Advanced Learning Plan (ALP)
Advanced Learning Plans in Jeffco
The Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) is a legal document outlining programming for identified gifted students and guides educational planning and decision-making. An ALP is developed for every gifted student according to the student’s determined areas of giftedness, interests, and instructional and affective needs. The ALP is created after a student is formally identified as gifted. Learn about GT identification in Jeffco to begin this referral process for a student.
The student's ALP should map out what students hope to learn and accomplish in their area of strength. When students become independent learners and self-advocates they will:
- Take control of their learning and improve their education.
- Deepen understanding of their learning style and become strength-based learners.
- Acquire learning skills that apply to learning situations in life.
- Will develop a greater sense of their abilities.
Families and students in grades 6-12 may view ALPs in Student Insights.
ALP Process
An Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) is a state-mandated document that guides the education of gifted students in Colorado. It outlines their academic and affective strengths, needs, and goals based on their area(s) of giftedness, shaping their educational programming. The ALP supports student learning by tailoring instruction to their abilities, interests, and needs.
Family Involvement
Families play a key role by:
- Sharing insights on their student’s strengths and needs.
- Communicating with teachers.
- Participating in goal setting.
- Reviewing the ALP.
- Supporting goals outside of school..
Colorado Dept of Ed - ALP CDE ALP Fast Facts ALP Blended with ICAP Jeffco's ALP Life Cycle
Contact Us
Gifted and Talented
Phone: 303-982-6650
Email: gtinform@jeffco.k12.co.us
GT Resource Teachers
A GT Resource Teacher provides services to students, teachers, administrators and parents to meet individual students' needs. GT Resource Teachers serve many schools, and are not full-time at any school.
SEL & GT Counselors
A GT Counselor, also known as a Social Emotional Learning counselor (SELC), provides social-emotional learning support for GT Center classes and listens to GT Center students' concerns about academic, emotional or social concerns.
Building Leaders
Building Leaders are members of the school staff who share info from the GT Department with the individual school's community.