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State monitoring finds Steamboat Springs' gifted program strong on staffing and programming, urges broader identification and family outreach
Summary
CDE reviewers praised Steamboat Springs' gifted programming and staffing, noted a roughly 10% identification rate (above a state average of ~8.2%), and recommended expanding identification beyond reading and math, improving family communication, and more consistent staff professional development.
Colorado Department of Education gifted-education reviewers told the Steamboat Springs School Board on Nov. 17 that the district’s gifted program shows strengths in staffing, programming and accountability but should expand identification efforts and improve family engagement.
Terry Loisel, CDE gifted-education monitoring and data consultant, said the monitoring visit included about three days of visits and listening sessions with roughly 166 people across schools, and that the district will receive a fuller monitoring compliance report later. "Gifted education in Steamboat Springs is…
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