Gifted

What does “gifted” mean?
Bulletin 1508 §901 defines gifted children and youth as students who demonstrate abilities that give evidence of high performance in academic and intellectual aptitude.

Who determines the gifted screening process as stated in Bulletin 1508?
Each school system shall develop and implement procedures for screening students suspected of being gifted. The screening criteria shall not exceed the criteria for eligibility.

What are the components of a gifted evaluation?
● Intellectual and/or academic screening instruments
● Intellectual Ability Assessment
● Academic Achievement Assessments in reading and math

If my child does not meet the classification requirements, may my child be re-tested?
Your child may be re-tested for gifted classification following the protocols of the evaluation instrument used.

What type of services must be provided to identified gifted/talented students?
School systems may determine the types of programming offered to the students based on the needs of the student as indicated in the evaluation and the resources available.