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.
Jill Cables
2024-2025 President, A12GTPG
Become involved in your student's education!
September 11, 2024
One of the key goals of the Adams 12 GT Parents Group is to cultivate a strong and supportive community among the Adams 12 GT parent community. To help parents find support and a feeling of belonging, we host informal meet-ups for parents of gifted and talented students in our district.
We alternate our social hours between weekdays and weeknights. Our next social hour is Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11am-1pm, at Panera. See the SignUp for details and to let us know you are coming!
If you are in need of support but these times or location do not work for you, please email info@a12gifted.org and we can set up a virtual or in-person meetup that works for you.
October 1, 2024
Our first Parent Education Series of the academic year will address self-advocacy, an important life skill that many GT students struggle to employ at school.
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30pm, Deb Douglas will present "GT Carpe Diem: Empowering student voice through the four steps to successful self-advocacy." In this session, parents will discover ways to help their gifted children experience the four steps to self-advocacy: 1) Acknowledging Rights and Responsibilities, 2) Self-assessing Learner Profiles, 3) Recognizing Options, and 4) Finding Advocates.
This presentation is free but please register HERE. Translation into Spanish and free childcare is available to those that request it in their registration.
September 23, 2024
Would you like to be more involved?
Our next Leadership and Liaison meeting will be held on Sept. 23, 6:30-8pm at the ESC. During this meeting, we will hear from our current school liaisons and discuss plans for this academic year. We also welcome any parents who would like to know more about the liaison role. If you would like to know more about the GT Parent Group activities, this is the meeting for you! Newcomers as well as familiar faces are welcome! See the Sign Up for details and to RSVP.
If you would like to learn more about the GT Parents Group or just have general questions about gifted, please contact us at info@a12gifted.org. We'd love to hear from you!
October 20-22, 2024
CAGT Conference
Save the Date!
CAGT Conference 2024, Purpose & Passion, is coming to Embassy Suites in Loveland, October 20-22, 2024!
Each year CAGT brings Keynotes, Signature Series, Breakout sessions, and other conference events that provide learning, networking, collaborating and fun for all attendees. This year's conference will feature Dr. Temple Grandin as well as Dr. Kristina Collins, Dr. Rick Olenchak, and Richard Cash, addressing the topics of how diversity, LGBTQ+, and the power of differentiation impacts our gifted children. Registration is now open!
CAGT is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Leadership Award and submissions for the 6th annual student art contest.
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 2024-25 school year will open later this fall.
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.
