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Academics
Academics
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1(a)5 ii requires district boards of education to provide appropriate K-12 educational services for gifted and talented students. Teachers are asked to complete Renzulli Rating Scales, create student portfolios to demonstrate performance and/or product, observation from the gifted and talented coordinator, and grades. Therefore, the identification process and appropriate educational challenges begins at the kindergarten level in Mahwah. All teachers are expected to meet the needs of our gifted learners through differentiation of instruction.
Process
Process
In the spring of third grade all students sit for the cognitive skills assessment called the CogAT. Teachers complete a Renzulli Rating Scale and present a portfolio of student work. After all the data is collected, a committee meets to deteremine placement of each individual student. It is very important that each child is placed appropriately for their learning needs and self-confidence. All parents will receive a copy of their child's CogAT Profile. We believe in complete transparency, so the report is sent home along with directions on how to interpret the report. As suggested through the National Association for Gifted Children and the New Jersey Association of Gifted Children we look at local scores. If a student is going to be placed in the gifted and talented program in Joyce Kilmer a letter will be sent home with more information regarding the program. The letters are typically sent at the end of the school year. For any questions regarding the process you can contact the gifted coordinator, Courtney Carrelha, ccarrelha@mahwah.k12.nj.us or 201-762-2380.
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