New!!! Online Nomination Process and T.A.G Testing information
Gifted Education Testing Referral Information You may now nominate your child for consideration by clicking this link, and filling out the online form. Please note: filling out the form does not guarantee that your child will be tested; your child's name will be submitted to the Gifted Eligibility Team, who will examine and evaluate data to determine if testing is appropriate. To nominate your child, click! Referral process explained in detail: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student eligibility is determined by a series of evaluations conducted by the gifted education teacher at our school. These include tests of mental ability, achievement and creativity. Student motivation is also a factor in determining eligibility. Below, you will find the scores that are used to determine eligibility. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Admission Eligibilty Criteria "Option A" Students must achieve a CogAt (Mental Ability) score of 99%ile in any subtest or composite score AND Score in the 90th %ile in any section or composite score on the ITBS or other Acheivement test. "Option B" Students must meet three of the four following criteria in order to be served in the Gifted Education program: 1. Mental Ability: Test used CogAT: K-2: 99%ile; 3-5: 96%ile or higher 2. Achievement: (ITBS): 90%ile or higher in Composite, Total Reading, or Total Math 3. Creativity: 90%ile on Torrance Test of Creativity 4. Motivation: 90%ile characteristics rating scale (teacher rated) |
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