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Wilkes County

Schools

Gifted Education Administrative

Procedures Manual


Table of Contents

Assurance of Access…………………………………………………….…………………….….3

Mission Statement and Program Goals………………………………………………...………4

Gifted Referrals Procedures ……………………………………………………………………5

Gifted Screening/Testing Procedures…………………………………………………………...6

Eligibility…………………………………………………………………………….……………8

Gifted Services…………………………………………………………………………………..10

Continuation Plan………………………………………………………………………………11

Professional Learning…………………………………………………………………………..12

Evaluation of Gifted Services…………………………………………………………………..12

Forms……………………………………………………………………………………………13


Assurance of Access

The Wilkes County School System endorses the philosophy that education is a means by which each individual has the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential. Students in grades K-12 who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, and/or creative abilities may be nominated for evaluation to determine eligibility to participate in the Program for Gifted and Talented Students. Referrals for consideration may be made by teachers, parents or guardians, counselors, administrators, peers, self, and other individuals with knowledge of the student’s abilities.

The Wilkes County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, or economic background in its educational programs and activities. This includes the referral and eligibility process as well as the gifted education services. The Wilkes County School System follows the guidance found on the Georgia DOE website for all areas in this procedures manual. For further information please contact the principal at your child’s school or contact Monica Gunter at 706-678-4431 or [email protected] .

mailto:[email protected]


Mission Statement

Gifted and talented students must be challenged to the highest degree in a manner appropriate to each individual student. Students’ individual strengths, interests, and needs will be considered during the development of differentiated educational activities. Students will be provided instruction through the Georgia Performance Standards and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

Annual evaluation of the program will be conducted to ensure the diverse needs of all students are being met appropriately. This evaluation may include, but is not limited to, parent surveys, student surveys, classroom teacher surveys, review of grades, and review of standardized testing results.

Professional learning will be provided to improve the teachers’ ability to differentiate instruction and to provide teachers with strategies for teaching gifted and talented students.

Parents and guardians are an integral part of the educational process and every effort is made to encourage parent/guardian and community participation in activities. Informational parent meetings are held. Information is also provided to parents through the system website, brochures, course syllabi, and newspaper articles.

Program Goals

The Wilkes County School System strives to ensure the continued development of the potential of the gifted/talented students through the following goals:

• To identify those students who are gifted. • To encourage students to become independent learners, effective problem solvers, and creative

thinkers. • To assist students in developing an understanding of self and how their unique characteristics

may influence interactions with others. • To encourage students to develop their own ideas and beliefs and to be comfortable with self-

expression. • To provide academic enrichment and acceleration for gifted students. • To assist students in communicating information, ideas, and solutions clearly and accurately.


Gifted Referral Procedures

REFERRAL FOR SERVICES

Reported Referral Automatic Referral Transfer Student Eligibility

IN-SCHOOL REVIEW

Obtain Screening Permission Screening Unwarranted

SCREENING PERMISSION

Parents agree Parents decline testing

IDENTIFICATION/SCREENING

Mental Ability Achievement Creativity Motivation

CogAT ITBS Torrance GPA (Grades 6 – 12)

KBIT KTEA GRS GES

Student Product/Performance



ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION

Eligible Not Eligible

ACCEPTANCE

Parents give permission to participate. Parents decline services.

PARTICIPATION

Appropriate curriculum options are selected for the student.


Referrals Students are screened for possible referral for gifted education services. Students who score at specified levels on a norm referenced test shall automatically be referred for in school review.

Students in grade one scoring at ≥96th percentile on any component or composite score of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) mental ability (intelligence) test shall automatically be referred for in school review. The CogAT test is administered in first grade each year.

Students in grades three, five, and eight scoring at the 90th percentile or higher in Total Math, Total Reading, and/or Total Battery on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) shall automatically be referred for in school review. The ITBS test is administered in grades three, five, and eight.

Additional referrals, including parent, teacher, self, and others, shall be accepted as specified in State Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.38. The Wilkes County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, or economic background in the referral and eligibility process.

Gifted Screening/Testing Procedures Students will be assessed in the following four areas: mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation using the following guidelines:

1. Written parental permission must be obtained prior to any evaluation.

2. All communications with parents will be in their home language.

3. Tests used to determine eligibility shall be the most current editions or editions approved by the Georgia Department of Education.

4. The same data shall not be used to establish eligibility in two areas.

5. Evaluators must be trained in the appropriate administration and scoring of the assessments.

6. If a rating scale is used to evaluate creativity, a rating scale cannot be used to evaluate motivation. If a rating scale is used to evaluate motivation it cannot be used to evaluate creativity.

