telluride Gifted
Welcome to the Telluride Gifted website where hopefully you will find an answer to a question, something that catches your interest, or leads you on a new adventure.
BELIEF
In the Telluride School District we believe that gifts and exceptional talents…
Can be found in the areas of academics, creativity, performing and visual arts, and leadership.
Are found in students with special needs
Can be found in students of all cultures, ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic status.
Should be identified and developed.
Must be nurtured in both the social development and the emotional well being.
VISION
It is our vision to provide the following learning opportunities for our gifted and talented learners:
To provide an environment that cultivates and encourages intellectual and creative abilities.
To provide students with instruction in the regular curriculum and acceleration according to the students interests and learning style.
To develop a realistic self-concept which allows the student to realize and acknowledge their own and others skills and talents.
To provide a classroom environment in which students can freely and willingly communicate with their intellectual peers and teachers.
To provide the opportunity, structure, and expectation which will increasingly encourage constructive independence and self-sufficiency.
