Gifted & Talented at Coyote Creek
Coyote Creek Gifted & Talented Facilitator: Jenn Bruns
303-387-6175
Coyote Creek Gifted & Talented Administrator: Kirsten Sola
February 2023 Universal Screening Update
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) in early February. 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
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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.
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NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
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Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE
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Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.
Gifted Identification Referrals
If you believe your child needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, and you have not done so already, please initiate the Gifted Identification Referral Process by completing the referral form linked HERE.
Si cree que su hijo necesita una evaluación para la Identificación y Servicios para Dotados, y aún no lo ha hecho, inicie el Proceso de Referencia para la Identificación Dotada completando el formulario de referencia vinculado AQUÍ.
Talent Pool & GT Interventions
Gifted & Talented also has an important role in our Interventions at CCE. These groups are flexible in order to give students the opportunity to flex in and out of groups as appropriate. Students who are not on an Advanced Learning Plan but have data showing potential for giftedness can be a part of these groups. While these groups are often academic (reading, writing, and math), there are also groups to support students showing characteristics of giftedness in areas of creative or productive thinking and leadership. Please view our Interventions at CCE page for more information on Intervention groups.
Links & Resources:
Resources/Links
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DCSD Gifted Programming Website
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Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT)
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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
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Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
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Colorado Department of Education - Gifted Information
Gifted Associations (links):
Gifted Organizations (links):
Gifted Expert Websites/Blogs (links):
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www.byrdseed.com (Ian Byrd)
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www.giftedguru.com (Lisa Van Gemert)
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Hoagies Gifted Blog Hops (subpage on Hoagies' Gifted Education page)
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https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/blog/ (Colleen Kessler)
Gifted Experts we follow on Twitter:
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@wcgtc (World Council for Gifted and Talented Children)
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@IanAByrd (Ian Byrd - www.byrdseed.com)
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@gifted_guru (Lisa Van Gemert - www.giftedguru.com)
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@GiftedHF (Gifted Homeschoolers)
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@SENG_Gifted (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
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@HoagiesGifted (www.hoagiesgifted.org)
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@drdanpeters (Dr. Dan Peters - http://drdanpeters.com/)
Other Resources (links):
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Colorado Department of Education (CDE) - Office of Gifted Education
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Hoagies' Gifted Education page ("all things gifted" resources)
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Gifted Education Resources - Live Binder by Jennifer Ritchotte, Ph.D., UNCO
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Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education and Talent Development - UCONN