What is Twice Exceptional (2e)?

Twice-exceptional students are those who are identified as gifted AND are identified with a state/federal qualified disability (e.g., learning, physical, behavioral, or emotional) that qualifies them for either an IEP or a 504 plan.

2e Professional Learning for Educators

CDE offers free online or face-to-face learning for Colorado school staff members. Learn more by clicking the link above.

 Twice Exceptional Students

Resources for Families

2e Newsletter- A newsletter published bi-monthly in electronic form for those who raise, educate, and counsel high-ability (gifted) children who also have learning challenges.

Tips for Parents: Meeting the Needs of Twice Exceptional Children

Twice Exceptional: Gifted Students with Disabilities- information from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with resources such as websites, publications, and books

The Exceptionality of Being Twice Exceptional- article from Connecting for High Potential (2015) takes a look at 2e from both parent and teacher perspectives

Twice Exceptionality: The Road Less Traveled