Students are identified as Gifted and Talented based on a variety of qualifications. These qualifications will be reassessed each school year. Should you choose to recuse your child(ren) from the program, please contact Ms. Torres. The eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to:
Student Grades
Standardized Test Scores
Overall Student Performance
Students’ Reading Levels
Students’ Math Benchmark Assessments
Extracurricular Activities
The process for the Gifted & Talented program is as follows:
1. Students are recommended for the program by a teacher/staff member
2. Qualification data will be compiled for the student
3. Student will take the CogAT Assessment
4. You will be contacted regarding their eligibility
Students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented will continue to receive differentiated instruction within their academic classes as well as once a week pull out. We look forward to working with teachers, students, and parents, to further advance our Gifted and Talented Program this school year.
COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS:
Any person or group with a legitimate interest in Teaneck Community Charter School may present a request, suggestion, or complaint concerning the Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act Program.
The complaint shall include: the name, address, and contact information of the complainant. Letters should identify at least one criterion from the information pertaining to the Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act (A4710)
Complaints regarding the district’s adherence to the conditions outlined in the law shall be submitted to Gifted Education Director, Sonia Torres at storres@tccsnj.org. All complaints shall be reviewed according to established procedures. If the complaint is not resolved it will then be sent to the superintendent (Ralph Gallo) alleging that noncompliance has occurred within one year prior to the date that the complaint was submitted.
Policies and procedures used to identify students as gifted and talented are covered in Board Policy 6171.