GT Events
Note: Jeffco Public Schools is updating their website so some links have not yet been posted. This page will be updated as those links become available. In addition, over time, some links may no longer work. We will stay on top of this as best we can.
Jeffco GT Dept: Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, September 20th.
Gifted Students have unique social and emotional needs. Please read these short articles and come virtually to discuss some of these traits with Jeffco GT Social Emotional Learning Counselors and learn how to help students manage them.
What is Giftedness
Overexcitability and the Gifted
Traits that go Hand in Hand with a High IQ
Asynchronous Development
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, September 20th.
Gifted Students have unique social and emotional needs. Please read these short articles and come virtually to discuss some of these traits with Jeffco GT Social Emotional Learning Counselors and learn how to help students manage them.
What is Giftedness
Overexcitability and the Gifted
Traits that go Hand in Hand with a High IQ
Asynchronous Development
How to Effectively Advocate for Your Student
In-person Tuesday, September 26, 2023 and virtual Thursday, October 5, 2023
Join us as representatives from Jeffco’s Gifted & Talented Department and JAGC discuss how to effectively advocate for your student. This session will include what advocacy looks like and what it shouldn’t look like, how to know when to step in and when to let your child work through something, and how to collaborate with the educators in your child(ren)’s lives. We will also discuss where you can go and what resources are available if your issue isn’t being resolved at the school level.
There will be both an in-person session and the same session done virtually to meet the scheduling needs of parents. You are also welcome to attend both sessions.
In-Person:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm at the Jeffco Ed Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden
Room 4E
Information and RSVP
Virtually:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Information and RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, October 4th.
In-person Tuesday, September 26, 2023 and virtual Thursday, October 5, 2023
Join us as representatives from Jeffco’s Gifted & Talented Department and JAGC discuss how to effectively advocate for your student. This session will include what advocacy looks like and what it shouldn’t look like, how to know when to step in and when to let your child work through something, and how to collaborate with the educators in your child(ren)’s lives. We will also discuss where you can go and what resources are available if your issue isn’t being resolved at the school level.
There will be both an in-person session and the same session done virtually to meet the scheduling needs of parents. You are also welcome to attend both sessions.
In-Person:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm at the Jeffco Ed Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden
Room 4E
Information and RSVP
Virtually:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Information and RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, October 4th.
Jeffco GT Dept: 6-Week Book Club - Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents
Monday’s: October 2, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13
6:00-7:00 pm
In-Person: Westridge Elementary School library 10785 W. Alamo Place, Littleton, CO
Find more information and a link to RSVP.
This is a 6-week long GT Elementary Parent Night group with a book study of "Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents" by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson. This book study will be led by Jeffco Schools GT Social Emotional Learning Counselors. Families are responsible for buying the book Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson.
Monday’s: October 2, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13
6:00-7:00 pm
In-Person: Westridge Elementary School library 10785 W. Alamo Place, Littleton, CO
Find more information and a link to RSVP.
This is a 6-week long GT Elementary Parent Night group with a book study of "Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents" by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson. This book study will be led by Jeffco Schools GT Social Emotional Learning Counselors. Families are responsible for buying the book Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson.
Jeffco GT Department’s Parent/Family Night with Jenny Hecht
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
6:15-8:00 pm
Virtual - Please click here to RSVP. A meeting link will be emailed by 3:00pm on October 3.
“It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise”: The Dilemma of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids in a World Beyond Our Certainty and Control
It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. This is a challenge for all human beings, but particularly so for those who experience the myriad sensitivities and intensities of neurodivergence. Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.
Jenny Hecht is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, with a focus on supporting the specific social-emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals. Jenny’s work has extended to consultation and support for educational professionals who work with this population. She has presented and served on expert panels at numerous conferences and had the distinct honor of serving as a keynote speaker at the 2022 CAGT Conference.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
6:15-8:00 pm
Virtual - Please click here to RSVP. A meeting link will be emailed by 3:00pm on October 3.
“It’s Going to be Okay…I Promise”: The Dilemma of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids in a World Beyond Our Certainty and Control
It’s important to us as parents to ensure that our children feel safe and secure. However, the past three years have constantly reminded us that we cannot guarantee safety or control outcomes. This is a challenge for all human beings, but particularly so for those who experience the myriad sensitivities and intensities of neurodivergence. Join Jenny Hecht to explore how we can free ourselves from the myths of certainty and control in a way that will benefit us and our children, and enable us to better navigate life’s uncertainties.
Jenny Hecht is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, with a focus on supporting the specific social-emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals. Jenny’s work has extended to consultation and support for educational professionals who work with this population. She has presented and served on expert panels at numerous conferences and had the distinct honor of serving as a keynote speaker at the 2022 CAGT Conference.
The Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Annual Conference October 8-10, 2023
Embassy Suites 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado, 80538
CAGT is a great opportunity to learn from experts in the GT field and to connect with parents, educators, and other folks involved in Gifted & Talented.
