Mrs. Flick
Gifted and Talented Facilitator and Interventionist
The Adventure Begins 2023-2024
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) the week of February 12th (Dates are February 12th, 13th, &15th). 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
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.
NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE
Upon receipt of this form, the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss the next steps in the gifted identification process.
The Best View Comes After the Hardest Climb
About Mrs. Flick
Safari Transformation
I have been an educator for over 25 years!
DCSD=3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade
Private School=2nd grade for 8 years
2 years of 6th grade in middle school
Kindergarten Long-Term Sub
5th and 6th grade for the remaining years.
Paleontology Dig
I enjoy investigations, inquiry-driven projects, and exploring our world! I am a firm believer in the art of education and in the joy of learning.
Glo Stick, Black Lights, and Glow-in-the-Dark Investigations
Science Innovations
Surgical Sentences (math and language arts)
I am married and have one adult son. We love to travel around this great state and beyond!
The Perfect Landing
Breckenridge 4-wheeling!
Garden of the Gods
Yellowstone