exceptional that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs. Outstanding abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are present in children and youth from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor. Gifted students are capable of exceptional production or exceptional learning behavior by virtue of any one or a combination of these areas:
- General intellectual ability
- Specific academic aptitude
- Creative, productive thinking
- Leadership and human relations abilities
- Visual and performing arts
- Psychomotor
State of Colorado's Department of Gifted Education Mission, Principles and Vision
Mission
Gifted students’ learning and growth ensured by needed provisions and advocacy.
Principles
- Relevant, appropriate instruction and outcomes for gifted learners
- Shared responsibility and involvement of educators, parents, and community for the academic and affective outcomes and growth of gifted learners
- A climate of excellence and rigorous curricula for every child
- Differentiation in curricula, instruction, and assessment supporting tiered programming and a continuum of services for every gifted learner
- High quality standards for educators and counselors who work with gifted learners
- Identification and gifted programming in all populations of race, culture, gender, and income level
Vision
Gifted student education is a shared responsibility among educators, parents and community members for the learning and growth of gifted students. Collaboration creates a partnership in which purposeful direction is set in the State Performance Plan and Local Program Plans. Meaningful efforts are aligned and supported by all stakeholders. Regional networks expand a statewide support system, and, include representation from parents and each district. Aligned local and state policies ensure high expectations, personnel and accountability for gifted students. Jointly, stakeholders obtain additional resources for gifted student education.
Information About Gifted and Talented in Harrison School District Two
Harrison School District Two Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Students
Early Access to Kindergarten and 1st Grade Information and Application Packet for Parents
Elementary Magnet Program Information and Magnet Application
Identification Procedures for Gifted and Talented Students
New! Harrison School District Two Gifted and Talented Handbook for Staff and Parents
Harrison's Gifted Program Plan for CDE 2008-2011
Harrison's Acceleration Resource Guide
Upcoming Events - Parent Workshops and Student Opportunities
Links to Gifted and Talented Websites:
Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented
Colorado Department of Education Gifted and Talented
National Association for Gifted and Talented
Gifted Resources:
Comparison Chart of High Achievers, Gifted Learners, Creative Thinkers