Parent Resources

Identification

Purpose

The purpose of identification is to ensure that student's needs are met by appropriate programming.  Identification may be initiated at any time by teachers, support staff, parents and/or the student. In DCSD we use a body of evidence collected over time to determine a need for gifted programming.

 Procedure

To be identified for Gifted and Talented programming, a team of staff must review a body of evidence (BOE) that includes:

Three or more pieces of evidence (Cognitive test, academic tests, observation scales, portfolio, etc...)

Data from more than one source, to show a broad picture of the student.

These data points show a strength in one area. 

Data is both quantitative and qualitative.

The assessments used by the district are reliable, valid, and culturally fair.

Gifted Identification Referral Form

Gifted Identification Referral Form