
Gifted and Talented Quarterly
Second Quarter
Welcome to the Gifted Education Newsletter for the Estes Park School District.
Progress Monitor Reports
We are fast approaching the end of the semester! There have been some amazing learning opportunities for students across all buildings. Teachers and students are completing Progress Reports on Advanced Learning Plan goals. Here is what to expect for communication of progress:
- K-7th Grade Parents: You will receive a Progress Report alongside report cards that the classroom and content teachers have completed.
- 8th-12th Grade Parents: Students will complete a Mid-Year Reflection of their goals in Xello in January. Rachel Graham will notify parents when students have completed this.
Gifted Education Monitoring (GEM)
Every 5 years, districts in Colorado participate in a process called GEM or Gifted Education Monitoring. Our review year will be during the next school, 2025-2026. There is preparation work completed in the year prior to the review. Stay tuned for an opportunity to participate in providing feedback!
Virtual Parent Nights
Save the Date! January 28th from 6-7:00 pm
Join Emily Kircher-Morris for our next Virtual Parent Night. She will be discussing The Parenting Playbook: Coaching Gifted Children for Success. We hope you join us!
She also hosts The Neurodiversity podcast. You can check it out here: https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/