When are students tested
for Gifted Services?
- Students are assessed in grades 2-8 (3x a year) in reading & math using MAP testing. Students who obtain a score of 95th percentile and above are identified as gifted.
- Students are assessed in grade 2 & 5 for superior cognitive using CogAT testing. Students who obtain a composite score of 128 or above are identified as gifted.
- Students are assessed in grade 2 & 5 for creative thinking ability using the CogAT and the Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students (SRBCSS). Students who have a 112 or above on a CogAT & scoring a 51 or above on the SRBCSS are identified as gifted.
- In all other grade levels, parents can request gifted testing for their child in the fall & spring by completing the Gifted Identification Referral form (found under forms)
What are Gifted Services
at NOCS?
- All serviced gifted students have a Written Education Plan (WEP) that is sent to the parents in the fall
- Students reading and math needs are met through differentiated instruction
- Classroom reading and math teachers are the service providers
- Identified gifted students in grades 1-6 are clustered
in the regular classroom
- Identified gifted students have the opportunity in grades 7-12 to qualify for Honors and/or Advanced Placement courses (students must meet advanced course criteria to be placed)
- Subject/Grade level acceleration/Early Entrance to Kindergarten
How do teachers meet the
needs of gifted students?
Teachers serve gifted
students (& high ability learners) by...
- Knowing their students deeply and understanding their learning profile (interests, strengths, weaknesses, social/emotional needs); Reviewing students’ WEPs & master gifted students lists to see how they are identified as gifted
- Designing engaging and differentiated learning experiences for students that result in increased growth and achievement regardless of a students’ starting point
- Communicating with parents- letting parents know that you understand their child's needs and how you are meeting those needs
- Learning about the nature and needs of gifted students and taking time to review gifted education resources