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At Fox Creek, we are committed to making sure that all students have equitable access to the programming that they need to continue to grow and learn at their potential. In order to ensure this for our gifted learners, we use the following processes to identify gifted learners: universal screening and gifted referral documentation.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR REFERRAL TESTING:
6th Grade Universal Screen (referrals for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders): Nov. 11, 12 and 14
2nd Grade Universal Screen (referrals for kindergarten and 1st graders): Feb. 3-21
Dear Parents/Guardians,
DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 5th or 6th grade--a student's final year of elementary school (November).
6th Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 6th grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in November. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
If your child is in grades 3, 4, or 5 and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.
NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE.
Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.
Universal screening
Universal screening
All students have the opportunity to participate in a universal screening process for identification in both 2nd and 6th grades. The CogAT Assessment (assesses cognitive ability) is used for this process. More Information.
Gifted Referral
Gifted Referral
To initiate the gifted identification process students may be referred at any time by teachers, parents or themselves. To initiate the gifted referral process, fill out the referral form linked HERE. This will notify the gifted facilitator at Fox Creek to begin the identification process.
Characteristics of A Gifted Child
Characteristics of A Gifted Child
These resources will help you begin to understand the characteristics of a gifted child and a child who is bright. Don't hesitate to reach out to out GT facilitator with questions or if you're looking for a thought partner! Please click on the green links for more information.
WHAT IS THE IDENTIFICATION PROCESS?
Douglas County's ongoing identification process looks at multiple criteria for gifted identification including:
Cognitive ability (we use CogAT)
Student performance and achievement (body of evidence collected from teachers, facilitator, and student)
Parent, teacher, and student feedback
After a student is referred, the following process will be followed to gain a comprehensive look through student data as he/she is potentially considered for a Gifted Identification.
Please click on the green link for more information.
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