The Identification Process
Gifted education opportunities are provided for students who consistently perform above grade level in one or more subjects from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Multiple pathways allow for students to demonstrate their needs for advanced coursework both formal and informal.
Indicators include:
2016 Testing and Screening Windows:
Fall Screening Window
August 26 - September 20
Fall Testing Window
September 23 - November 15
Winter Screening Window
December 2 - December 20
Winter Testing Window
Jan.6 - February 21
Spring Screening Window
March 2 - March 13
Spring Testing Window
March 16 - May 22
CogAT 2nd grade
March 16 - March 27
Screening Follow up 2nd gr
April 13
Complete Form April 24
Gifted education opportunities are provided for students who consistently perform above grade level in one or more subjects from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Multiple pathways allow for students to demonstrate their needs for advanced coursework both formal and informal.
Indicators include:
- Norm-referenced assessments such as the CogAT (ability test) and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to measure achievement.
- Parent/Teacher checklists, work samples, report card grades, authentic products
- Kinds of Tests we use to qualify for AIG in Moore County Schools:
- Ability Tests:
- Tests of general intelligence (Not IQ test unless given by a licensed psychologist, one-on-one)
- Problem solving abilities; recognizing patterns and applying to new situations
- Achievement Tests
- Measure of understanding of specific content area (Reading/Language; Math)
- Measure of understanding of specific content area (Reading/Language; Math)
- Ability Tests:
2016 Testing and Screening Windows:
Fall Screening Window
August 26 - September 20
Fall Testing Window
September 23 - November 15
Winter Screening Window
December 2 - December 20
Winter Testing Window
Jan.6 - February 21
Spring Screening Window
March 2 - March 13
Spring Testing Window
March 16 - May 22
CogAT 2nd grade
March 16 - March 27
Screening Follow up 2nd gr
April 13
Complete Form April 24