Western Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented

What is Gifted?

Does this sound like your child? Here are the common characteristics of gifted children.

  • Early language development
  • Exceptional powers of observation
  • Exceptional curiosity
  • Learns rapidly, readily applies new knowledge
  • Good memory
  • Unexpected depth of knowledge
  • High energy
  • Resolves conflicts with verbal skills
  • Uses verbal skills to influence others
  • Organizes collections, people, ideas
  • Long attention span (especially in areas of interest)
  • Extensive vocabulary
  • Demonstrates compassion
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Enjoys imaginative, creative play
  • Prefers older companions
  • Likes to experiment or do things differently
  • Unusual sense of humor in use of language, creativity, or subtlety
  • Early or avid reader with great comprehension
  • Ability with puzzles, mazes, numbers
  • Intense concentration
  • Recognizes patterns easily
  • Questions unjust authority
  • Great perseverance in areas of interest
  • Strong sense of self
  • Makes complex/unusual connections


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“Twice Exceptional?”

How do I know if my child is actually considered “gifted and talented?”

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Question:

What does being gifted mean for my child in District 51?

Answer:

You can find out more about how School District 51 is committed to your child's education. Visit the District 51 G&T website and, in particular, read their Guidelines for Gifted & Talented Educational Programming

 

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