7. Standardized achievement tests shall be the most current editions of tests that measure reading skills, including comprehension, and shall give a total reading score. It shall also give a total mathematics score based upon a combination of scores in math concepts and applications and/or a total battery score.

8. Any test score used to establish eligibility shall be current within two calendar years.

9. All tests shall have been reviewed for bias and are normed on a nationally representative sample with respect to race, religion, national origin, sex, disabilities, and economic background within a 10 year period.

10. Performances and products must have been completed within two calendar years.


11. As evidence of achievement, creative abilities, or motivation, students may submit products

or evidence of outstanding performance on a regional, state, or national level which have been completed in the past two calendar years. The product or performance must receive a score of > 90 on a scale of 1- 100 as evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the Gifted Education Coordinator.

12. Individual product usage to determine eligibility shall be reviewed on an individual basis and must have prior approval of the System Gifted Coordinator. An individual product shall only be used to determine eligibility in one area: achievement, creativity, or motivation.

13. Qualifying test scores received from outside testing sources may be accepted; however, such scores shall be used in only one area of eligibility.

14. Out-of-state transfers, as well as students who transfer from other school systems within Georgia, must provide records indicating regular status and participation in a gifted program. If the Gifted Education Coordinator determines the student meets eligibility requirements, service will begin immediately after parental consent for placement has been obtained. However, if eligibility requirements are not met, additional testing will be administered to the student to determine eligibility after parental consent for testing has been obtained.

15. If at any time during the referral process a vision or hearing problem is suspected, a screening will be conducted at school. If the screening indicates the need for a follow up examination, the parents/guardians will be notified. The vision or hearing problems must be corrected before any further assessment is completed.

16. Grades used to determine the GPA or NGA must be a two-year average of regular school program core subject grades in Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and a full year world languages. The GPA/NGA can only be used for students in grades 6 through 12.

17. Secondary assessments may be used in all four areas. Secondary measures may be used when extenuating circumstances occur during the evaluation process. Also, if a student scores between 93 and 95 on the Mental Abilities test, a second assessment will be administered if needed. If a student scores an 88 or 89 on the creativity measure, a second assessment will be administered if needed. The following assessments may be used as secondary assessments: Mental Ability: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test; Achievement: WIAT, ACT, or SAT; Creativity: GES; and Motivation: GES.

18. Students previously tested who did not meet eligibility requirements will not be retested during the same academic year or during the following year; an exception will be made for students eligible for additional screening based on ITBS results. A student will not be screened more than three times unless the student is eligible for additional screening based on ITBS results.


Gifted Education Eligibility

Students must meet the eligibility requirements as indicated in the Georgia DOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services and the State Board Rule 160-4-2-.38. Eligibility for gifted services will be determined after all evaluations have been completed. The following guidance will be used:

1. When a student meets eligibility requirements, a letter of parental notification will be sent

home and a conference will be scheduled to discuss eligibility criteria and placement in the program.

2. If a student is determined to be ineligible, parents will be notified in writing and afforded the opportunity to schedule a conference to discuss the evaluation results and the eligibility criteria.

3. All communications will be sent to parents in their home language.

4. Qualifying test scores received from outside testing sources may be accepted with approval of the Gifted Coordinator; however, such scores shall be used in only one area of eligibility.

Mental Ability:

Eligibility criteria established for mental ability will be ≥99th percentile for students in grades K-2 and ≥96th percentile for students in grades 3-12 on a composite score on a standardized test of mental ability, along with obtainment of achievement criteria. Eligibility criteria may also be established with a mental ability score ≥96th percentile for students in grades K-12 on a composite score or appropriate component score on a standardized test of mental ability and meet criteria in two of the other three areas. An age norm component or composite score must be used when determining mental ability.

Achievement:

Eligibility criteria established for achievement will be ≥90th percentile on total battery, total math or total reading score on a norm-referenced achievement test or a score of ≥90 on a scale of 1-100 for a prior approved project or performance as evaluated by a panel of qualified evaluators selected by the System Gifted Coordinator. Eligibility may be determined by using either the age or grade norms for achievement tests. Grade norms will be used unless they are not available or if the age norm score is extremely high. The scores that are the most comprehensive will be used to determine the achievement score. The composite score from the ITBS will be used.

A product or performance may also be used to determine achievement criteria. The product or performance will be judged by a panel of three judges who have been selected by the System Gifted Coordinator. The panel will be selected based on the individual performance or product. If a math project is being evaluated, the panel will consist of math teachers. A rubric will be provided to the judges and the System Gifted Coordinator will provide training on the evaluation process. The three judges will evaluate the product/performance at the same time but independently. They will give the completed rubric to the System Gifted Coordinator who will average the scores and determine the final score.


