Article Contributed on: 1/22/2009 1:49:25 PM
The Jeffco Public Schools Gifted and Talented Department will be implementing a second round for the application and testing process for placement in gifted center programs for elementary and middle school students.
•Application will be available online from Monday, Jan. 20 to Friday, March 20 at https://slb.jeffco.k12.co.us:472/websurvey/GiftedTalented.cfm
•Postcards will be sent to all applicants after March 20th with testing date(s), time(s), and location.
•Kindergarten testing will be held Saturday, April 11, and Saturday, 25.
•1st grade through 7th grade testing will be held on Saturday, April 11.
•Parents and Schools will be notified the week of Monday, June 1.
The screening process for the program will be the same for second round as it was for the first round. For those who qualify, placement into the center school programs will occur as space is available. If there is no space available at the center school students will go on a wait list and an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) will be created.
For more information on the GT application process visit http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/programs/gifted_talented/gifted_talented_apply.html or call 303-982-0390.