Referral Process

Referrals may be made by Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Licensed Educational Professionals, Student (with written consent of a parent/guardian), or Peer (through a licensed educational professional who has knowledge of the student’s abilities).

In addition to the above-noted individuals, referrals for possible early entrance to kindergarten or first grade may also come from: Preschool Educator, Nonpublic Kindergarten Teacher, Pediatrician, or Psychologist who knows the student. Referrals for early entrance or grade acceleration must be made 60 days prior to the start of the semester and shall be evaluated in advance of the start of the semester, so the child may be placed in accelerated placement on the first day of the semester.

Referrals may be made using the Accelerated Placement Referral Form, by contacting the Building Principal or by contacting (815) 802-7776. Within 14 school days of receiving the referral, an initial meeting will be set up with the Parent(s)/Guardian(s), school and district personnel to determine whether an evaluation for accelerated placement is warranted. To determine whether an evaluation is warranted, the team may review existing data about the student, utilize screening data, and conduct preliminary procedures such as observation of the student, consultation with the teacher or other individual making the request, and a conference with the student.

Written Notice of the Referral Determination will be provided to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). For cases not warranting an evaluation, the process ends here or the student is referred to the Instructional Leader Team for further support. For cases warranting an evaluation an Identification of Needed Assessments and Evaluation for Accelerated Placement/Parent Consent Form for testing is signed by the Parent(s)/Guardian(s).