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  • Home
  • ABOUT
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter Links
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Newsletter Archive
  • RESOURCES
    • School Options
    • Is My Child Gifted?
    • Elementary school
    • Middle & High School
    • 2e - Twice Exceptional
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Websites, Books, Organizations
    • JAGC Handouts
    • Summer Programs
  • CALENDAR
    • JAGC Board Meetings
    • JAGC Town Halls >
      • School Options Town Hall
  • PARTICIPATE
    • Donate/Membership
    • ADVOCACY
    • GT CHAMPION AWARD
    • 2020 GT CHAMPIONS
    • AMBASSADORS

What is JAGC?

JAGC (pronounced Jag-C) works in positive partnership with the Jeffco School District's Gifted & Talented (GT) Department to provide leadership by promoting information about the educational and social-emotional needs of our advanced students.
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Our Mission

JAGC is a nonprofit group providing leadership and support to families and educators of advanced learners in Jefferson County, Colorado.
  • 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 Schools
  • Offer education and outreach to principals.
  • Educate the Board of Education and district leadership on advanced learner successes
  • Understand and support 2E (twice exceptional) kids and families
  • Communicate opportunities and resources to parents and kids
  • Provide social-emotional needs education for parents, kids, counselors and mental health providers.

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 feel free to contact us using the JAGC email or contact the president regarding particular programs.
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Guy Nahmiach

Board President
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Danielle Hicks

Board Vice President
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Heather Groff

Board Member
Secretary

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Katherine Rickard

Board Member
Treasurer

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Nancy Yanasak

Board Member
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Amy Dougherty

Board Member
​Communications
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Jana Betlach

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Courtney Hopkins-Feuerborn

Board Member
​Ambassador Liaison
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Kelly Bunnell

Ayrolyn Keady

Board Member
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Roger Dowd

Ex Officio Member
Director Jefferson County GT

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

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Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children

1100 Johnson Road #18792
Golden, CO 80402
jeffcogifted.org


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