Creativity:

Eligibility criteria established for creativity will be ≥90th percentile on the total battery score of a norm-referenced test of creative thinking or a standardized creativity characteristics rating scale, or receive from a panel of judges a score ≥90 on a scale of 1-100 on a structured observation/ evaluation of creative products and/or performances. Students scoring within the 88th or 89th percentile shall be administered a second creativity test if needed. Norm-referenced tests of creative thinking shall provide scores of fluency, originality, and elaboration. Teachers completing rating scales will receive training on the creativity, the characteristics of gifted students, and the specific rating scale.

A product or performance may also be used to determine creativity criteria. The product or performance will be judged by a panel of three judges who have been selected by the System Gifted Coordinator. The panel will be selected based on the individual performance or product. If a math project is being evaluated, the panel will consist of math teachers. A rubric will be provided to the judges and the System Gifted Coordinator will provide training on the evaluation process. The three judges will evaluate the product/performance at the same time but independently. They will give the completed rubric to the System Gifted Coordinator who will average the scores and determine the final score.

Motivation:

Eligibility criteria established for motivation will be ≥90th percentile on a standardized motivational characteristics rating scale or have a Grade Point Average (GPA) at or above 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative average of 85 or above) or a Numeric Grade Point Average (NGA) of 90 or above over the previous two years (for students in grades five through twelve) or receive from a qualified panel of three judges a score of ≥90 on a scale of 1-100 on a structured observation/ evaluation of creative products and/or performances. Teachers will be trained on motivation, the characteristics of gifted students, and the rating scale.

GPA and NGA may be used to identify students in the motivation area. To qualify using GPA, students are required to have a 3.5 or higher GPA (cumulative average of 85 or above). GPA and NGA will be determined by averaging grades from language arts, math, science, social studies, and full year world languages for the previous two years. GPA and NGA can only be used in grades 6 – 12. GPA and NGA consideration will be reviewed by the School Counselor and the Gifted Education Coordinator. The GPA/NGA performance standard shall be adjusted to the level which is achieved by no more than 10% of the students in the given grade level.

Products or performances may also be used to evaluate motivation. The product or performance will be judged by a panel of three judges who have been selected by the System Gifted Coordinator. The panel will be selected based on the individual performance or product. If a math project is being evaluated, the panel will consist of math teachers. A rubric will be provided to the judges and the System Gifted Coordinator will provide training on the evaluation process. The three judges will evaluate the product/performance at the same time but independently. They will give the completed rubric to the System Gifted Coordinator who will average the scores and determine the final score.


Gifted Services

1. After parents have provided written consent for placement in the gifted program, they will receive information regarding the types of gifted services and the time allotted for the services. This information will be provided through parent conferences, brochures, course syllabi, and/or the website.

2. No gifted services will be provided prior to written consent from the parent. 3. Parents will be notified annually of the types of gifted services to be provided. 4. The teachers will provide instruction using the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and the

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in a curricula which is appropriate for the gifted students. These curricula will include differentiated instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of each student. The gifted curricula will be reviewed annually and revised as needed.

5. The principal will ensure that the school provides a variety of programming options to meet the advanced learning needs and interest of the gifted students.

6. Gifted students will receive a minimum of 5 segments a week of gifted services or the yearly equivalent.

7. The following delivery models may be used: Resource class, Advanced Content, Advanced Placement, Cluster Grouping, Collaborative Teaching, and Internship/Mentorship.

8. Each school will have guidelines that identify the selection criteria for the students (both gifted and regular) who are placed in an advance content class.

9. Teachers will complete individual or group contracts to document curriculum differentiation for gifted students in the cluster delivery model.

10. Teachers will document regularly scheduled collaborative planning sessions between regular education classroom teachers and gifted teachers when using the collaboration delivery model.

11. The parents will be informed annually of the manner in which evaluation of the gifted students’ mastery of standards will be conducted.

12. The principals will adhere to the gifted education program delivery model and gifted FTE regulations and requirements when scheduling gifted students.

Direct Services Resource Class (K-12) The resource class provides enrichment activities which are based on the Georgia curriculum standards but not focused on only one content area. The content and pacing in the resource class would not be appropriate for the average student. Students do not receive more than 10 FTE segments per week of resource class services. Advanced Content (K-12) The advanced content model is used when regular education and gifted students are grouped together based on achievement and interest. This model can be used at any school level as long as the students’ needs are being met and the FTE requirements are being followed. Each school has criteria in place to determine which students would benefit from an Advanced Content classroom. Each school also maintains a description of the curriculum which shows how the content, teaching strategies, pacing, process skills and assessments differ from the average class. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered for students at the high school level.


