What is Giftedness?
In the Denver Public Schools, “gifted and talented children” means those students whose demonstrated abilities, talents and/or potential for accomplishment are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs. These students perform, or show the potential of performing, at remarkably high levels in general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude or specific talent aptitude when compared with others of their age and experience. Gifted and talented children are present in all student groups, regardless of gender, disability, English language proficiency, economic status, ethnic or cultural background.
For information on how a student could be identified in any of the areas listed below, please click on the specific area.
General Intellectual Ability
Specific Academic Aptitude
Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Language
Specific Talent Aptitude
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Psychomotor
- Creativity
- Leadership
