Nomination Process
1. WCPSS administers the CogAT to all 3rd grade students. Students who attain a CogAT composite or subtest score at or above the 85th percentile will be eligible to take the IOWA Assessment. Students who score at the 95th percentile on either the CogAT or IOWA will be considered for nomination to the School Based Committee for Gifted Education.
2. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade may be nominated by a parent, teacher, or other school personnel at any time. Nominations are initiated by:
- Written nomination by parent based on at least one of the following: Parent Observations with supporting data and/or private testing results by licensed psychologist
-Written nomination by a teacher or other school personnel based on at least one of these: Teacher observations, standardized test scores at or above the 95th percentile, norm referenced testing of grade 3 students (Aptitude CogAT > 95th percentile/ Achievement IOWA Assessment at or above the 95th percentile. Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either measure will be nominated and considered for AIG differentiated services.
Available information is compiled from the formal and informal indicators of potential giftedness. This data is considered by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education. The SBCGE will determine either that the student does not require further review at this time, or that the student will be referred for further evaluation.
1. WCPSS administers the CogAT to all 3rd grade students. Students who attain a CogAT composite or subtest score at or above the 85th percentile will be eligible to take the IOWA Assessment. Students who score at the 95th percentile on either the CogAT or IOWA will be considered for nomination to the School Based Committee for Gifted Education.
2. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade may be nominated by a parent, teacher, or other school personnel at any time. Nominations are initiated by:
- Written nomination by parent based on at least one of the following: Parent Observations with supporting data and/or private testing results by licensed psychologist
-Written nomination by a teacher or other school personnel based on at least one of these: Teacher observations, standardized test scores at or above the 95th percentile, norm referenced testing of grade 3 students (Aptitude CogAT > 95th percentile/ Achievement IOWA Assessment at or above the 95th percentile. Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either measure will be nominated and considered for AIG differentiated services.
Available information is compiled from the formal and informal indicators of potential giftedness. This data is considered by the School Based Committee for Gifted Education. The SBCGE will determine either that the student does not require further review at this time, or that the student will be referred for further evaluation.
Referral Process
The SBCGE reviews formal and informal indicators for all nominations and determines if a student should be referred for additional assessment.
- Referred students in 3rd grade who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the CogAT or IOWA may receive an individual assessment
- Students referred by the SBCGE in 4th-12th grades are administered the CogAT and IOWA during established testing windows.
When a referral is made, the SBCGE may request additional information about the student in the areas of aptitude, achievement, classroom behaviors, performance, interest and motivation. The SBCGE must receive a signed Consent for Evaluation from the parent prior to the administration of any additional testing. Parents and teachers will each have an opportunity to complete an observation checklist that provides information about the student's classroom behaviors, academic performance, interests, and motivation.
The SBCGE reviews formal and informal indicators for all nominations and determines if a student should be referred for additional assessment.
- Referred students in 3rd grade who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the CogAT or IOWA may receive an individual assessment
- Students referred by the SBCGE in 4th-12th grades are administered the CogAT and IOWA during established testing windows.
When a referral is made, the SBCGE may request additional information about the student in the areas of aptitude, achievement, classroom behaviors, performance, interest and motivation. The SBCGE must receive a signed Consent for Evaluation from the parent prior to the administration of any additional testing. Parents and teachers will each have an opportunity to complete an observation checklist that provides information about the student's classroom behaviors, academic performance, interests, and motivation.
Evaluations--Independent
1. Parents have the right to obtain, at their own expense, an independent evaluation of their child's educational needs at any time. The evaluation must be administered by a licensed psychologist.
2. Independent evaluations are considered by the SBCGE for Gifted Education as a part of the referral process to determine eligibility for services.
3. Information regarding acceptable tests and requirements for selecting a qualified examiner is available at each school as well as the AIG Program Office. It is the parent's responsibility to review information concerning appropriate tests before securing an independent evaluation.
1. Parents have the right to obtain, at their own expense, an independent evaluation of their child's educational needs at any time. The evaluation must be administered by a licensed psychologist.
2. Independent evaluations are considered by the SBCGE for Gifted Education as a part of the referral process to determine eligibility for services.
3. Information regarding acceptable tests and requirements for selecting a qualified examiner is available at each school as well as the AIG Program Office. It is the parent's responsibility to review information concerning appropriate tests before securing an independent evaluation.