DCSD GT News
March/April 2014
DCSD Gifted Education Department
2013-2014 CAGT Distinguished Student Award
This awards program is designed to recognize distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts, in children ages 7 - 12. There are two awards: A Junior Division, ages 7-9 and a Senior Division, ages 10-12. One Colorado child from each division will be named as a CAGT Distinguished Student and the winners receives a $500 cash scholarship and a CAGT Certificate of Excellence.
Now accepting applications. Click for application packet. Application deadline is May 31, 2014.
Destination Imagination
DCSD Destination ImagiNation Teams compete in the South Metro Tournament
Sixty-six DCSD teams participated in the South Metro Destination ImagiNation Tournament on Saturday, March 15th at ThunderRidge High School. Of those, 14 teams were non-competitive Rising Stars teams (K-2). Of the 52 competitive DCSD teams, 26 placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their challenge and division, and will be going on to the State Tournament on April 12th at the Auraria Campus. Congratulations to all participated! Take a look at the complete South Metro tournament results and stay tuned for the state tournament schedule!
Please contact Gayle Ehret (gaylehret@msn.com) for more information about having Destination Imagination Teams at your school!
Sierra Middle School Team
TED X Mile High
TEDxYouth@MileHigh 2014:
EMERGENCE
Emergence reveals new ideas for technology, talent, innovation and collaboration inspiring the Mile High region. Harnessing energy at the edge of unlike things, emergent ideas are more than a clever premise, a fresh mashup, or diversity itself; emergent ideas categorically change how we see the world. In structures, patterns, and properties that self-organize in complex systems we see true emergence; the big picture "now" unfolding from an unknown future.
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014, 08:00 AM
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 13th Street, Denver, CO, United States
International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness (MCG) Conference
The Institute for the Development of Gifted Education is excited to be hosting the 2014 International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness (MCG) Conference on the University of Denver's campus, July 28-30, 2014.
This conference is aimed at promoting mathematical creativity and giftedness in students of all ages and backgrounds, and in supporting interested mathematics educators, mathematicians, researchers and other individuals.
Early Bird Registration Ends May 1!
Monday, Jul 28, 2014, 08:00 AM
University of Denver, South University Boulevard, Denver, CO, United States
CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY
Visit THEIR WEBSITE for more information:
Colorado Math Circle
See more information HERE.