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State Definition of "gifted & talented": “‘Gifted and talented student’ means a secondary school student who possesses one or more of the following qualities or attributes:
(a) Is intellectually gifted;
(b) Is outstanding in school achievement;
(c) Is outstanding in particular areas of human endeavor, including the arts and humanities.”
(Colorado Rev. Stat. § 22-26-102)
News Update: Effective July 1, 2007, school districts must develop plans to serve gifted students...
Governor: Bill Ritter
State Superintendent:
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented:
State Association: Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented
Statistics Back to Top
Unknown Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006)
742,000 Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005)
Unknown Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006)
52,000 Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006)
$6,546,455,000 (Estimate) Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005)
Unknown Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2005-2006)
$6,200,000 (Estimated) Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2004-2005)
12,629 Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses (2005-2006)
17.9% Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006)
40 Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2005-2006)

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Legislation & Funding Back to Top
Yes      Does gifted education legislation exist?
Exceptional Children's Act: See Article 20 of Title 22, 1CCR 301-8
Yes      Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes      Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes      Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Identification begins at age five
Yes      Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
No      Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
Yes      Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.

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Obstacles Back to Top
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Schools Back to Top
Bridge School (Boulder, CO)
Challenge School (Denver, CO)
Crofton Elementary - Denver Public Schools (Denver, CO)
Denver Public Schools Highly Gifted Program (Denver, CO)
Mackintosh Academy (Littleton, CO)
Peak to Peak Charter School (Lafayette, CO)
Ricks Center for Gifted Children (Denver, CO)
Super Saturday at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
University of Colorado - Science Discovery (Boulder, CO)

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Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students Back to Top
Bits, Bytes, & Bots
Brideun School for Exceptional Children (Lafayette, CO)
Colorado Academy (Denver, CO)
Colorado College Gifted & Talented Summer Program
Colorado College Whiz Bang Science Program
Colorado Master Chess, Inc.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Youth and Family Programs
Early Experience Program - University of Denver (CO)
Eldorado Academy (Nederland, CO)
Logan School (Denver, CO)
Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning
Rocky Mountain School for the Gifted (Boulder, CO)
Stargate Charter School (Thornton, CO)
THINK Summer Institute - Davidson Institute for Talent Development (Reno,NV)
University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) - Summer Enrichment Programs

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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including the State of the States Gifted and Talented Education Report 2001 - 2002, published by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children, Education State Rankings 2003 - 2004 edited by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and Scott Morgan, and hundreds of websites. Information was also collected through surveys, targeted requests for information to state departments of education, state gifted associations, and other knowledgeable organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of this information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.