Sign up for the GT Parent Listserv here.  The purpose of the listserv is to inform parents about educational and networking opportunities related to gifted education. 

• Be sure to complete all required information and then select "Gifted and Talented" in the "other" section at the bottom.
• In the past we had a form that required a signature in order to be added to the list.  Now, parents can sign up by filling out this web form.

*Announcements for opportunities in PSD will come through the parent email listserv.

Fall 2012 Opportunities

SENG – Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Flyer

PSD will be offering 2 SENG parent support groups for the Fall semester.  These groups are led by 2 trained facilitators, a PSD employee and a parent.  See attached flyer for more details about registration, dates, locations, and times. Also, you can find information at our PSD SENG Website!

Parent Information Nights - Fall 2012

Flyer

Each year PSD offers 3 opportunities for parents to attend a presentation in order to learn more about gifted identification in PSD as well as district expectations for Advanced Learning Plans.These presentations do not address specific services at a school site, however, you can see the services at each school by clicking on this link: GT Services by School

National Association for Gifted Children

The National Association for Gifted Children will be hosting their Annual Convention in DENVER, CO in November 2012.

See this link for more details about the convention:

http://www.nagc.org/2012convention.aspx

Results from GT Parent Survey Spring 2011:

During May 2011, parents of gifted learners in Poudre School District were offered an opportunity to provide feedback on the district's Gifted and Talented Program.  Poudre School District is a site-based district, so programs will look different at different schools, however, there is a district-wide system for identification and Advanced Learning Plans.  The results of the survey were very helpful in guiding the focus for the district Gifted and Talented Program.  Results do not indicate specific schools.  Each individual school will be administering this same survey in May 2012.  Results will help specific schools evaluate the GT program at the school site level.  Contact your school's GT Site Coordinator for more information.

Poudre GT Parent Survey May 2011_All Schools Results.pdf

Poudre GT Parent Survey May 2011_Elementary Schools Results.pdf

Poudre GT Parent Survey May 2011_Middle School Results.pdf

Poudre GT Parent Survey May 2011_High School Results.pdf

Announcements Regarding Upcoming Opportunities:

Updated 2/27/12

SENG - Supporting EMotional Needs of the Gifted

Three parent support groups are happening RIGHT NOW in PSD! See this link for more information about SENG!

http://www.psdschools.org/academics/curriculum-subject-areas/gifted-and-...

Updated 9/26/11:

Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented: Parent Institute

Connections: Building the Future for Your Gifted Students

Monday, October 10, 2011
Marriott Denver Tech Center, Evergreen Ballroom

Don’t Miss this Extraordinary Event and Unique Opportunity to…

• connect with others in the gifted community.
• discover ideas and resources for parenting and advocating for your gifted child.
• explore topics such as social-emotional needs, self-advocacy, twice-exceptional learners, and current research in the field.

SPECIAL NOTE: REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH.
The fee is $60 for individuals and $100 for two adult family members. Fee includes Parent Institute,
CAGT Membership and Kaleidoscope quarterly issues for one year.
Click here to register: www.coloradogifted.org

2011 CAGT Parent Institute Flier.pdf

Updated 8/25/11

Parent Information Nights

Flyer: Parent Information Night Flyer_Fall 2011.pdf

These Parent Information Nights are intended to provide parents with an overall view of the PSD Gifted and Talented Program.  I will present on current identification procedures, which are common across the district, and the overall district expectation of the Advanced Learning Plan.  The nights will not focus on the specific GT programs at each site.  For questions of this nature, you will want to contact your school’s GT Site Coordinator.  This site should also give you information about programs at each site.  

These evenings will be very similar to last year (for those of you that attended last Fall). Most information will be the same with only a few updates.  I will post updated information on the PSD Gifted and Talented Parent Website towards the end of the Fall semester.

Here are some changes I will be discussing at these sessions:

• K-2 Identification Process – Referrals
• Identification in Art, Music, and Leadership
• ALP Communication Timeline expectations for schools

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Updated 8/25/11

SENG Training Opportunity for Parents and Educators.

Are you interested in FACILITATING a parent support group for parents of gifted learners? We will have Terry Bradley in town Saturday, October 15,  to train parents and educators on how to facilitate Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Parent Support Groups.  The location is TBA.

Parents must partner with a PSD certified educator in order to take the training.  Only submit one application per team.  There are about 30 spots available (15 teams). The educator does not have to be at your son or daughter’s school; however, we are asking that educators have experience working with gifted learners in some capacity.

