Mrs. Gilmer's 2nd Grade Class
Room 122
Gifted Resources
Aurora Public Schools
The district website provides information on our specific academic programming. You will find a number of
resources on this site regarding GT services and definitions. In addition, you will also be provided with contact
information for AGATE leaders and teachers should you need to get in touch with a specific individual.
Please visit the website at:
The Aurora Quest website also includes resources for students and parents. Quest's website delivers our philosophy, school handbook, newsletters, a master calendar, testing and scoring information, educational websites for student practice, and contact information for various school specialists. Also, be sure to check out the numerous after-school activities offered at Quest because sports, clubs, and activities are a great way to support your student's talent development.
Find this information and more at:
Advanced Learning Plans
Advanced Learning Plans or ALPs are individualized documents created for students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented. An ALP is used to ensure each student's needs are met and each stakeholder is aware of the active role they must play in order to provide the best educational experience possible. Every ALP is customized to meet the needs of each specific learner and they are used to guide instruction throughout the school year. Students are nominated for identification and go through a thorough process to determine their eligibility. Students are evaluated using a complete body of evidence which includes cognitive assessment results, academic test scores, parent and teacher observations, daily work, creative thinking skills, grades, and specific talents among other informative criteria. We strive to look at the whole child when developing ALPs and include both student and parent input since the plan is a team effort.
Should you have questions regarding Advanced Learning Plans, please contact me as I am always here to help!
Hoagies' Gifted Education Website
Hoagies' is an informational website dealing with all things gifted! Visit Hoagies to find helpful resources to support your gifted learner.
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Book List
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Reaching New Horizons: Gifted and Talented Education for Culturally Diverse Students - J. A. Castellano and E.I. Diaz
Growing Up Gifted - Barbara Clark
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids
