Gifted & Talented

  Our Vision and Mission - Advanced Academic & Gifted Services (AAGS)

  Process for GT Recommendation -  Identification & Assessment

  GT Program Framework - Programming

  Advanced Learning Plans (ALP) Timeline and Criteria - Advanced Learning Plan

Our School’s GT Advocate Contact Information

Name(s): Marisa Lucero

Email(s): luc016124@adams12.org

What is the role of the Gifted and Talented Advocate?

The role of the G/T Advocate (GTA) is a little different than the past role of the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Coordinator. The district has decided to invest additional resources to support Gifted and Talented programming beyond what is provided by the state. The new role focuses on building a school-wide GT program with an emphasis on leadership and coaching by supporting planning, instructional practices, and professional learning. This can continuously build the capacity of our staff in meeting the unique needs of learners who are identified as G/T throughout the school day. The GTA role also includes the responsibilities of the G/T coordinator (i.e. coordinating screenings and assessment, supporting parent and staff communication about G/T topics, monitoring completion of ALP milestones, etc). While the classroom teachers take the lead in developing and implementing ALP’s, the G/T Advocate can provide an additional perspective as a G/T content specialist when developing and implementing the ALP if the teacher and/or family determine additional support is needed.

When is GT testing in my school?
Gifted & Talented Program Offerings

When is GT testing in my school?

Universal Screening: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 2nd and 6th graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. Find more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school:

10/3/23 Second Grade NNAT Screener

10/3/23 Sixth Grade CoGAT Screener

10/4-10/11 Makeup Testing

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. Find more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process, please complete the form below by 11/29/23: Parent Nomination Form. You will receive an email confirmation the next day. If you are having issues, please contact marisa.a.lucero@adams12.org.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school:

10/3/23	Second Grade Screener
10/3/23	Sixth Grade CogAT
10/4-10/11	Makeup Testing
10/25/23	Email sent to families of students not already tested in 2nd and 6th grade, to request permission for testing.
11/29/23	Parent Permission is due for any student taking part in testing.
11/30/23	Parent Confirmation is emailed.
12/8/23	Identification notification letter sent to families via IC Email
1/10/24	All grades testing Day 1.
1/11-1/18	Day 2 and Makeups completed.