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HB 1021 - Language & Meaning
HB 1021, Early Kindergarten Gifted Children (Peniston/Spence): This bill ties the expansion of preschool and kindergarten together with initiatives for gifted students. It provides early access to kindergarten or first grade for students who are younger than age 6 and have been identified as "highly advanced gifted."
"Growth Model" for Eagle County
The latest data for Eagle County regarding the new "growth model".
Articles & Resources
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| Advocacy | |
| Advocacy Tips Toolkit from CAGT - How to influence policymakers on issues related to Gifted Education. | |
| Advocating with Public Policy Makers - Adapted from an article by Gina Ginsberg Riggs. | |
| Glossary of Gifted Terms - Frequently used terms from the field of Gifted Education. | |
| How Can I Support My Gifted Child - Guidelines for parenting & advocating for your gifted children. | |
| Smart Child Left Behind - Is No Child Left Behind making a difference for high ability learners? Read this NY Times Op/Ed article from 8-27-09 | |
| Ten Tips for Talking to Teachers - Tips for students to self advocate. | |
| What Makes a Parent Group Successful? - In-depth advice from Colleen Elam, past-president of the Texas Assoc. for Gifted & Talented | |
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| Books | |
| Books About Hope - Reading list promoting positive thinking and about people who use their gifts to help heal the world. | |
| Good Books for Good Students for Good Development - "Some of My Best Friends are Books" is a great book for any parent that wants to give their child the greatest gift imaginable- the gift of reading and the pleasure and enjoyment of reading. Ask for it at Eagle Valley Library District. |
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| School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome - by Stephan Silverman and Rich Weinfeld | |
| Visual-Spatial Learners - New book by Alexandra Shires Golon, with differentiation strategies for teachers of visual-spatial learners. | |
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| Characteristics of Giftedness | |
| 12 Traits of Giftedness - Mary Ruth Coleman, Ph.D, chart describing common gifted traits and what they may look like in the gifted population. | |
| Asynchronous Development and Sensory Integration Intervention - Anne Cronin article that outlines Sensory Integration theory, interview checklist for parent & child, and a family centered approach for sensory integrative therapy. | |
| Dabrowski's Overexcitabilities - Discussion of five areas of increased sensitivity and intensity commonly found in gifted individuals. | |
| High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Thinker - Characteristics of three types of learners, adapted from Bertie Kingore. | |
| Perfectionism - Anna Quindlen's Thoughts on Perfectionism | |
| Understand What Giftedness Is & What It Is Not. - Essay by James Delisle, Ph.D. | |
| Unwrapping the Gifted (Blog) - A teachermagazine.org blog | |
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| Gifted in Colorado | |
| "Growth Model" for Eagle County - The latest data for Eagle County regarding the new "growth model". | |
| Colorado Gifted Education Law HB 1244 - Explains the new requirements for gifted education in Colorado public schools. | |
| ECSD Programa (Spanish version) - ECSD Programa De Educacion Para Ninos Dotados | |
| ECSD Gifted Education Program - Brochure describing GT program in Eagle County Schools with contact information. | |
| HB 1021 - Language & Meaning - HB 1021, Early Kindergarten Gifted Children (Peniston/Spence): This bill ties the expansion of preschool and kindergarten together with initiatives for gifted students. It provides early access to kindergarten or first grade for students who are younger than age 6 and have been identified as "highly advanced gifted." | |
| Is Your Child Improving in School? - Vail Daily article, by Matt Terrell, dated 8/24/08, describing the Colorado Growth Model. | |
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| Identification | |
| Davidson Institute's FAQs about Testing & Assessing Giftedness - Outstanding resource about identification - testing & assessment practices and issues. | |
| Identification of Gifted Children - Contrary to the myth that "every parent thinks her child is gifted,"... | |
| Is It a Cheetah? - Essay by Stephanie Tolan | |
| Visual-Spatial Learners Characteristics Comparison - From Upside-Down Brilliance: The Visual Spatial Learner, by Linda Silverman | |
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| Motivation & Effort | |
| Mindset Diagram - Diagram illustrating Carol Dweck Effort Effect theory. | |
| New Study Yields Instructive Results on How Mindset Affects Learning - Lisa Trei, Stanford News Service, writes about Carol Dweck's growth vs. fixed mindset theory. | |
| The Effort Effect - Carol Dweck found that achievement depends on how you look at ability and if you feel it is something inherent that needs to be demonstrated or something that can be developed. | |
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| Outside Learning Opportunities | |
| Camp Create - National summer enrichment camp being held in Avon, June 22 - 26th, 9:00am - 3:30pm, for 1st through 6th graders. Contact Tina Sommers, Stone Creek Charter, for more info. 970-748-4535 | |
