A continuum of programming services designed to meet the academic, social/emotional and behavioral needs of Gifted Learners
Advanced Courses offered at each grade level and differentiated instruction designed to meet the needs of Gifted Learners in Core Academic classes and Elective classes
Gifted and advanced learners grouped with other gifted and academically advanced peers for Language Arts and Math
Extensive opportunities for enrichment, extended learning, and summer opportunities.
Students needing academic programming at the high school level may receive instruction through online programming as a dually enrolled student through eDCSD.
Examples of past dual enrollment programming: Chinese 2, Algebra 2
Individual and group counseling opportunities to meet students’ affective needs
School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
STEP - Student/Teacher Emergenetics Program
Clubs & Extracurricular after school programs
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students engage in career exploration activities embedded within classroom curriculum and team activities.
Early college and career planning for 8th grade students through Naviance Strength Finder, Naviance Career Cluster Finder, and the District Sponsored Career Expo
Gifted and Talented Facilitator collaborates/consults with classroom teachers to appropriately extend the content for identified gifted students, utilizing a menu of programming options
District-wide staff development such as Understanding the Gifted Learner; Principles of Differentiation, Understanding the Twice Exceptional Learner, etc.
Annual Conferences and Training Opportunities
Douglas County School District Gifted Education Website
Douglas County Association of Gifted and Talented (DCAGT)
Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented (CAGT)
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
Colorado Department of Education - Gifted Information