Gifted Overview At Sylvania
Gifted Overview At Sylvania
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The Sylvania School District focuses on the depth and complexity of learning. We aim for students to find the love of asking questions when delving into learning. Students today are preparing for careers we cannot name, but must be problem solvers and have persistence in the face of challenges. We understand the social and emotional needs of the students must be addressed for them to maximize their potential and that is a focus during GATE enrichment sessions.
Currently, classroom providers work alongside Gifted Intervention Specialists to provide enrichment and/or service to students who have been identified beginning in third grade.
Definition of Gifted Students
In Ohio, we have a well-defined state law that clearly outlines who gifted students are, how they should be identified, what constitutes gifted education, and how services should be provided. As Sylvania Schools is located in Ohio, we adhere strictly to these regulations to ensure our gifted students receive the support they need. It's important to note that there are no national regulations or laws governing gifted education, meaning each state may have its own definition of a gifted student, which might differ from Ohio's standards.
According to Chapter 3324 of the Ohio Revised Code, "'Gifted' means students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment."
Schools must provide "one whole grade screening opportunity for all students..., screening in the following areas: superior cognitive ability, and specific academic ability in the areas of mathematics and reading, writing or a combination of these skills" in the kindergarten through second-grade band and again in the third through sixth grand band.
A student will be identified as gifted if they "Scored two standard deviations above the mean, minus the standard error of measurement, on an approved standardized intelligence test" or "Performed at or above the ninety-fifth percentile on an approved individual or group standardized basic or composite battery of a nationally normed achievement test."
High Achievers, Gifted, and Creative Thinkers...
Every gifted looks different; a child can belong to more than one of these groups. A child can be a high achiever and gifted. A child can also be gifted and not be a high achiever. It's important to recognize where your child might fall and help them to reach their potential.
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