Gifted Identification Process

Process for Identifying Grade 2 Gifted Students

All second-grade students will be screened through this comprehensive, multi-dimensional process which includes the following steps:

1. Teacher Observation
   All students will be screened for gifted behaviors.
2. Group Reasoning Test
   All students will be administered the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test.
3. Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
   All students will participate in tasks designed to reveal higher-level thinking skills.

For those students who demonstrate potential exemplary performance, further screening may include:

1. Screening Folder
   Three examples of the candidate's best work will be collected and reviewed. Anecdotal records may be included as exemplars.
2. Parent Questionnaire
   Parents will be asked to complete an assessment of their child's behavior.
3. Individual Intelligence Exam
   This test will be given to students whose abilities need further clarification.
4. Observation/Lesson(s) by Workshop Teacher and/or other team member
5. Small group assessment and individual interviews by workshop teacher
6. A Planning and Placement Team meeting will be held in order to review all gathered information

Students demonstrating exemplary performance will be identified as gifted.

Grade 2 Identification Flow Chart

Grades K, 1, and 3 - 8 Identification Flow Chart

Text version of Grades K, 1, and 3–8 identification flowchart

The following process applies to identification for students in Grades K, 1, and 3–8.

1. A student may be referred by a parent, teacher, or other source.
2. Staff meet to consider the nomination after six weeks of school.
3. A screening folder is opened after nomination.
4. Screening information is collected, including:
   • Parent questionnaire
   • Best work samples collected by the teacher
   • Teacher recommendation
5. OLSAT or WASI may be administered.
6. Assessments are given by the workshop teacher.
7. The Planning and Placement Team (PPT) reviews the information.

After PPT review, the student may be identified, not identified, or recommended for further assessment.

• If the student is identified or not identified, parents are notified.
• If further assessment is needed, a PPT meeting is held and parents are notified after that meeting.