Identification Procedures

Pupils who are identified as exceptionally able students when compared to their chronological peers within the district will be considered for participation in the Gifted and Talented Program. Multiple criteria such as grade level benchmarks, teacher rating scales, state testing scores and cognitive testing scores are used to identify students for the program and provide greater insight into the potential of individual students.

Eligibility criteria and the offered program options are aligned with Board Policy 2464 and its supporting regulations.

Referrals

A parent or teacher may initiate a referral (see form below). Students new to the district must follow this same process. Forms are to be returned to the building principal.

Phase 1: 

Pre-screening by the classroom teacher and principal will be based on a student's classroom performance.

Phase 2: 

The school-based Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GEC), which is chaired by the building principal, will convene in December and May, to review recommended candidates. The GEC will review the parent referral form, rating scales assessed by teachers with knowledge of the student, state and district standardized test scores, student portfolios, and benchmark assessments.

All data will be reviewed and rated by the school GEC using a matrix. The rating score determines whether or not the student continues to Phase 3 of testing. If testing is to occur, parental consent will be obtained before testing begins.

Phase 3: 

A standardized test is administered and an identification matrix is completed. A student who meets the required score on the matrix will be recommended for participation in G & T. Parents will be notified by the building principal with the results of the evaluation. If a student meets the identification criteria, the School Gifted Education Committee, will provide parents with the decision.

Renzulli Form- Teachers complete rating scales for creativity, leadership, motivation and learning characteristics of referred students