Mission Statement
Assisting gifted individuals in developing their strengths, talents and abilities.
Goals - To advocate for meeting the unique and diverse needs of gifted individuals through:
* Communication and partnerships with key stakeholders including: parents, teachers, administrators, students, legislature, state and national gifted associations.
* Educating and informing key stakeholders by providing programming and resources as well as direction to established resources.
* Increasing public awareness of giftedness and the needs of gifted individuals.
*Nurturing and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Volunteers Needed
Parent School Liaisons - keep parents at your school apprised of BVGT events and activities. contact mailto:parents@bvgt.org
Communications - write short articles for the BVGT newsletter - contact communications@bvgt.org
Hospitality - help set up and clean up for BVGT events - contact hospitality@bvgt.org
Membership - distribute BVGT brochures to schools and doctors offices - contact membership@bvgt.org
Advocacy
BVSD Budget Forums: Attend BVSD Budget Forums and advocate for gifted education. The schedule of forums has been posted on the BVSD web site.
Colorado Legislative Day: Come to the Thursday Morning Open Session, Feb. 18 (no charge) at the Capitol -- 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Senate Conference Room 356 -- BRING A FRIEND...COLLEAGUE...PARENT ADVOCATE...NEW MEMBER...COMMUNITY LEADER...BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER...POTENTIAL LOCAL GT LEADER...Our goal is to PACK THE ROOM and get the legislators in there to hear our concerns, address our questions, and know that we are a POSITIVE PRESENCE in the education arena...all about nurturing potential and celebrating excellence. Learn More