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Gifted Education State Advisory Committee (GE-SAC)
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Purpose
In 1984, the Colorado State Board of Education (SBE) created the Gifted Education State Advisory Committee (GE-SAC) to assist the SBE in performing its responsibilities in implementing the Education of Exceptional Children's Statue part 2, Education of Gifted Children. The GE-SAC was further codified into law in 2014 and is referenced in the Colorado Revised Statutes [C.R.S. 22-20-203(3)].
C.R.S. 22-20-203(3) states, “The general assembly recognizes that, to assist the state board in performing its responsibilities in implementing this part 2, the state board has appointed a state gifted education advisory committee of an appropriate size. On and after August 6, 2014, the membership of the advisory committee must continue to include representatives from each congressional district in the state and consist of persons involved in or concerned with the education of gifted children. The state board shall continue to appoint members for terms as stated in the bylaws of the advisory committee. Members of the advisory committee continue to serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for expenses.”
Function
GE-SAC serves as an advisory committee to support the SBE as it fulfills its responsibilities in implementing this part 2 by providing reasonable recommendations related to existing gifted education rules, (Exceptional Children’s Education Act).
The SBE appoints members to the GE-SAC on an annual basis for a three-year term. The GE-SAC meets virtually 4 times per year, typically from 9 am - 3 pm, and a two day in person retreat in the summer at a metro location. Members are reimbursed for travel costs. Subcommittees of GE-SAC may hold additional meetings virtually or face-to-face. GE-SAC opens applications for current vacancies in the fall of each year.
2024 - 2025 Current GE-SAC Members
- Educator: Cecilia Quintanilla
- Parent: Charnetta Lewis
- Educator: Kate Bachtel
- Parent: Michelle DuBois
- Parent: Virginia (Ginny) Johnson
- Educator: Ryan McClintock
- Educator: Teresa Brown
- Parent: Beau Houston
- Educator: Cameron Hays
- Parent: Darcy Pearlman
- Community: Shalelia Dillard
- Educator: Kristin Shapiro
- Parent: Marissa Benton
- Educator: Jennifer Rizzo-Hamilton
- Parent: Jaci Durrie
- Community: Wendy Jensen
2024 - 2025 Calendar of Scheduled Meetings:
Community Member - an individual who is (or wishes to be) actively engaged in gifted education through a business or an organization (e.g., educational experiences, non-profit, community college, technical schools, military representative from a district with Federal Impact Aid) 3 year term
Parent Member - an individual with a child/children identified as gifted and talented and who is/are attending a public school in Colorado from ECE - 12th grade. 3 year term
Student Member - a student who will be in grades 9-12 grade in the 2024-2025 school year and identified as gifted and talented. 1 year term
Functions of an Advisory Committee
- Retain a focus on topics relevant to the benefit of gifted students, their families and educators
- Explore timely and relevant topics
- Define issue
- Study - review and synthesize information and data
- Dialogue
- Look for connections to and within gifted education
- Analyze for relevancy and meaning
- Discuss
- Make decisions about recommendations and communication to the State Board of Education
- Share information
Resources for GE-SAC
Supporting Gifted Learners: Insights into Organizational Roles and Collaborative Network
State Board of Education (SBE)
Colorado Rules for the Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) - Effective June 1, 2022
(Gifted Rules begin on page 97)
Colorado Congressional Districts
- Colorado Department of Education – home page
- CDE vision, mission and strategic & equity plans (currently being updated and link to be added when available)
Committees/Networks/Organizations
GESAC Shared Drive – Committee Members only
2023-2024 Quarterly Meetings
- October 16, 2023
- December 11, 2023
- February 12, 2024
- May 13, 2024
- July 15 - 16, 2024 Retreat
2022-2023 Quarterly Meetings
2021-2022 Quarterly Meetings
- October 7, 2021
- December 2, 2021
- February 3, 2022
- May 5, 2022
2020-2021 Quarterly Meetings
Note: If you are not able to access the resources or need additional support, please contact the Office of Gifted Education Program Administrator.
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