Advanced Learning Plan Updates
September 4, 2025
Dear Parents/guardians:
We are excited to introduce Project Education, a new system for managing Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) for our gifted students. This system will be implemented this school year for gifted elementary school students and K-8 students in our charter schools.
What is Project Education?
Project Education is an integrated platform designed to ensure your child's ALP complies with all Colorado state regulations (Exceptional Children's Educational Act - Rule). This system will consolidate information, optimize staff efficiency, and allow more time for supporting students and teachers. Our goal is to ensure all ALPs adhere to state guidelines for gifted student programming and support, and to enhance communication and collaboration between schools and families.
Important Information Regarding ALPs
An Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) is a personalized educational roadmap for your gifted child's academic development in Colorado, identifying their strengths, interests, and learning needs.
Key points about ALPs:
State vs. Federal Plans: ALPs are state-mandated plans for gifted students. Other plans like Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans are federal requirements for students with disabilities.
Twice-Exceptional Students: If your child is both gifted and has a disability (twice-exceptional), their IEP or 504 Plan and their ALP will remain separate but work together.
Goals: Your child's ALP will include goals based on their strengths, interests, and learning needs within their identified gifted area(s).
Your Essential Role in Your Child's Advanced Learning Plan
Your active participation is crucial. We encourage families to:
Share insights into your child's strengths, interests, and learning needs.
Communicate with teachers about your child's progress.
Contribute to the annual goal setting for the ALP.
Support your child's goals at home.
Getting Started and Support
Project Education is currently under development, and we appreciate your patience during implementation. As we transition, schools may be using an alternate form or document to start the process and share details about your child’s goals and gifted programming. Your child's Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you regarding your contribution to the ALP process. This planning document contains essential information for ALP development and will be used until Project Education is fully implemented.
We are confident Project Education will enhance our support for gifted students, improve communication, and ensure adherence to state requirements. We look forward to collaborating with you.
Sincerely,
Natasha Langjahr Straayer
Director, Advanced Academics and Gifted Programming