All teams must commit to facilitating a support group for parents at least once every 2 years.  The team would be responsible for selecting a location and recruiting participants.  The district GT department will provide materials for any SENG groups offered in this manner by trained facilitators. To give you an idea of numbers, groups are usually between 5 and 10 parents.

See attached application and submit to Mary Nichols (email or mail) by September 30, 2011.

Application: Registration_SENG_October 15 2011 (2).pdf

For more information about SENG,  you can view this website: http://www.sengifted.org/

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Events from 2010-2011 School Year:

"Understanding Academic Growth Measures for the Gifted Population"

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 (see flyer for more details: April 6 Dwayne Schmitz.pdf)
Location: Webber Middle School in Fort Collins, CO
Audience: Parents of Gifted Learners
Time: 6:30 pm
Come early to browse the parent resource table and network with other parents in PSD!
Presentation by Dwayne D. Schmitz, Ph.D., Research and Analysis Coordinator for Poudre School District

Dwayne will be presenting to parents of gifted learners about achievement tests administered in Poudre School District with a specific focus on the Colorado Growth Model.

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Interested in a Master's in Gifted Education?  See this PSD website for more information!

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View this student-created documentary from last year's Global Explorers: Canyon Skies trip to the Southwest U.S.  This partnership between PSD and Global Explorers has developed into a great opportunity for 7th - 9th grade GT students to travel and learn with other gifted students.  Participants explore Canyon De Chelly in Arizona and raft the San Juan River in Utah as they experience what culture, leadership, conservation, and service really mean.  Visit the Global Explorers website to learn more about this non-profit organization in Fort Collins.

The 2011 PSD/GT Canyon Skies team has been selected! Congratulations to all twenty students!

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If you missed George Betts on November 4, 2010, here's a video of Dr. Betts' presentation!

Fostering Autonomous Learners in Your Home

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Beyond Giftedness Conference in Arvada, CO: February 25, 2011.

This is a great 1-day conference for both parents and educators. Jim Delisle, the keynote speaker, is an exceptional advocate for gifted children. Click on the link for registration information.

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Summer Opportunities for Gifted Students

Looking for options to fill your child’s summer break in a creative and valuable way?

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this free event! All Northern Colorado GT students and their parents are invited to attend! Representatives of several summer programs will be onhand to discuss their program and answer questions.

See flyer for details about the event: summer options expo_flyer_2011.pdf

Details:

When: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Location: Mountain View High School in Loveland, CO

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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“Understanding the Gifted Child: A Holistic Perspective”
Presented at Stargate School
Dr. Patricia Gatto-Walden, Psychologist and Consultant for the Gifted
When: Tuesday, January 18th, 6:30- 8:00pm
*See flyer for more details: Stargate_presentation_GT.doc
No RSVP is necessary.

All children are personally complex and being gifted adds unique dimensions to one’s inner experience. Dr. Gatto-Walden will discuss the characteristics and temperament of the individual gifted child from a holistic and developmental perspective. The everyday challenges at home and school and how one can nurture the whole child and embrace their sensitivities, intensities, strengths and vulnerabilities will be enumerated. Learn ways to respond to your child’s multifaceted individual needs and concerns, and how to support her/his growth and wellbeing.

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Parenting Gifted Children

Parent Education Series

November 4 2010 George Betts.pdf

Fostering Autonomous Learners in Your Home

November 4, 2010
Lesher Middle School
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
One of the major goals in education today is the facilitation of our children and youth to become life-long learners. What skills, concepts, and attitudes are necessary for reaching this goal? Emphasis will be placed on understanding the many different profiles of the gifted. This presentation provides the basic understanding necessary for facilitating our children and youth to travel the path of lifelong learning.
*A video has been posted of this presentation in case you missed it!

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Parent Information Nights:

Flyer_Parent Information Nights.pdf

Spanish Translation:Spanish_Flyer_Parent Information Nights.pdf

“Gifted and Talented Parent Information Nights” will be held throughout the first semester.  Please see flyer for details. Topics that will be addressed include identification of gifted learners and Advanced Learning Plans for gifted learners. All 3 sessions will be the same, so if you’re interested, please pick one date you would like to attend. You do not have to RSVP…just come and learn!

*The presentation at Lincoln on December 1 will be translated.

These will be very general presentations. Specific school programs for gifted learners will not be addressed. Please contact your school’s GT Site Coordinator if you would like information about the gifted program at your child’s school.

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8/17/2010: If you missed the May 6 presentation by Steven Haas on "Perfectionism" click here