Twice Exceptional
Twice Exceptional (2E) Learners
The state of Colorado defines a twice exceptional student as one who is:
(a) Identified as a gifted student and is also dentified as a child with a disability; or
(b) A qualified individual pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Twice-exceptional students may be "difficult to identify and support because they possess the characteristics of gifted students and the characteristics of students with disabilities. Gifted characteristics may hide disabilities, or disabilities may hide gifted potential; either students’ strengths, disabilities, or both may not be identified. This difficulty in identifying and supporting twice-exceptional students can put them at risk of having their academic or social-emotional needs misunderstood or go unnoticed" (CDE Office of Gifted Ed. 2E).
San Juan BOCES works with all member districts to provide professional development related to twice exceptionality to both general education teachers and Exceptional Student Service Providers (SSPs). SSPs are aware of the gifted referral process and work with staff at each school to collect relevant data and observations that may be used to identify twice exceptional learners.
For more resources related to Twice Exceptionality, visit our "Parent and Family Resource" page.