Information About Project Arrow

About Project Arrow

Identification Process:

At Indian Prairie School District we believe that gifted program services should encourage students to:

value and utilize their individual talents
apply and value learning and knowledge
communicate their ideas effectively

The mission of gifted program services is to address individual academic needs, provide an environment that allows risk-taking and personal growth, and offer an enriched, accelerated, in-depth and diverse curriculum.

Timeline for Elementary Students

PA Timeline for Parents: Elementary School

Fall: Screening and Initial Data Review

All students in grades 2 and 5 will be given the Cognitive Abilities test.
Students' standardized test scores on file will be reviewed.
Student's district assessment test scores will be reviewed.
There will also be a review of observational classroom data.

Winter: Data Collection

Administration of additional ability and or/achievement tests for students whose prior standardized test scores or classroom performance falls with in the top 10% of academic peers.

During this time, the following are reviewed:

Classroom assessments
District assessments
Student artifacts
Teacher/parent input

Spring: Data Analysis

Student Profile Worksheet will be completed . Please see the links below for examples of these profile sheets.
Grades 2-5
Grade 5 MS Math Transition

Spring: Decision

If a student's profile score falls within the qualification range, then they are recommended for the program. Parents are notified by letter mailed from the school.