Gifted Education

 The aim of the Gifted Department at Colorado River BOCES is to assist the families and education professionals who support and teach gifted learners in our member districts.

Our Vision

The vision for Gifted Education in Colorado River BOCES is to recognize and nurture the development of exceptional abilities so that all gifted students demonstrate positive self-esteem, high-level thinking, and creative productivity.

Our Mission

Our mission for Gifted Education in Colorado River BOCES is to ensure gifted student growth and achievement through consistent systems of support, programming, and advocacy.

BOCES and Member District Gifted Personnel

CRBOCES

Darlane Evans

Director of Gifted Education

DarlaneEvans@gmail.com

(970) 319-8228

Garfield 16: (Parachute)

Amber Scott

District GT Coordinator

ascott@garfield16.org

(970) 285-5703

Garfield RE2: (Rifle, Silt, New Castle)

Simone Richardson

Elementary District GT Coordinator

srichardson@garfieldre2.net

(970) 665-7636

Jacob Pingel

Secondary District GT Coordinator

jpingel@garfieldre2.net

(970) 665-7639

Colorado River BOCES provides program oversight for gifted education for Garfield 16, and Garfield Re 2 School Districts. Our identification process is consistent with the one articulated at the State. And, you can access additional resources via the Colorado Department of Education gifted education pages. We also continue to allow early access based on the process outlined above.