IDENTIFICATION FOR THE ACADEMICALLY GIFTED PROGRAM: AN OVERVIEW

2010-2011 School Year

What does it mean to be “gifted” in RTM?

Gifted Learner High Achiever

Asks questions, is curious Knows the answers

Already knows the answer Learns with ease

Comprehends in-depth, complex ideas

Comprehends at a high level

Knows without working hard Works hard to achieve

Infers and connects concepts Grasps the meaning

Shows strong feeling and opinions

Listens with interest

Discusses in detail, elaborates Answers the questions

1-2 repetitions for mastery 6-8 repetitions for mastery

Initiates projects Completes assignments with ease

What are the procedures to have a child “looked at”?

Collect data: Progress report, MAP and PSSA data, teacher observation

Request a screening (parent or teacher):

Screening involves: QRI and Math Inventory: administered by guidance counselor and reading specialist

Screening determines if the student will receive a full-scale evaluation

What are the criteria for enrollment into AGP?

AGP Criteria: 130 FSIQ or above and/or multiple

criteriaMultiple criteria include:

98th percentile or higher on MAP assessments (should be more than once)

2 or more years above in reading and/or math In NEED of specially designed instruction that cannot occur in the regular education classroom

What then?

Based on conclusive information from the GWR (Gifted Written Report) a GIEP will be written or

Based on inconclusive information from the GWR a GMDT meeting will be held to determine proper placement

Interesting Facts

Truly gifted students make up only 2-3% of the population .

As of the 2011-2012 school year, students at Springton Lake and Penncrest will have access to all of the same level classes regardless of whether they have been identified as “gifted” or not.