Process for Identification

 Parent or Teacher written recommendation of students to be evaluated for the program (June-September). 

• • Parent Referral Form can be submitted using this: LINK

  • Teacher Recommendations are sent to Mrs. Kane via email: kkane@belvideresd.org

• Teacher Survey: Slocumb-Payne Teacher Perception Inventory

• Mrs. Kane will evaluate students using testing to determine eligibility for giftedness:  

  • ADAM

  • DORA

  • Sages-2

** Please note:  ALL 1st Grade Students will be tested this year for eligibility.  

• Other characteristics considered for qualification:  

  • ability to miss class instruction and makeup work (homework completion can be used to assess this ability) 

  • self-motivation

  • enthusiasm to extend learning beyond the classroom

• Letters sent to parents regarding results (2-3 weeks after referral)

• Parents & teachers contact Erin Tierney with issues or concerns.

If you are identified...

 Come October, students in grades K-2 are work 1x/week with Mrs. Magyar.  They also participate in WCCSE field trips and activities throughout the year as designated G&T.

• Mrs. Tierney takes all field trips to events both during & afterschool.

• Students in grades 3-8 receive differentiation in the classroom.  They also participate in WCCSE field trips and activities throughout the year as designated G&T.

• Students do not need to be retested each year. They remain in the program throughout their elementary school years unless a re-evaluation is deemed necessary by teachers, parents or other school personnel.

** Activities & curriculum needs are pulled from resources offered by the Warren County Consortium for Student Enrichment