Uncompahgre BOCES Gifted Education

This summer will feature our region's very first juried performance for talent identification! This will allow students to display their visual art, music, drama, or dance talents in front of professional adjudicators to receive feedback. This feedback could be used as one data point toward gifted identification in that area. Students still need to obtain other data points to obtain gifted identification, as most pathways require a minimum of three data points at/above the 95th percentile or scoring at an exceeds level. Students will be required to bring a prepared piece or portfolio, answer interview questions with the adjudicators, and perform an improvisation or on-the-spot creation during their time with the adjudicators. More information will be provided to those who are interested in participating. If you, or someone you know, feel that you have what it takes to be identified in a talent area, please contact your district's gifted coordinator to begin the process which wi...

A local 5th grade artist from Ouray wins a first place award at the Montrose Visual Arts Guild art show this month in the 1st –8th grade student division.   His choice of medium was acrylic pour painting, using forks, popsicle sticks, and paper to create his masterpieces. In the photo, both larger pieces are the work of our young artist.   He currently travels to Montrose each week to work with an artist mentor to hone his current skills and develop new skills.   Later this summer, he will also be featured in his own private art showing … as a 5th grader! Keep up the great work!!

While many high school sophomores and juniors were hanging out with friends, hitting the pool, or honing their Fortnite skills this summer, three of our local gifted students chose to commit a whole month to developing their leadership skills while earning college credit. Colorado Student Leadership Institute (COSLI) provides an opportunity for young high school students to learn about running a business, recognize the cultural diversity within Colorado, and solve problems that Colorado is currently    facing.  For the entire month of July, these students worked in teams and individually to complete assignments and challenges which broadened their horizons and educated them on topics not regularly addressed in high school.  They tackled such weighty topics as immigration, teen suicide, and rape culture. Classes were held at the CU-Denver campus, and students lived in dorm rooms at the DU campus, giving them a taste of college life. Fewer than...