Cluster Grouping (K-12) Six to eight gifted students are placed into a heterogeneous classroom where the curriculum is modified to meet the individual needs of the gifted students. An individual or group contract is created to describe how the instruction and evaluation is different for the gifted students as compared to the regular education students. The classroom teacher must have gifted certification in order to provide gifted services using the cluster grouping model. Indirect Services Collaborative Teaching (K-12) In collaborative teaching, gifted services are provided by teachers who are not gifted certified but collaborate with gifted certified teachers on a regular basis to differentiate the instruction for the gifted students in a heterogeneous classroom. Individual or group contracts are created to describe how the instruction and evaluations are differentiated. Logs are kept to document the required planning sessions between the regular teacher and the gifted teacher. Continuation Plan

Students must maintain an overall average of 80 or above, in the area in which they are determined to be gifted, for every grading period. The Gifted Education Teacher will review grades, in the gifted education classes, at the end of each grading period and notify the Gifted Education Coordinator if a student fails to maintain the required overall average of 80 or above. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. The student will be placed on probation and a plan will be developed to assist the student in bringing up his/her grades. The written plan, which will be signed by the student, the parents, the classroom teacher, and the Gifted Education School Coordinator, will be kept in the student’s gifted file at the school. A copy of the plan, with signatures, will be sent to the Gifted Education System Coordinator.

During the probationary period, the student may continue to receive gifted services. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will monitor the student’s progress during the probationary period. Following the probationary period, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will review student’s grades.

• If the student has not increased his/her overall average to 80 or above, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. It will be determined, at this meeting, whether the student continues on probation or whether he/she is withdrawn from the gifted program.

• If at the end of the probationary period, the student meets the specified criteria, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will notify the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher that the student is no longer on probation and regular gifted status has been restored.

• The parents/guardians will receive a copy of the Continuation Plan when they give written consent for gifted services.

• Student progress is reviewed annually and the students who maintain eligibility for gifted services will continue to receive gifted services the next school year.


• Transfer students who have been identified as gifted in a previous school will continue to receive

gifted services as long as they meet Georgia’s eligibility requirements. Professional Learning

The principals will ensure that professional development programs are in place at each school to improve the gifted education services. The gifted teachers and the regular education teachers will receive training to increase subject knowledge, to improve instructional strategies, and to improve the use of assessment measures that are appropriate for gifted students. This professional learning may include mentoring if needed.

Evaluation of Gifted Program The System Gifted Coordinator and the Gifted Education School Coordinators will evaluate the services being provided through the gifted program on an annual basis. Student and parent surveys will be used to assist with this evaluation.


Wilkes County School System Gifted and Talented Program

Parent Referral Form

Student who is being referred ____________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Date of Referral ____________________________________

Grade / Homeroom Teacher _______/____________________________

Date of Birth _____/_____/_____ Age: _____________

School

Your Name

Relationship to Student ______________________________

Current Grade Average: Math ____________

Science ____________

Social Studies ____________

Language Arts ____________

Foreign Language ____________

1. How do you think your child would benefit from participation in the Gifted Program?

2. Discuss his/her abilities, talents, and strengths.

3. Discuss his/her interests or activities in which he/she is involved.



School Personnel Referral Form Date: __________

To nominate a student for consideration of placement in the system’s Gifted and Talented Program, please provide the following information.

Name of student you would like to refer ________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Name of Parent(s) with Whom Child Resides _____________________________________________

Home Address _______________________________________________________________________

Student’s Date of Birth ______/______/______ Age of Student _______

Grade / Homeroom Teacher __________/_____________________________________

Name of Referent ________________________________________________

Subject(s) you teach this student ________________________________________________

Current Grade Average: Math ____ Science ____ Social Studies ____ Language Arts ____ Foreign Language _____

Describe the student’s abilities, talents, and strengths:_________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Upon completion, please return the following information to Monica Gunter at the Education Center:

_____ Anecdotal Portfolio Evidence (examples of student’s work which exhibits characteristics of child’s strengths)

_____ Photocopy of two most recent end of the year report cards

Principal’s Signature:_______________________________________ Date: ____________________



Self-Referral Form

Students in grades K-3 may dictate responses to an adult.

Your Name __________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Date of Referral ______ ____________________________________________________________

Grade / Homeroom Teacher ________ / ____________________________________________

Date of Birth _________________________________ Age: ___________________________

1. Why do you believe you should participate in the Gifted and Talented Program?

2. Discuss your talents and those activities in which you excel.

3. Discuss your interests and the things you enjoy most.

If applicable:

Name of Adult Recorder:_______________________ Relationship to Student;____________________



Peer Referral Form

Students in grades K-3 may dictate responses to an adult.

