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I-REECCH to tap gifted students in rural Colorado
Norma Hafenstein and Kristina Hesbol know what it’s like to grow up in a rural community. Both professors at the Morgridge College of Education have spent their careers advocating for equity, so their new journey is personal. The University of Denver professors say few gifted students are identified in rural areas, especially those who are minorities or from low-income families. So they’re deploying a team of researchers to help educators identify gifted students in rural Colorado.
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Recursos Para los Padres de Familia
¿Qué puede hacer usted como padre por su hijo? Cada niño tiene capacidades en ciertas áreas, ya sea en las matemáticas, lengua y literatura, ciencias formales, naturales y sociales, música, artes visuales y escénicas, liderazgo, atletismo, filantropía o algún otro campo. Para ayudar a los niños dotados a descubrir sus talentos excepcionales, hay que explorar sus intereses y habilidades.
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Explaining Giftedness to Your Child
"Whether identified as gifted, referred for an evaluation, or placed in a gifted and talented program, children quickly form their own impressions. They may wonder if this makes them different or smarter or weirder or better than the other kids."
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What To Do When One Child Is Identified Gifted And Another Is Not
This article discusses how you can approach this subject with your children. The author shares several talking points to share with your child as well as tips for advocating for your children if you feel further assessment is needed.
Related Links
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Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT)
CAGT's website shares information about local events in the state of Colorado. You can also find information about Parent Affiliate groups and other advocacy opportunities.
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CDE GT Parent's Corner
Click here to learn about your child's ALP, laws and regulations, and various resources to support you and your gifted child.
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National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
NAGC's mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.
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SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
This SENG website is dedicated to all things social and emotional in relation to gifted students.
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CAGT Facebook Page
Follow this page for articles, blogs, and tips on raising and advocating for gifted and twice exceptional individuals.
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Giftedness Knows No Boundaries--NAGC
Join the National Association for Gifted Children in the movement to SEE, UNDERSTAND, TEACH, and CHALLENGE gifted and talented children from all backgrounds as they reach for their personal best.
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Understood.org
This calendar is a great resource for parents of twice-exceptional students. Listen to webinars, join Facebook chats, and learn more about how to advocate for your childs unique needs.
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Davidson Institute Database
This searchable database houses resources and articles for and about gifted students.
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Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
The "all things gifted" page for parents, educators, and kids. This site also hosts a monthly "blog hop" with a new featured topic each month. Blogs are archived for easy reference.