What is JAGC?

The Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children (JAGC, pronounced JAG-see) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing leadership and support to families and educators of advanced learners in Jefferson County, Colorado.

JOIN US!

• Join the board
• Participate in a work group: Community Outreach, Communications, or Legislative.

​​Email [email protected] for more information

We work with Jeffco administration and staff to address programming needs and implementation of Advanced Learning Plans, or ALPs. We have worked with the district and school board to:

• Secure additional GT Center seats across the district
• ​Ensure the district was accommodating GT Center 6th graders moving to middle school
• Work with the Colorado Department of Education on implementing GT needs in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Establish Jeffco's, and Colorado's, first GT Center high school program, which is at Wheat Ridge High School
• Work with the district to bring uniform programming to all students with ALPs​

JAGC President Welcome

Katherine Rickard

This JAGC postcard is available in all schools, through the GT Dept., and from JAGC to encourage families to reach out to JAGC with questions and concerns. We're here to help!

Our Mission

• Foster public awareness of the needs of gifted children
• Present seminars and workshops in the field of GT education which will be of value to both parents and educators as well as inform members of enrichment experiences available within the community
• Encourage individuals to advocate actively for the benefit of gifted and talented students
• Provide opportunities for members to share experiences and exchange information
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the Jefferson County, Colorado school district

Our Focus

• To support Jeffco in its ALP (Advanced Learning Plan) process change
• Ensure consistency in programming for Gifted & Talented Center and neighborhood schools
• Offer education and outreach to principals
• Educate the Board of Education and district leadership on advanced learner needs
• Understand and support 2E (twice exceptional) kids and families
• Communicate opportunities and resources to parents and kids
• Provide social-emotional resources

What JAGC Can Do For You

• Listen. We are parents who have been there and understand your concerns and fears
• Educate you on the advanced learner process and help you ask the right questions
• Provide resources for all types of advanced learners for education and support
• Provide information on local opportunities and events via our monthly NEWSLETTER
• We keep our eyes and ears on the constantly changing advanced (GT) learner environment and advocate for improvements
• We educate leadership on all levels from the Jeffco GT Dept. to the Board of Ed to the CO Board of Ed, on GT matters that need to be addressed
• We celebrate our children's ability and strive to present positive successes to leadership in an effort to continue their support of advanced learner programs

Meet the JAGC Board of Directors

JAGC board members are volunteers who are also dedicated parents, professionals and educators.  Please say "hello" at JAGC events or contact us at [email protected] with questions and concerns.

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Katherine Rickard, President/Treasurer
Erin Norton, Vice-President
Heather Groff, Secretary
Michelle Stone, Board Member
Sande Ruggles, Board Member
Allison Jussel, Board Member
Laura Malory, Board Member
Dr. Allen Golden, Jeffco GT Director/Ex Officio Member
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JAGC - Board Documents

Click here to view JAGC Board meeting agendas
Click here to view JAGC Board meeting notes
Click here to view JAGC by-laws