Kindergarten & 1st Grade Identification

K-2 students may be nominated for early AIG identification.
When nominated, the school team collects data for review.
If referred for further evaluation, the Advanced Learning Psychologist will conduct a psychological evaluation.
To qualify, students must score at the 98th percentile for the ability test *and* the 98th percentile for an area of achievement (reading and/or math).

2nd & 3rd Grade

How 2nd & 3rd Graders are identified:

Data is collected during testing (CogAt & Iowa).
1. If students score in the 95th percentile or higher in Quantitative (Q), Nonverbal (N), Quantitative-Nonverbal (QN), or the Composite (VQN), they automatically qualify as intellectually gifted (IG) in Math
2. If students score in the 95th percentile or higher in Verbal (V), Verbal-Nonverbal (VN) or the Composite (VQN), they automatically qualify as intellectually gifted (IG) in Reading
3. If students score in the 95th percentile on either section of the Iowa, we see if they can qualify using a rubric provided by the county. If they qualify, they will be identified as academically gifted in the relevant subject area.
The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) - which is a team made up of the AIG teachers, administrators, and classroom teachers - will analyze any and all data we have compiled on each student to decide whether or not the data supports having a child referred move through the identification process.
Once a child is referred, the AIG teacher will collect information that will be used in a portfolio called a 3D Form. This portfolio will contain items such as: teacher checklists, parent checklists, work samples, report card grades, and scores from items such as mClass, NC Check-Ins, STAR Math and grade level assessments.
Using the information we have gathered, the SBCGE will use a rubric style matrix, developed by the WCPSS Accelerated Learning Services Department, to determine whether a child qualifies for reading and/or math identification in AIG.
If students are not identified, they will still have access to AIG electives at Washington and can be nominated for another evaluation in the Fall of the next school year.

4th & 5th Grade

How 4th & 5th Graders are identified:

Students can be nominated by anyone, all year long. (Nominate here!)
If they are nominated by October 11th, 2024, our School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) will collect data and review to determine if further testing is appropriate with the CogAt and IOWA tests.
In addition to the tests, we will analyze any and all data in a portfolio called the 3D Form to determine whether a student is identified as academically and/or intellectually gifted, or if they should receive services through Talent Development.
Once a child is referred, the AIG teacher will collect information in the 3D Form. This portfolio contains items such as: teacher checklists, parent checklists, work samples, report card grades, and scores from items such as mClass, NC Check-Ins, STAR Math and grade level assessments.
Using the information we have gathered, the SBCGE will use a rubric style matrix, developed by the WCPSS Accelerated Learning Services Department, to determine whether a child qualifies for reading and/or math identification in AIG.
If students are not identified, they will still have access to AIG electives at Washington and can be nominated for another evaluation in the Fall of the next school year.

Reciprocity from Another District

After your child's records have been received at WashinGTon, the AIG Teachers are notified if there is documentation regarding gifted services from another school district. The AIG Teachers will review the documents with the School-Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) and will notify parents/guardians if a student will be granted reciprocity for AIG services in WCPSS.

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