Gifted & Talented
Family and Community Opportunities:
Event Date
February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
About:
This session explores the deeper layers of growth within profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional families, especially those navigating multicultural identities and complex developmental needs. We will discuss and reflect on foundational “non-negotiables” for cultivating relational safety, communication, and trust—core elements that support authentic connection and sustainable well-being as families grow through complexity together.
*NOTE: Registration closes February 24, 2026*
Time
8:00 am – 9:30 am PST
Location
This session meets virtually via Zoom.
Live event only (no recording).
Price (log in to receive member prices)
Champion: Complimentary
Pioneer (including Student/Senior): $25
Others $50
Guest: Dr. Lin Lim, SENG Past President
Host: Melissa Marsh, SENG Officer-At-Large
Middle School Programming
Sagewood offers a continuum of programming options for gifted/high-potential learners based on a student’s area of strength and learning needs. Students utilize high-level thinking through interdisciplinary units and content-specific academic units. Advanced courses are designed to address the needs of gifted/high-potential middle school students in Mathematics and Language Arts. Staff at the elementary and middle school levels collaborate using a body of evidence to inform placement decisions as students transition from elementary to middle school.
In addition to advanced courses, student needs may be addressed through a variety of instructional practices, which include:
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Differentiated curriculum, instruction & assessment
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Electives classes in identified areas
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Leadership opportunities
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Affective guidance
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Flexible pacing & grouping
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Goal setting for career planning
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Pre-assessment & compacting
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Depth & complexity of content
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Access to enrichment opportunities
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Academic and affective needs cluster grouping
See more on the DCSD Gifted Education page.
Our school uses the DCSD Referral Form (including Parent and Student Survey) to initiate the referral process for identifying gifted and talented students in our building. If you think your son/daughter is gifted in any area, please submit the referral form linked below.
SGMS Gifted and Talented Referral Form
If you have any questions, please contact Challeen Flick.
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Parents of GT students, want to get involved? The Douglas County Association for Gifted and Talented is a great place to start.
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SGMS GT students, want to get involved? The Colorado Gifted & Talented Student Board is a great place to start.