What students are served in the Gifted Program?

 A student who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities. (DOE Rule 160-4-2-.38)

How to Qualify for the gifted program?

Students referred for consideration of eligibility are reviewed by a committee known as the Review Team. Made up of gifted specialists, this team meets periodically throughout the year. The committee reviews existing information about each candidate. Academic grades, standardized test scores, classroom products, and information from current teachers will be reviewed to determine if the student should be considered for further testing. Upon recommendation of the Review Team, permission to gather data in the areas of creativity, motivation, achievement, and cognitive ability will be secured from the parent/guardian.

A Gifted Eligibility Team will then consider the evaluation data from two approaches to determine eligibility for gifted services. Eligibility for services will be determined through one of the following options:

Option A - Standards must be met in areas of mental/cognitive abilities and achievement as evidenced on nationally normed assessments.

Option B - Standards must be met in three of the four areas evaluated (mental/cognitive abilities, achievement, creativity, and motivation). With this option, at least one of the criteria must be met by a qualifying score on a nationally normed test.

Following an eligibility determination, parents are notified and provided the opportunity for a conference to discuss test results and determine service options.

Gifted Services Brochure - English

Gifted Services Brochure - Spanish