Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Giftedness?
As a parent, we all believe our children are “gifts” and possess very special traits that make them unique and extraordinary. However, in the education world, the term “gifted” has come to mean children who demonstrate high performance in specific areas or domains, or who have the potential for exceptional performance. At this time, gifted education is unfortunately not mandated by the federal government. Therefore, you will find states throughout our nation vary greatly in how they identify gifted students and the programming opportunities provided to meet the unique learning needs of these children. To see a more detailed response to this question, click this link to visit the NAGC (National Association of Gifted Children) webpage.
How Do I know if My Child is Gifted?
There are many characteristics and traits gifted children often demonstrate. Parents are obviously the first to observe these traits early in their child’s life. Here are 12 possible characteristics you may have observed in your child:1. Reasons well, is curious and is good at solving problems
2. Very observant and curious
3. Learns rapidly and has an excellent memory
4. Learned to read before entering school and is an avid reader
5. Is good with numbers and puzzles, can solve math problems innately
6. Is intense, sensitive and has a high degree of energy
7. Is a perfectionist and has a long attention span
8. Highly creative and a keen observer
9. Often prefers older peers or adults
10. Advanced sense of humor
11. Nonconforming, stubborn and self-critical
12. Messy and bored with routine tasks
Can a Parent /Guardian Nominate their Student for Gifted Identification?
Yes. We believe that parents know their child best. You can share with us information on when your child reached his/her developmental milestones and if he/she is demonstrating gifted behaviors at home that we might not have had a chance to observe at school. If you would like to nominate your child for a gifted screening, please download the form below. Complete the form and return it to your building principal. A team of educators will review your form, your child’s assessment data and classroom performance. If your child meets the criteria established by the Falcon School District and the state of Colorado for gifted identification, you will be notified of the identification and invited to participate in the Advanced Learning Plan process. A parent nomination does not guarantee a formal gifted identification.
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