• Text Gifted Education in different colors

     

    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.