evaluation Process

Gifted Identification Process

Screening Process for General Intellectual Ability

The following information can be considered for discussion in the screening process meetings:

+    Results of assessments from Spring of previous year and Fall results indicating a significant above-grade level performance

+    Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) results (given in the Spring to all 1st graders)

+    SOL testing scores in the passed-advanced level

+    Work samples that indicate advanced potential

+    Slocumb-Payne Teacher Perception Inventory

+    Benchmark test scores

+    Writing samples

+    Identifying Students with Language Talents Checklist (Sousa, 2009)

+    Identifying the Mathematically Gifted Checklist (Sousa, 2009)

+    Any other pertinent information as deemed appropriate by the committee

Based on the committee discussions, students who exhibit at least 3 strong indicators will be considered as potential candidates for a gifted referral to full evaluation. 

Process for 

Full Evaluation of General Intellectual Ability

The following information (in addition to any of the above mentioned information) can be considered for discussion in the gifted eligibility meetings:

For more information, please take a look at the TAG Tour Presentation attached below.  For even further information, a copy of the gifted plan is attached as well.  Please don't hesitate to contact the gifted instructional specialist at your child's school with any questions.