Gifted & Talented

At Patterson International, we are committed to nurturing our learners’ growth in all dimensions—academically, socially and emotionally. Patterson firmly believes that every Gifted and Talented (GT) student deserves an education that ignites their passion and challenges them.

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• GT Parent Resources
• JAGC- Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children A support group for parents and guardians who have children on the autism spectrum in Jeffco Public Schools. If interested in joining the community, please email info@Jeffcogifted.org to be connected to the group founder Allison.
• SENG-Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted SENG is a nonprofit organization that empowers families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their academic and social and emotional goals.
• Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) A statewide advocacy group focused on improving the lives and opportunities of gifted students.
• National Association for Gifted Children NAGC is a national organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children.

• CAGT Conferences
• JAGC Board Meetings

The Jeffco Public Schools Gifted and Talented (GT) Department’s vision is to Actualize Learners’ Potential for gifted and high-ability learners through a focus on access, equity, inclusion and diversity. All students deserve an education that provides meaningful growth academically, socially and emotionally.

Each year, every second grader in Jeffco takes The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) which measures reasoning skills with different types of verbal, quantitative and nonverbal questions. The results of this test inform teachers which students may be identified as gifted and talented. 

What Is A Gifted Student?

GT students are learners between the ages of four and 21 whose abilities, talents or potential for accomplishment are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special educational programming. Children under five who are gifted may also receive early childhood special educational services. 

Gifted students include students from all backgrounds who have exceptional abilities or potential. Gifted students are capable of exceptional performance,  production or learning behavior and have one or more of these areas of giftedness:

Areas of giftedness

• Intellectual abilities
• Specific academic skills
• Creative or productive thinking
• Leadership abilities
• Visual arts, performing arts or musical abilities
• Physical skills

The 2024 Fall GT Center application is now closed.  Please contact your GT Resource Teacher with questions regarding GT Center.