Both Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts use what they call “a body of evidence” to determine if a child is gifted. It begins with a nomination, usually from a parent or teacher.

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Final Frontier

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Both Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts use what they call “a body of evidence” to determine if a child is gifted. It begins with a nomination, usually from a parent or teacher.

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The Next Generation: Out of the mouths of babes

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According to the Colorado Department of Education, there were 54,705 gifted and talented students formally identified by Colorado districts or educational services agencies as of the last day of the 2007-08 school year.

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Characteristics of Giftedness

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Smart .Reasons well (good thinker) .Learns rapidly .Has an extensive vocabulary .Has an excellent memory .Has facility with numbers Playful .Has high degree of energy .Has a vivid imagination .Is highly creative .Has a wide range of interests .Is good…

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Beam Me Up: A Case for Challenging the Gifted

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You’ve met them: the little girl who went to space camp or the boy wouldn’t stop talking about dinosaurs.

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Gifted, Talented and Beyond

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Under big, shady trees and the airs of collegiate grandeur, the University of Northern Colorado’s Kepner Hall has been temporarily transformed into a summer camp for smart kids. Children fill high-ceilinged classrooms, discussing concepts of truth or government through the…