G&T programs often extend learning for these students and can cover a breadth and depth that could not be attained in a regular integrated class room. Just as special needs and partially proficient students need programs to support them, gifted and talented students need programs to support their advanced abilities.

Identification of Gifted Students

in South Carolina Three dimensions

Students must meet two of the three dimensions

Dimension A-Reasoning Ability Criteria

93rd age percentile or higher nationally normedaptitude tests

Qualifying Tests for Dimension A CogAT taken in the fall

OLSAT

Dimension B-High Achievement in Reading and/or/Mathematical Areas 94th percentile or higher nationally normed

achievement test

The cut scores are set annually for PASS Reading or Math tests.

Qualifying tests for Dimension B MAP (fall or Spring)

ITBS (fall, 2nd grade only)

PASS (spring)

Dimension C-Intellectual/Academic Performance Eligibility-must first meet Dimension A or B

80% or higher-2nd grade

90% or higher-3rd grade

80% or higher-4th grade

90% or higher 5th grade

Beginning 6th grade- 3.75 GPA Academic Core Subjects

Qualifying tests for Dimension C Primary STAR

Performance tasks in the Spring

Intermediate STAR

Performance tasks in the Spring

Necessary services for Gifted and Talented includes

Advocacy such as the

National Association for Gifted Children

G&T programs often extend learning for these students and can cover a breadth and depth that could not be attained in a regular integrated class room. Just as special needs and partially proficient students need programs to support them, gifted and talented students need programs to support their advanced abilities.

http://rowanclass09.blogspot.com/2010/03/gifted-and-talented-program-paper.html

http://www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Information_and_Resources/Fact_Sheets/GT%20in%20the%20classroom%20what%20do%20we%20know.pdf

http://www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Information_and_Resources/Fact_Sheets/GT%20in%20the%20classroom%20what%20do%20we%20know.pdf