Gifted Identification Process

Gifted Identification Process

Dekalb County School District

Briarlake Elementary School2012-2013

Dekalb County School District

Briarlake Elementary School2012-2013

Purpose of PresentationPurpose of Presentation

The purpose of this presentation is to provide information to families regarding the identification of students for the gifted program in the Dekalb County School District.

The purpose of this presentation is to provide information to families regarding the identification of students for the gifted program in the Dekalb County School District.

Eligibility CriteriaEligibility CriteriaStudents are assessed in four areas: Mental Ability Achievement Creativity MotivationTo be eligible for services, a student mustmeet the criteria in three out of the four

areas.

Students are assessed in four areas: Mental Ability Achievement Creativity MotivationTo be eligible for services, a student mustmeet the criteria in three out of the four

areas.

Eligibility CriteriaEligibility CriteriaMental Ability

Achievement

Creativity Motivation

Minimum of 96% in at least one sub-test area

CoGAT:VerbalQuantitativeNonverbalComposite

Minimum of 90% on the total reading, total math,

or complete composite

Minimum of 90% on an assessment for creativity

RenzulliorCAP

Minimum of 90% on an assessment

for motivation

Renzulli

Or

CAIMI

YCAIMI

Step 1Step 1 In the fall, all first, third and fifth grade

students were assessed in all four areas: Mental Ability (CoGAT), Achievement (ITBS), Creativity (Renzulli) and Motivation (Renzulli).

The Renzulli is a teacher observation tool used to assess students in the areas of creativity and motivation.

In the fall, all first, third and fifth grade students were assessed in all four areas: Mental Ability (CoGAT), Achievement (ITBS), Creativity (Renzulli) and Motivation (Renzulli).

The Renzulli is a teacher observation tool used to assess students in the areas of creativity and motivation.

Step 2Step 2

Additional assessments may be needed after Step 1. If this is the case the student will be administered a self assessment in the area of creativity or motivation or both.

Not all students will need additional assessments. Students who meet the eligibility criteria in three out of the four areas or in all four areas will need no additional assessments.

Additional assessments may be needed after Step 1. If this is the case the student will be administered a self assessment in the area of creativity or motivation or both.

Not all students will need additional assessments. Students who meet the eligibility criteria in three out of the four areas or in all four areas will need no additional assessments.

Timeline for the Identification Process

Timeline for the Identification Process

October November January February March

*Step 1CoGAT and ITBS administered to all 1/3/5 grade students

*Step 1Renzulli completed on all 1/3/5 grade students

*Parents receive test scores*Test scores entered into the Student Information System by MIS

*Step 2 assessments administered

*All assessments complete*Students eligible to receive services begin Discovery

Assessment InformationAssessment Information

All of the assessments used for identification are nationally normed assessments.

The scores provide information about your child’s ability at this time in his/her academic career.

All of the assessments used for identification are nationally normed assessments.

The scores provide information about your child’s ability at this time in his/her academic career.

Assessment InformationAssessment Information

The assessments are not tests that students could study for.

Academic and social maturity are key characteristics of gifted students.

Criteria for identification is established by the State of Georgia.

The assessments are not tests that students could study for.

Academic and social maturity are key characteristics of gifted students.

Criteria for identification is established by the State of Georgia.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

Can my child take the assessments again?

No, students are assessed every two years- grades 1/3/5/7/9 and 11. Because students are tested every two years, DCSD does not allow appeals.

Can my child take the assessments again?

No, students are assessed every two years- grades 1/3/5/7/9 and 11. Because students are tested every two years, DCSD does not allow appeals.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

My child is currently receiving gifted services. Will he/she have to qualify every two years?

No. Once students enter the gifted program, they remain in the gifted program unless placed on probation.

My child is currently receiving gifted services. Will he/she have to qualify every two years?

No. Once students enter the gifted program, they remain in the gifted program unless placed on probation.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

I had my child evaluated by a doctor. Can those scores be used for identification?

No. Dekalb County School District does not accept private test data for gifted eligibility.

I had my child evaluated by a doctor. Can those scores be used for identification?

No. Dekalb County School District does not accept private test data for gifted eligibility.

Helpful WebsitesHelpful Websites http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/gifted-and-high-achievers http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-and-As

sessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Gifted-Education.aspx

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/gifted-and-high-achievers http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-and-As

sessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Gifted-Education.aspx