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Identification and Referral Process
Students are selected for gifted testing through several means. Parent permission is required for pupils to be tested for the gifted program before testing begins.
- Teachers use the 45-Day Child Identification Form to notify the gifted specialist of new pupils who excel.
- AASA Test Scores are used to test students in fourth through eighth grade in the fall.
- Staff, Parent Or Self Nominations are accepted for the January and April testing dates.
- Gifted Characteristics Checklist for Underrepresented Populations
- In February, pupils in 5th grade who are currently enrolled in Cartwright District Schools will be blanket tested using the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT3).
- In March, pupils in 2nd grade who are currently enrolled in Cartwright District Schools will be blanket tested using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
- Testing accommodations are made for students with disabilities according to the students’ IEP or 504 plans.