| DU Center for Innovative & Talented Youth - The Denver University Center for Innovative and Talented Youth offers K-12 enrichment and acceleration programming for high interest and high ability kids. Year-round programs and summer camps. | |
| Western Colorado Math & Science Center - Hands on Math & Science & Technology Exploratoreum for Colorado Kids with Resources and Science Kits for Teachers. |
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| Parenting Tips | |
| Gifted Children - Article about young gifted children by Early Years Advisor, Brenda Casey | |
| Help! I think My Child May be Gifted....Now What do I do? - General advise from Jane Beattie for parents of school aged children. | |
| How Not to Talk to your Kids: The Inverse Power of Praise - NY Times article by Po Bronson discusses the research of Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck, on non-specific praise. | |
| Insights for Parents of Gifted Children - Synposis from Dr. James DeLisle: understanding giftedness, working with the school system, and examining over-excitability. | |
| Parenting Gifted Preschoolers - Identifying the young gifted child. | |
| Perfectionism in Children - By Leah Davies, M.Ed. | |
| Perfectionism in Gifted Children - By Kristie 'Speirs Neumeister | |
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| Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted | |
| Overexcitability and the Gifted - In-depth article by SENG on overexcitabilities, with recommended strategies and tips. | |
| Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Rejected and Bullied - Discussion of research identifying at least three factors in a child's behavior that can lead to social rejection. |
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| Teacher Resources | |
| A Message to New Teachers of Gifted Children - Encouraging words for teachers from Dr. Jim Delisle. | |
| Advanced by Design: An Overview of Gifted education Guidelines - Guidebook from the Colorado Department of Education providing GT programming guidelines for school district personnel. | |
| Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) Form - This form from the CDE website may be used as is, or may be adjusted to meet the administrative unit's need. However, any revised version should maintain the key elements so as to preserve the intent of the Learning Plan. ALP Guide is also located here. | |
| An Analysis on the Research of Ability Grouping - Article by James A. Kulik from the National Research Center on Gifted and Talented Newsletter | |
| Cluster Grouping Of Gifted Students: How To Provide Full-Time Services On A Part-Time Budget - Article by By Susan Winebrenner and Barbara Devlin | |
| Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted, Talented and Creative - The Colorado Academy of Educators for the Gifted Talented and Creative (CAEGTC) awards scholarships to teachers who have a demonstrated commitment to a career in Gifted Education. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree or endorsement in Gifted Education. The 2008-2009 Academy Teacher Scholarship will provide $500 to selected recipients. |
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| Gifted Education Guidelines and Resources: Vol II: Programming - Comprehensive guide for developing programming for gifted learners, from the Colorado Dept. of Education. | |
| Gifted Underachievement: Root Causes and Reversal Strategies - Free Underachievement handbook from the Summer Institute for Gifted Newsletter. | |
| Javits On-line courses - Take Five: Unfolding Gifted Programming is offering five professional development modules for Spring 09 semester, starting in January. | |
| Math and Science Internet Resources - Links for parents and teachers. | |
| National and State Associations for Gifted - Gifted Education Web Resources | |
| Thinking Creatively About Science: Suggestions for Primary Teachers - This article discusses the process skills that K - 2 students need in order to develop basic scientific understanding and differentiation strategies for teachers. | |
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| What is Twice Exceptional? | |
| Famous People with Dyslexia, Other LD and/or AD/HD - Could you and your child use a little inspiration? Read about famous folks who overcame the challenges of LD and AD/HD. Did you know that many successful and famous people grew up with learning disabilities (LD) and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)? Actor Danny Glover, business leader Charles Schwab, and celebrity designer Ty Pennington, to name a few, are all inspirations. Talk with your child about some of these successful people whose interests he shares or whose accomplishments he may admire. This will help him understand that he's not alone with his struggles and will foster hope for his future goals. |
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| Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children - Counseling, Multiple Exceptionality, and Psychological Issues. | |
| Twice Exceptional Workshops 1 & 2 - Workshops presented around Colorado for teams of educators, sponsored by the CDE. | |
| Twice Exceptional Newsletter - The only publication directed squarely at the intersection of giftedness and learning difficulties. | |
| Twice Exceptional Resource Handbook - Information on identification and programming for gifted students with disabilities from the CDE. | |