Lewis-Palmer School District 38 parent navigator Official local sources · reviewed 2026-09-08

Gifted and Talented Education,
made navigable.

Lewis-Palmer places a gifted facilitator at every campus. Identification uses a body of evidence, and qualifying students receive an Advanced Learning Plan tied to strengths, needs, and appropriate academic options.

Independent from Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Official district instructions always control.

What the official record confirms

Know the program.
Know the route.

Applicable school year: 2026-27. Bloomfield separates official requirements from our preparation guidance.

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Who and which grades

Published coverageK-12

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How students are considered

Published processEvidence can include intellectual ability, achievement, behavior ratings, and demonstrated performance or portfolio work. Scores at or above the 95th percentile are common indicators, but the team reviews multiple measures. Families should contact the campus gifted facilitator to ask for the current referral and review process.

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What service can look like

Published modelOptions may include classroom differentiation, subject or course acceleration, advanced courses, gifted electives, enrichment, and full-grade acceleration. The campus facilitator helps match programming to the learner and monitor the ALP.

Your starting checklist

Turn the published process into clear next steps.

Confirm current instructions with the district before submitting. Bloomfield does not predict placement or reproduce protected assessments.

01Find the gifted facilitator for the student's campus and request the current referral or review form.
02Describe the strength area and provide examples showing advanced learning needs or performance.
03Supply relevant scores, classroom work, portfolio pieces, parent observations, and outside accomplishments.
04Ask which intellectual, achievement, behavioral, and demonstrated-performance evidence the team will review.
05If identified, review the ALP and confirm the chosen differentiation, acceleration, advanced-course, elective, or enrichment services.
Add reminders and a personalized plan

Primary sources

Read the published language yourself.

Last reviewed 2026-09-08. Program rules can change; verify the current school year with Lewis-Palmer School District 38 before acting.