The purpose of identification is to ensure that appropriate programming meets the needs of identified gifted students. Identification may be initiated at any time by teachers, support staff and/or parents. In DCSD we use a body of evidence to determine a need for gifted programming. While the CogAT may be a piece of that body of evidence, it need not be the determining factor in the identification process.
In order to be identified for gifted programming, a team must review a body of evidence (BOE) that includes:
• three or more pieces of qualifying evidence
• data from more than one source
• all data points aligned to one or more areas of strength
• both quantitative and qualitative data
• all assessments and instruments reliable and valid
• all assessments and instruments culturally fair
If you are interested in gifted identification for your child, please complete the Gifted Education Referral form . This form includes a parent/student questionnaire.
The Process above is DIFFERENT from the process to apply for DISCOVERY. If you are interested in applying for DISCOVERY - please see the Discovery Page.