Conference Registration is Now Open
Embassy Suites 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado, 80538
CAGT is a great opportunity to learn from experts in the GT field and to connect with parents, educators, and other folks involved in Gifted & Talented.
Conference Registration is Now Open
JAGC Townhall – Topic Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Virtual – Please check back for updated information and RSVP
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Virtual – Please check back for updated information and RSVP
Jeffco GT Dept: Young children who are gifted and who have overexcitabilities
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, November 8th.
This session will focus on the 5 Overexcitabilities (OEs) and talk about the blessings and challenges of each one. Strategies to help young students manage them will also be discussed.
Recognizing Social and Emotional Traits of Young Gifted Students
Five Traits of Gifted Students
Overexcitability questionnaire
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, November 8th.
This session will focus on the 5 Overexcitabilities (OEs) and talk about the blessings and challenges of each one. Strategies to help young students manage them will also be discussed.
Recognizing Social and Emotional Traits of Young Gifted Students
Five Traits of Gifted Students
Overexcitability questionnaire
Jeffco GT Department’s Understanding the CogAT Assessment
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
More information coming soon.
Understanding the CogAT Assessment for Parents and Students.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
More information coming soon.
Understanding the CogAT Assessment for Parents and Students.
Jeffco GT Dept: Twice Exceptional with Anxiety
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Watch: 6:00-6:50 pm
Discuss: 6:50-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, December 13th.
Do you have a twice exceptional child with anxiety? If so, please join us as we watch a session of Conversations with CAGT (Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented) together and then discuss it and the strategies that can be helpful. We are including the link in case you would prefer to watch it beforehand and just join for the discussion.
Anxiety and the G:2E Child
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Watch: 6:00-6:50 pm
Discuss: 6:50-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, December 13th.
Do you have a twice exceptional child with anxiety? If so, please join us as we watch a session of Conversations with CAGT (Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented) together and then discuss it and the strategies that can be helpful. We are including the link in case you would prefer to watch it beforehand and just join for the discussion.
Anxiety and the G:2E Child
Jeffco GT Dept: Let’s Talk 2E
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Tuesday, January 9th.
"Twice-exceptional students are difficult to identify and support because they possess the characteristics of gifted students and the characteristics of students with disabilities. Gifted characteristics may mask disabilities, or disabilities may mask gifted potential; either students’ strengths, disabilities, or both may not be identified. This difficulty in identifying and supporting twice-exceptional students can put them at risk of having their academic or social-emotional needs misunderstood or go unnoticed.” (Colorado Department of Education website)
Please join Jeffco’s 2e specialist Tina Glass and GT SELC Casey Gardner for a discussion on how to identify and support the unique needs of our 2e students.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Tuesday, January 9th.
"Twice-exceptional students are difficult to identify and support because they possess the characteristics of gifted students and the characteristics of students with disabilities. Gifted characteristics may mask disabilities, or disabilities may mask gifted potential; either students’ strengths, disabilities, or both may not be identified. This difficulty in identifying and supporting twice-exceptional students can put them at risk of having their academic or social-emotional needs misunderstood or go unnoticed.” (Colorado Department of Education website)
Please join Jeffco’s 2e specialist Tina Glass and GT SELC Casey Gardner for a discussion on how to identify and support the unique needs of our 2e students.
Jeffco GT Department’s Parent/Family Night Presentation TBD
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please check back for a link to more information and to RSVP.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please check back for a link to more information and to RSVP.
Parent Discussion of the Gifted/2e Journey
Tuesday, February 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Monday, February 26th.
Please join us as we watch a 45-minute video from Conversations with CAGT "The Gifted/2e Journey: The Parent's Perspective" presented by Dr. Karen Arnstein. Afterwards representatives from Jeffco’s Gifted & Talented Department and JAGC will facilitate a discussion about the video.
Tuesday, February 27th
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Monday, February 26th.
Please join us as we watch a 45-minute video from Conversations with CAGT "The Gifted/2e Journey: The Parent's Perspective" presented by Dr. Karen Arnstein. Afterwards representatives from Jeffco’s Gifted & Talented Department and JAGC will facilitate a discussion about the video.
Jeffco GT Department’s Parent/Family Night Presentation TBD
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please check back for a link to more information and to RSVP.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - Please check back for a link to more information and to RSVP.
Jeffco GT Dept: Gifted Students and Underachievement
Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, March 13th.
Do you have a child who performs lower than their capabilities in school? Please read these articles and come discuss strategies for addressing underachievement.
Combating Underachievement in Gifted Students Through Social-Emotional Training and Development
Underachievement in Gifted Students
Avoiding, Reversing & Handling Underachievement in Gifted Students
Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual - RSVP - Google Meet Link will be sent out Wednesday, March 13th.
Do you have a child who performs lower than their capabilities in school? Please read these articles and come discuss strategies for addressing underachievement.
Combating Underachievement in Gifted Students Through Social-Emotional Training and Development
Underachievement in Gifted Students
Avoiding, Reversing & Handling Underachievement in Gifted Students
