Referral- The referral process occurs in the spring of each school year. However, referrals may be submitted at any time during the year. Students may be referred by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested parties. Referral Form
Assessment- Data is collected from multiple sources. Students will be assessed in languages they understand or with nonverbal assessments. At the kindergarten level, as many criteria as possible, and at least three, are used to assess students who perform at or show potential of accomplishment relative to age peers. In grades 1 - 12, qualitative and quantitative data are collected through three (3) or more measures and used to determine whether a student needs gifted/talented services.
Selection- The final determination of students’ need for gifted/talented services will be made by a committee of at least three local district or campus educators who have received training in the nature and needs of gifted/talented students and who have met and reviewed the individual student data.

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Gifted and Talented Resources