Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to visit the Adams 12 GT Parents Group website. This website was built and is maintained by parents of GT students in the Adams 12 school district to share information relevant to parents, students, administrators and others who are interested in GT resources in the Adams 12 school district. Please email us at info@a12gifted.org to let us know your thoughts.
Viviane Del Pizzo
2022-2024 President, A12GTPG
Become involved in your student's education!
April 22, 2024
Leadership/Liaison Meeting
Our next leadership and liaison meeting will be on Monday, Apr 22, 6:30-8:30pm. This meeting is for our current liaisons, leadership team, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the GT Parents Group. We will be recapping our spring events and planning for the next academic year. This will be an in-person meeting at the Educational Support Center. Get more information and RSVP HERE. We are always looking for parents who would like to get more involved in the Adams 12 GT community and new faces are always welcome!
The leadership meeting is also an easy opportunity to meet our 2023-24 Executive Board and connect with other GT parents from the district. We hope to see you there!
May 6, 2024
CAGT Family Institute
Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented is thrilled to announce the return of the Family Institute!
The CAGT 2024 Family Institute, co-hosted by affiliates A12 GT Parents Group and Boulder Valley GT, will be held on Monday, May 6, 5-6:30pm at Legacy High School. Emily Kircher-Morris will present "The Parenting Handbook" - a guide for parents and caregivers with neurodiversity-affirming strategies to nurture their gifted children to become independent, confident, successful young adults. Emily is a nationally-renowned, dynamic speaker and you will not want to miss what she has to say!
Registration fee is $15 for CAGT members and $20 for non-members.
April 26, 2024
Parent Education Series
Whether you have a newly-identified GT/talent pool student or if you've been navigating the world of GT education for a while, we know many parents have questions and want to hear the perspectives and experiences of other parents.
Please join the GT Parents Group on Friday, April 26 at 6pm-8pm for our virtual Parent Education Meeting entitled GT 101: A Parent's Perspective. We'll provide a brief overview of common terms and themes in GT education followed by plenty of time for questions and connections with our GT parent community.
See the SignUp for more information and to let us know you are coming. We hope you can join us!
Newly Identified?
Helpful Resources
Spring is a time when many parents have received a letter from the school district to let them know that their student has been identified as GT or Gifted and Talented. The world of gifted education can be confusing at first. If you are new to the GT world, here are some resources from out site that are a good place to start.
- Two short videos that provide a great introduction to GT
- Video presentation on ALPs. This is from 2020 but provides a good intro. Check out other information from our Parent Education Series.
- Reading: A Parents Guide to Gifted Children and The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids are great places to start.
-Prefer to watch rather than read? Check out these 45-60 min conversations from a variety of gifted experts
New to GT?
Do you have a newly-identified GT student?
We know parents who are new to the world of GT often have many questions about what GT identification will mean for their child. If you are unsure where to start, check out these short videos for parents of newly-identified GT students and look over the other resources available on our page. If you have other questions, we are here to help! Just send us an email at info@a12gifted.org. Welcome!
Stay Connected
Get involved!
Did you know that all of our parent education meetings, Super Saturday's, MS activities, and field trips are planned and coordinated by parents like you? In order to continue providing these programs for you and your children, we need your help! Please become involved in your child's education by volunteering to help with an Adams 12 GT Parents Group event or by attending one of our monthly Leadership meetings to learn about GT resources and updates and plan events for Adams 12 GT families. You can see all the current events in our latest newsletter. Please contact us with your questions at info@a12gifted.org.
Build Community
Support GT programs in your school!
The school district and the A12GTPG will continue to build the "school liaison" program to strengthen communication to families and to build our GT community. Each liaison has the opportunity to join meetings during the school year where district staff, the A12GTPG and other Liaisons gather to discuss how to best bring resources to our schools, GT students and their families. Help us move forward GT programming in your school!
GT en Español
El distrito escolar de Adams 12 tiene muchos estudiantes GT de familias de habla hispana. Si tiene preguntas sobre el grupo de padres de estudiantes GT o algún otra pregunta relacionada a su estudiante GT, y se siente más cómodo hablando en español, complete el formulario de contacto y nuestro representante hispano le responderá a su pregunta.
Contacta con Nosotros
Additional Resources
At Your School
Not sure where to get help at your school? A good place to start is with your school's GT Advocate or Coordinator.
It Makes Cents
Does your school need more funds for additional GT programming? A12GTPG has an In-School Grants Program. The application window for the 2023-24 school year is now closed but check back next year.
Beyond Our District
Did you know that A12GTPG is an affiliate of CAGT? CO Association for GT (CAGT) has a wealth of information, including weekly live chats, informational recordings, and more. Check them out!
Families of Color
Sesion Informativa sobre Dotados y Talentosos -- GT Leaders of Color and Allies formed in 2019 to connect and support educators and families of color within the field of GT education. Follow them on Facebook to learn more.
