Gifted Referral and Identification Process 1st Grade Parent Workshop

Gifted Referral and Identification Process

1st Grade Parent WorkshopGifted Programs

Department of Teaching and Learning

Session Goals:• To understand the process for 1st grade

gifted screening, application, and identification for gifted services

• To understand the value of parental input as it relates to the gifted application and identification processes

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Overview of the Processes

1. Screening2. Application3. Testing4. Eligibility5. Notification and Placement

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Step 1: Screening

•All 1st grade students enrolled in Virginia Beach City Public Schools are screened in October or November using the NaglieriNonverbal Ability Test.

•Screening is completed by an assessment specialist from the gifted testing office.

•Screening takes place on site at each elementary school. Gifted Programs 2016-2017 4

• Brief, culture-fair, nonverbal measure of school ability.

•Fair across gender, race, and ethnicity.

•Universal in nature (uses geometric shapes).

The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test is described by the publisher as:

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•Students who score at the 90th percentile or above on the screening instrument are referred for consideration by the gifted eligibility committee. To that end, additional information is gathered.

•Parents, teachers, or others with knowledge of the child’s abilities may refer him/her for additional testing consideration by the eligibility committee even if the student does not score at the 90th

percentile on the screening instrument.

• An online application which includes the Parent Information Form is completed for all students who want to be considered for gifted services. https://giftedapplication.vbcps.com

•A submitted Parent Information Form initiates the next steps in the process.

Step 2: Application


https://giftedapplication.vbcps.com/

Important to Note…

Students who are not referred based on screening results may be referred at a later date.


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PARENT INFORMATION FORM

Student’s Name:

Parents: School:

We value your input and will carefully review your evaluation. Please refer to Student Data Sheet for due dates.

My childisanintenselearner. This is demonstrated through:

Almost Always Often Occasionally Rarely Never

determination to complete assignments and

projects successfully

using advanced vocabulary, incorporating it

into conversation or writing.

possessing a large amount of factual

knowledge used accurately, reading

extensively

social awareness, concern for fairness,

prejudice, and equity issues beyond age level

exploring topics of personal interest beyond

age level, becoming totally absorbed in an

area of particular interest

Mychildis an analyticalthinker. This is demonstrated through:

Almost Always Often Occasionally Rarely Never

an understanding of ideas and complex

concepts

an interest in challenging situations,

approaching problems from different

perspectives, tackling difficult problems and

issues which others may find frustrating

learning new skills and concepts quickly

an awareness of relationships, using

metaphors or analogies, making mental

connections

a willingness to take risks, showing

confidence in answers and willing to

support a different idea or opinion

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PARENT INFORMATION FORM

Student’s Name:

Parents: School:

My child isacreativeproducer. This is demonstrated through:

Almost Always

Often

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

generating different ideas, adapting readily

to new situations

originality, expressing familiar ideas in

unusual ways, offering unique solutions to

problems or questions, creating original

products

creating detailed projects, turning

the simple into complex, adding

details, embellishing

questioning, asking complex questions not

typical of age group

a sense of humor reflecting advanced

understanding, seeing humor in situations

others find humorless

Mychildishighlymotivatedinareasof interest.This is demonstrated through:

Almost Always

Often

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

working well independently

exceeding expectations, doing more than

what is required on assignments of interest

working cooperatively as a team member,

receptive to the ideas of others

eagerness to complete assignments of

interest on time or prior to due date

assuming leadership positions,

leading the group

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Student Name:

Additional Comments: Please be as specific as possible in commenting on any characteristics, abilities, and/or aptitudes of your

child that you feel should be brought to the attention of the Selection Committee. (limit 5000 Characters) No pictures.

I have read the information in this application and understand the selection process. I would like my child considered for gifted program

services. I understand that the testing will be completed by the assessment team and/or school psychologist.

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•Go to giftedapplications.vbcps.com (no www beforehand). Your login screen should look like this:

Make sure that the dropdown menu says “I am a Student (Parent)”•Enter your student’s User ID (which is their lunch/library number) and password. Students have been using their User ID and password to log in to different programs at school, so this is something that they probably know. If not, you can ask your child’s classroom teacher.•When you log in, you will be select the first grade option.

In what ways does your child demonstrate intense learning?

•Uses advanced vocabulary.•Becomes totally absorbed in projects.•Reads at advanced levels.•Demonstrates concern for real world issues.•Possesses a large amount of factual

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In what ways does your child demonstrate analytical thinking?

•Enjoys problem-solving. •Makes connections.•Understands complex ideas. •Learns new skills quickly.•Shares unique perspectives.


In what ways does your child demonstrate creative and productive thinking?

•Asks how and why questions.•Adapts easily to new situations. •Offers unique responses in products

or ideas.•Sees humor in situations that others

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In what ways does your child demonstrate a high level of motivation?

•Works well independently. •Participates productively in a

group or as a team member. •Assumes leadership roles.•Does more than what is required.


Question for consideration…

• To what degree does each area on the Parent Information Form allow the Identification and Placement Committee to “see” the child outside of the school setting?


Points of Reflection …

•Will the eligibility committee get an accurate picture of your child outside of the school setting based on the information you have provided?

•Have you provided specific examples?

•Have you honestly portrayed your child’s strengths and needs?


Step 3: Testing

•Parents are notified of the testing date by the school’s gifted resource teacher. (April 25)

•Students are tested at their home school by personnel from the Gifted Testing Office.

•Information is collected to create a student profile including: ability test scores, teacher input, parent input, academic achievement information and work samples.


•Get a good night’s sleep!

•Eat a nutritious breakfast!

The best preparation for testing…


Step 4: Identification

•The Gifted Identification and Placement Committee meets to review all information.

•Virginia Beach City Public Schools uses a profile or multiple criteria approach to identification.

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Definition of Giftedness

United States Office of Education definition of Gifted and Talented Students …

"those who have outstanding abilities, are

capable of high performance and who

require differentiated educational programs

(beyond those normally provided by regular

school programs) in order to realize their

contribution to self and society."Gifted Programs 2016-2017 21

• Parents are notified by email of the decision of the eligibility committee.

• Identified students receive gifted services through the resource-cluster model or at Old Donation School.

• Students placed on HOLD receive gifted services in a second grade cluster classroom where additional data is gathered. Testing is updated in grade two and the student’s profile is reviewed in the spring by the Identification and Placement Committee. Parents are notified by email of the decision.

Step 5: Notification and Placement


If you have any questions, please call the Gifted Testing Office at 757-263-6870.

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Gifted Referral and Identification Process

1st Grade Parent Workshop

School: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________

Agree Disagree

1. As a result of this workshop, I have a clearer understanding of the gifted application and identification process.

2. As a result of this workshop, I have a clearer understanding of the type of input I should provide on the Parent Information Form that will provide valuable information for the eligibility committee about my child outside of the school setting.

Comments: Questions:


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Gifted Referral and Identification Process 1st Grade Parent Workshop