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Cory-Merrill G/T ‘Goes to State’

 Tuesday Oct. 19, 2010, Brian Weaver and Julia Shepherd presented Cory-Merrill’s Beacon Interest Groups project at CAGT’s (Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented), Annual State Conference. The presentation was well-received and attended by administrators from far-reaching districts in the state, Denver Public Schools Director for Gifted and Talented Education, Cathy Gonzales, and several other specialists from the DPS central office. Beacon interest Groups, or “BIGs,” as they are knows, will be enjoyed for a second-year this year, and **Mr. Weaver is looking for volunteers** to help in a number of different roles. Please join in the success, leadership and excitement of BIGs, now touring to the national conference in Atlanta this year with Principal Shepherd! Please contact Mr. Weaver if you would like to learn more about BIGs.

Below is a handy and concise information sheet about Enrichment Clusters, thanks to New Hampshire's Londonderry School District. Below is the packet given to Cory-Merrill faculties in 2009/2010 prior to their BIG's first meeting and can be adapted for your use. Below is a ballot or catalog sample for Cory Elementary 2009/2010 and can be adapted for your use. Below is a ballot or catalog sample for Merrill Middle 2009/2010 and can be adapted for your use. Below is the current 2010/2011 form for Cory-Merrill faculties to detail their BIGs prior to creating a student ballot or catalog and can be adapted for your use. Below is the 2009/2010 form given to Cory-Merrill faculties to evaluate and give feedback about BIGs and can be adapted for your use. Below is the 2009/2010 form (reverse side) for Cory-Merrill faculties to evaluate and give feedback about BIGs and can be adapted for your use. Below is the 2010 CAGT Presentation Visual Aid/Poster and can be adapted for your use.