Due to the remote learning conditions we are adjusting our Early Access timeline. On Friday, April 3, 2020, Jefferson County Public Schools, along with 13 other districts, made the decision to suspend in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Jeffco will continue with their remote learning plan through the end of this school year. Since this is an ever evolving situation, we will be working to create a modified timeline to guide the Early Access process based on the new information that our district is receiving from the State.
We know there are many unanswered questions. We are working to determine the answers to these and will be sharing that information as soon as possible. We appreciate your ongoing support, trust, and patience as we work through these challenging issues and uncertain times as a community.
To meet the needs of highly advanced children who have not yet entered kindergarten or first grade, Jeffco Public Schools may grant early entrance to school, for highly advanced gifted children, with a body of evidence at or above the 97th percentile, who do not meet the age requirements outlined in Board Policy JEB. This process is not for typical children who miss the October 1 Kindergarten/First Grade entrance date.
For the requirements of Early Access to Kindergarten/First Grade, see JEFFCO BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY - IHBB
Early Access age requirements:
Who will benefit from Early Access? Colorado regulations [CRS 22-20-204(2)] define that a 4-year old or 5-year old child who is “highly advanced gifted child” may be eligible for early access for kindergarten or first grade, respectively. The child is academically gifted, socially and emotionally mature and in the top 3 percent or less of the gifted population.
RESOURCES
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Apply - The 2020 application closed April 1, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
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Click here for the Early Access Application Timeline
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Receive Early Access / Developmental History Form Packet from GT Office – Generated from application
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The Early Access Packet /Portfolio is due on March 19, 2020, to The Director of Gifted and Talented at the Jefferson County Education Center for priority scheduling for Cognitive Testing
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The Early Access Team will contact parents with completed and qualifying portfolios to schedule Cognitive Testing
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Submit the Early Access Cognitive Testing fee of $250 (waived for families who have qualified for the free/reduced lunch program) to the GT office or upon check-in for cognitive testing
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Cognitive Testing will be scheduled in early April
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Students whose Cognitive Testing results are in the 97th percentile or above will be scheduled for Achievement Testing
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Notification of acceptance and non-acceptance will be sent to parents by early May
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CONTACT
Gifted and Talented
gtinform@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-6650
Jeffco Child Find Department
303-982-7247