10th Annual Legislative Day 2009 at the Capitol:
Celebrating Excellence
Thursday, February 19, 2009
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Colorado History Museum (1300 Broadway) & Colorado State Capitol (Colfax & Lincoln)
Legislative Day 2009 Is Here
Get involved with Legislative Day 2009. Read the NAGC Update, review the notes for parents and teachers. Then register online, including your application to shadow a representative.
Who should attend?
Students (Grades 8-12); CAGT Affiliate Board Members and Interested Parents/Educators/Administrators/School Board Members/Others
Note: Teacher/Parent Chaperoned School Groups may also plan separate group activity tours for younger students at the Capitol and Colorado History Museum.
May students attend?
Students (grades 8-12) who have applied, registered, and been accepted for shadowing a legislator for all or part of the day will participate, [along with other registered adults and accompanied students], in a morning orientation and lunchtime session with legislators at the History Museum. Due to limited space, large groups of younger students and chaperones will need to bring brown bag lunches and will ONLY be allowed to participate in lunchtime forum if space is available & after meals are distributed.
What is the program schedule for the day?
Required orientation for Student Shadows - History Museum (H.M.) [7:30 - 8:15 a.m.]
Student Shadows meet with Assigned Legislators at the Capitol [8:45 a.m.]
Special Morning Session for Parents, Educators & Advocates: Capitol, Senate Conference Room 356 [9:15 - 11:30 a.m.]
Lunch with the Legislators, Student Shadows, & Adult Participants - H.M. [11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.]
Opportunity to Observe Committee Hearings at the Capitol [1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
Students may be picked up at History Museum or pre-arranged location
CAGT representatives will remain at the History Museum until 3:00 p.m.
What will participants expect to learn by attending this event?
The Colorado Legislative Process: How It Works
Critical Issues Affecting Gifted Education & Tapping Colorado's Potential (Funding, Supportive Legislation, Accountability, Academic Growth, At-risk Populations )
Effective Advocacy at the Local, State and National Level.
Students who choose to...
invest in researching current bills, contacting their home Senate and House elected representatives prior to Legislative Day, and arranging a time to meet their senator or representative, will be well on their way to a most productive and engaging experience at the Capitol. Shadowing provides only one means to connect, but it is a great opportunity for those who are equipped to handle the adult environment at the Capitol and represent themselves maturely in the legislative arena.
For more information: log onto the CAGT website (www.coloradogifted.org); call 303.520.4887 or email cagt@aol.com
**Deadline for Student Shadow Registration: February 1st
(Adults may register separately; early registration is appreciated)
Please complete the attached registration form.
Mail completed registration form with check (payable to CAGT)
To: CAGT, P.O. Box 460182, Aurora, CO 80046-0182
Special Note: Student Shadow Application Form available on CAGT Website:
www.coloradogifted.org
