SCD Enrichment Program

Why are Work is Important?

Our program exists because there is a disproportionate percentage of marginalized students in gifted programming and advanced coursework in Colorado and the US. Between 36% and 61% of Black, Latino, Indigenous American and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander students are missing from gifted and talented identification in Colorado, with a lack of support and critical development for success in advanced coursework. Gifted and advanced students have a unique experience with education, as they evaluate and interpret the world through their powerful gifted abilities. Their needs vary from developing executive functioning support, affective needs and learning how to advocate for themselves. With our identification and programming support we are able to shift advanced coursework and gifted education to be a reflection of the diversity of our state and nation.