From a Denver Post article ...
"The inequity in state funding for special needs students is enormous. Colorado spent 34 times as much on special education students as it did on gifted students in 2008-2009. The state spent $8.2 million on gifted education - compared to $20 million on English language learners and a colossal $278.2 million on special education, says the Colorado Department of Education.
The myth that gifted students 'will do just fine' without special services puts these children at risk academically, socially and emotionally.
Gifted students need to know we value their differences and take pride in their intellect...."
This was from an article back in August but relevant given the proposed changes to bus services for HGT students by DPS Click here for the article.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Denver Public School - GT in the News
Applications surge for Highly Gifted Programs - article published on Education News Colorado at www.ednewscolorado.org
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Ethnic Imbalances Persist - article published on Education News Colorado at www.ednewscolorado.org
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DPS Board considers proposal to cut all HGT bus services in Denver -
Click here for Denver Post article and here's the presentation to the DPS Board discussing how to cut bus services for HGT/GT students across magnet programs in Denver.
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Ethnic Imbalances Persist - article published on Education News Colorado at www.ednewscolorado.org
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DPS Board considers proposal to cut all HGT bus services in Denver -
Click here for Denver Post article and here's the presentation to the DPS Board discussing how to cut bus services for HGT/GT students across magnet programs in Denver.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Advanced Learning Plans - November 17
Want to know more about Advanced Learning Plans?
DAGT are holding an Information Night on ALPs.
Barb Neyrinck, Roberta Makeley, Rebecca McKinney and Laurie Eaton from the DPS GT Department will be presenting and answering questions.
Join us at Cory Elementary, 1550 S.Steele Street, Denver on Wednesday, November 17 at 6.30pm
Bring your Questions! Learn about ALPs!
DAGT are holding an Information Night on ALPs.
Barb Neyrinck, Roberta Makeley, Rebecca McKinney and Laurie Eaton from the DPS GT Department will be presenting and answering questions.
Join us at Cory Elementary, 1550 S.Steele Street, Denver on Wednesday, November 17 at 6.30pm
Bring your Questions! Learn about ALPs!
Monday, October 4, 2010
CAGT Parent Institute is around the corner!
"Ignite the Passion in Your Child and Yourself" at the Parent Institute this year!
Monday, October 18 at 5pm for Reception and 6pm for Dinner at the DTC Marriott. CAGT's annual Parent Institute is one of the best opportunities to hear from leading speakers in giftedness.
Raising a gifted child can be difficult and tiring so come along to parent institute for insight! To learn more go to www.coloradogifted.org
Monday, October 18 at 5pm for Reception and 6pm for Dinner at the DTC Marriott. CAGT's annual Parent Institute is one of the best opportunities to hear from leading speakers in giftedness.
Raising a gifted child can be difficult and tiring so come along to parent institute for insight! To learn more go to www.coloradogifted.org
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