Formed in 2009, BoulderGPS (Gifted Parent Support) is an inclusive cooperative group of parents dedicated to facilitating connections, communication and support among parents of gifted children. We are committed to supporting these families by:
- creating opportunities for parents and their children to socialize, network, and connect
- striving to foster and strengthen relationships between parents, children and the broader community
- increasing awareness regarding the needs of parents and children
- creating a platform for the formation and articulation of an independent parental voice in the community
- increasing awareness of available resources
- creating opportunities for parents and their children to socialize, network, and connect
- striving to foster and strengthen relationships between parents, children and the broader community
- increasing awareness regarding the needs of parents and children
- creating a platform for the formation and articulation of an independent parental voice in the community
- increasing awareness of available resources
What makes BoulderGPS unique?
BoulderGPS hosts free events such as regular game nights for parents and children, parent discussion groups, presentations and field trips for families. Membership is free and donations are accepted to go toward ongoing costs. If BoulderGPS incurs a cost for a special event and/or presentation, attendees may be charged a fee to cover this. Striving to collaborate with all stakeholders in the gifted community, BoulderGPS remains independent of other organizations and is comprised of and geared toward parents of school-aged children, operating primarily from a parent perspective. BoulderGPS strives to share all information relevant to the gifted community.
Other groups for gifted in Boulder include:
BVSD Office of Advanced Academic Services - Boulder Valley School District is responsible for the district-wide implementation of talented and gifted programming. BVSD shares information with those signed up to their gt listserve, regarding programs and services that they determine are not politically controversial or partisan in nature, and that align with their mission, values and goals. Their policy allows them to post free events and programs that are not political, national or state gifted ed conferences, as well as events sponsored by the Colorado Dept. of Education. To sign up for this listserv visit: http://www.bvsd.org/IT/emaillists/Pages/subscribe.aspx and scroll down to sign up for TAG list.
BVGT - Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented: The local affiliate for Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT), this board is comprised of parents, educators and BVSD administrators. They have a strong relationship with the Boulder Valley School District, and they host many valuable educational presentations throughout the year that are often free to the public. BVGT shares information with the public regarding programs and services endorsed by their executive board. $40/yr membership fee. To join visit: www.bvgt.org
What has BoulderGPS been up to?
- hosting regular game nights, parent discussion groups, and field trips
- coordinating social skills groups for gifted children
- hosting Barbara Gilman, M.S. to speak on "Optimizing Gifted Advocacy"
- communicating information to parents about topics, events and programs relevant to the gifted community
- participants speak at BVSD Board of Education meetings, as well as with their schools regarding best practices in gifted education.
- providing opportunities for families to participate at their comfort level
- compiling and sharing relevant resources
Please check out our "Calendar of Events" page for more info and feel free to give feedback or submit ideas or resources relevant to the gifted community.
Connecting Parents
If you would like to ask other parents about a particular school or educational alternative (i.e. homeschooling, dual enrollment, early entrance to college, etc) or if you would like to share your experience with other parents please let us know so we can do our best to connect families with each other.
We also have a yahoo groups account where you can post questions and get in contact with other families who have attended our game nights. BoulderGPS does not endorse specific educational options and is not responsible for information shared by individuals about educational options.
If you would like to ask other parents about a particular school or educational alternative (i.e. homeschooling, dual enrollment, early entrance to college, etc) or if you would like to share your experience with other parents please let us know so we can do our best to connect families with each other.
We also have a yahoo groups account where you can post questions and get in contact with other families who have attended our game nights. BoulderGPS does not endorse specific educational options and is not responsible for information shared by individuals about educational options.
Help spread the word about BoulderGPS: BoulderGPS members are parents of both identified and unidentified gifted school-aged children from all educational environments. Please help us get the word out by website along to those who may benefit from this info - word of mouth is the primary way that we reach families. Thank you!
More Product/Service Offerings for BoulderGPS Members
Academic Advocacy for Gifted Children: A Parent's Complete Guide, by Barbara Gilman.
A great gift for a parent or teacher in a gifted child's life. Books are available for local pick-up at only $15 each. Contact BoulderGPS to purchase.
Boulder Digital Arts: Offering our families discounts on programs. Write us for more info.