Early Access

To meet the needs of highly advanced children who have not yet entered kindergarten or first grade, Jeffco Public Schools may grant early entrance to school. This process is not for typical children who miss the October 1 Kindergarten entrance date. Jeffco Board of Education Policy - IHBB.

Early Access into kindergarten or first grade was established by House Bill 1021, effective July 2008.

Fast Facts for Early Access found on CDE web site: Fast Facts for Early Access

Who will benefit from HB 1021?  The HB 1021 defines that 4 or 5 year old child who is “highly advanced gifted child.” The child is academically gifted, socially and emotionally mature and in the top 2 percent or less of the gifted population.

Early Access Locations:
-Coronado Elementary
-Hackberry Hill Elementary
-Kendrick Lakes Elementary
-Parmalee Elementary

• Early Access Brochure
• Early Access Brochure Spanish
• Early Access Russian

Gifted and Talented: gtinform@jeffco.k12.co.us  or 303-982-6650.

Jeffco Child Find Department: 303-982-7247.

Application Process

• Apply Now - Due by March 16, 2012
• Receive Early Access / Developmental History Form Packet from GT Office – Generated from application
• Early Access Packet / Portfolio is due by Friday, March 23, 2012 no later than noon.
• Early Access Team will contact parents with completed and qualifying portfolio to schedule Cognitive Testing.
• The Early Access Cognitive Testing cost $250
• Cognitive Testing will be scheduled the week of April 2, 2012. 
• Student that test in 98 percent or above with Cognitive Testing will be scheduled for Achievement Testing the week of April 9, 2012.
• Notification of acceptance and non-acceptance will be sent to parents the week of April 23, 2012.