The end of year DAGT meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday, May 23 at Panera's, 2466 South Colorado Blvd, Denver. We'll be discussing activities for next school year and this is a great way to get involved!
Email denvergifted@gmail.com for further details.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday Talkfest - Tue March 22
Has your child ever baulked at a summer program you thought would be perfect? Come share your experiences and discuss strategies when organising your summer activities.
DAGT's Tuesday Talkfest Topic article is "Unmasking the Mystery of Summer Programs for your Child" - the article is from Duke Letter, click here to go to it at Duke University's website.
Tuesday Talkfest is on Tuesday, March 22. One date, two times and locations:
- 10.30am, Panera's at 2466 S Colorado Bvd, Denver
or if evenings suit you better, join us at:
- 6.30pm, Argyll's Pub at 2700 E Third Ave, Denver
DAGT's Tuesday Talkfest Topic article is "Unmasking the Mystery of Summer Programs for your Child" - the article is from Duke Letter, click here to go to it at Duke University's website.
Tuesday Talkfest is on Tuesday, March 22. One date, two times and locations:
- 10.30am, Panera's at 2466 S Colorado Bvd, Denver
or if evenings suit you better, join us at:
- 6.30pm, Argyll's Pub at 2700 E Third Ave, Denver
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday Talkfests - Tue, Feb 15
Get together with other parents of gifted learners. The Tuesday Talkfest topic is Stephanie Tolan's article, 'Is it a Cheetah' .. click here to link to the article.
For many, Stephanie Tolan's article encompasses the experience of being gifted. Come share your experiences and thoughts in a relaxed and laid back environment.
One Date - two times and places:
Tuesday, February 15
Come along at 10.30am on Tuesday, February 15. We're meeting up at Panera's at 2466 S Colorado Blvd, Denver (the Panera's at University Hills)
Or if evenings suit you better ...
Then come along at 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 15. We're meeting up at Argyll's Pub at 2700 E. Third Avenue, Denver.
This is a great chance to meet up with other parents and have a good old Talkfest!
Questions can be emailed to denvergifted@gmail.com or call Mandianne on 303-502-7259
For many, Stephanie Tolan's article encompasses the experience of being gifted. Come share your experiences and thoughts in a relaxed and laid back environment.
One Date - two times and places:
Tuesday, February 15
Come along at 10.30am on Tuesday, February 15. We're meeting up at Panera's at 2466 S Colorado Blvd, Denver (the Panera's at University Hills)
Or if evenings suit you better ...
Then come along at 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 15. We're meeting up at Argyll's Pub at 2700 E. Third Avenue, Denver.
This is a great chance to meet up with other parents and have a good old Talkfest!
Questions can be emailed to denvergifted@gmail.com or call Mandianne on 303-502-7259
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
An evening with Patricia Gatto-Walden
Save the Date!!
Well known speaker Patricia Gatto-Walden will be speaking about "Parental Effectiveness with Gifted Preteens & Teens: Uprising Demands, Issues & Needs".
If you're feeling whammed with new issues, then come join us and learn new strategies to help take the pressure off parenting!
Where - Morey Middle School (Library)
When - January 25th from 6.30 - 8.00pm.
Click here for more information on Dr Patty Gatto-Walden.
Well known speaker Patricia Gatto-Walden will be speaking about "Parental Effectiveness with Gifted Preteens & Teens: Uprising Demands, Issues & Needs".
If you're feeling whammed with new issues, then come join us and learn new strategies to help take the pressure off parenting!
Where - Morey Middle School (Library)
When - January 25th from 6.30 - 8.00pm.
Click here for more information on Dr Patty Gatto-Walden.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Denver Post Article - A Hero for Smartest Students
A Hero for Smartest Students - an interview with Susan Scheibel, CAGT President, appeared in the Denver Post.
Of equal interest are some of the comments - scroll down to the bottom of the article to find Comments. Here's an excerpt from one by poster 'Donny Brook' ...
"While I feel extremely fortunate to have been born gifted, in some ways it is limiting. Growing up as the smart kid got me stuffed in a few lockers. People wanted to be my friend in class, only to find out they were using me to get the answers. It was a lot of years before I could figure out who might have been genuine and who was just using me."
Click here to go to the article.
Of equal interest are some of the comments - scroll down to the bottom of the article to find Comments. Here's an excerpt from one by poster 'Donny Brook' ...
"While I feel extremely fortunate to have been born gifted, in some ways it is limiting. Growing up as the smart kid got me stuffed in a few lockers. People wanted to be my friend in class, only to find out they were using me to get the answers. It was a lot of years before I could figure out who might have been genuine and who was just using me."
Click here to go to the article.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
ALP Information Night
Don't forget ...
Wednesday, November 17 at 6.30 pm
at Cory Elementary School
1550 S Steele Street, Denver
Come find out about Advanced Learning Plans. Learn what they are and how they benefit your child if they're identified as gifted.
Wednesday, November 17 at 6.30 pm
at Cory Elementary School
1550 S Steele Street, Denver
Come find out about Advanced Learning Plans. Learn what they are and how they benefit your child if they're identified as gifted.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"Smartest Students are Stranded at the top"
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.
"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.
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