The gifted identification process is undertaken each year and involves evaluating data for students already receiving gifted education services and those who have not yet received services. As the National Association for Gifted Children suggests, we use multiple measures, such as a universal screener, teacher referrals, gifted behavior checklists, standardized tests, and student performance within their normal coursework. Parents may also complete a form on behalf of their child that will be examined by the gifted education committee.
Timeline for Identification and Events
March to May
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Identification process begins for the following school year
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Naglieri Testing for ALL students in grades 2 and 5
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May
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Staff Recommendations
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Parents/Students Recommendations
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May - August
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G&T Identification Committee meets to review multiple measures
and identify students who will receive gifted and talented services
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September
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Letters sent to families of students who are eligible for services
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September - October`
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Services begin
3-8 begin September
K-2 begin October
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School Year
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Progress reports will be sent throughout the year
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Phase 1~ Identification and Nomination (March-May)
All students in 2nd and 5th grade will be given the Naglieri General Abilities Tests (verbal, non-verbal and quantitative).
In addition any student (not currently in grade 2 or 5) in the district can be nominated for additional testing by their parent and/or school personnel.
Phase 2 ~ Screening (May)
After testing, more information will be collected for each student. Information collected may include NJSLA test scores, LinkIt! Benchmark assessments, Achieve3000 lexile levels, and student work samples/portfolios.
Phase 3 ~ Placement (May-August)
The Gifted and Talented selection committee will review the multiple measures collected for each student and determine eligibility for gifted services. Parents/guardians will be notified by way of letter of their child’s identification for gifted services. The letter will outline the details including scheduling and responsibilities of the student candidate. The parent/guardian must sign a permission slip for their child to receive services.
Students transferring into the district who were eligible for or were receiving Gifted and Talented services in their previous district, will be considered for services upon entry into the Bridgeton Public Schools. The Gifted and Talented supervisor and committee will review the documentation of the student’s services from their previous district. Parents/guardians will be notified and required to sign a permission slip, as outlined in the above paragraph.