Student who is being referred ______________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Date of Referral ______________________________________________________

Grade / Homeroom Teacher ________ / ____________________________________________

Date of Birth _________________________________ Age: ______________

Your Name ______________________________________________________

1. Discuss your reasons for referring your classmate for participation in the Gifted and Talented Program.

2. Discuss your classmate’s talents.

3. Discuss your classmate’s interests or things he/she likes to do.

If applicable:

Name of Adult Recorder:_______________________ Relationship to Student;____________________



Permission to Test Date: __________________

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),

Based upon the results of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) scores, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores, or a referral, and following an in school review, your child, _______________________________, is being considered for placement in the Wilkes County School System’s Gifted and Talented Program. To determine your child’s eligibility, he/she will be evaluated in four areas: mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation. Please return this form to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

After completion of all screenings, you will be notified in writing of your child’s eligibility status in approximately eight weeks. If you have any questions I can be reached at 678-4431 or at [email protected] . Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter

Gifted Education Coordinator

_______ I give my permission for the Wilkes County School System to administer the

necessary tests to determine eligibility for the gifted and talented program.

_______ I do not give my permission for the Wilkes County School System to evaluate

my child to determine eligibility for the gifted and talented program.

____________________________________ _______________________ ________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Home Telephone Number Date

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address City State Zip Code

______________________ ___________ ________ ________________________ Child’s Birthdate Age of Child Grade Name of Homeroom Teacher

Child Resides With: Both Parents Mother Father Grandparent Other: _____________

__________________________ ____________________________ _________________________

Please Print Father’s Name Father’s Work Number Father’s Cell Number

___________________________ ____________________________ _________________________

Please Print Mother’s Name Mother’s Work Number Mother’s Cell Number

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Eligibility Report

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Grade:______ School: P E M H Date: _____________________

___ CogAT (composite score)

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___ CogAT (composite or any

component score)

≥99th percentile (for K-2)

≥96th percentile (grades 3-12) on composite & meet achievement criteria.

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- OR - 3 of 4 areas

≥96th percentile (grades K-12)

(If 93rd-95th percentile for K-12 on CogAT, then additional test administered if needed.)

Percentile:

C =_______%ile

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V = ______%ile Q = ______%ile NV = _____%ile C = ______%ile

Date Administered:

_________________

_________________

___ Yes ___ No

___ ITBS

(on Reading, Math, or Composite)

≥90th percentile

Percentile:

R = ______%ile M = ______%ile CT = _____%ile

Date Administered:

_________________

___Yes ___ No

___ Torrance (Grades 1-12)

___ GRS (Ages 6-0 – 13-11)

*If a rating scale is used to evaluate creativity, a rating scale shall not be used to evaluate motivation.

> 90th percentile

> 90th percentile

Percentile:

T = ________%ile

T = _______%ile

Date Administered:

________________

________________ ___ Yes ___ No

___ GPA (Grades 6-12) or

___ GRS (Ages 6-0 – 13-11)

*If a rating scale is used to evaluate motivation, a rating scale shall not be used to evaluate creativity.

≥ 3.5 GPA (85 average) or

> 90th percentile

Scores/Percentile:

GPA = _______

T = ________%ile

Date Administered:

___________________

___________________ ___ Yes ___ No

__ Meets Eligibility Requirements to Receive Service __ Does Not Currently Meet Eligibility Requirements to Receive Services

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Notification of Eligibility & Permission for Placement

Date: ________________

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Your child’s screening has been completed to determine eligibility for placement in the Wilkes County School System’s Gifted and Talented Program. Your child has met the criteria for placement in the gifted program. A copy of the eligibility report is enclosed for your review. A conference has been scheduled to discuss your child’s placement in the program. Your child’s progress in the program will be reviewed annually and a decision will be made regarding continuation in the program. Below is a copy of the system’s continuation plan. Please review this plan carefully with your child.

Continuation Plan for Gifted Services and Probationary Period

Students must maintain an overall average of 80 or above, in the area in which they are determined to be gifted, for every grading period. The Gifted Education Teacher will review grades, in the gifted education classes, at the end of each grading period, and notify the Gifted Education Coordinator if a student fails to maintain the required overall average of 80 or above. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. The student will be placed on probation and a plan will be developed to assist the student in bringing up his/her grades. The written plan, which will be signed by the student, the parents, the classroom teacher and the Gifted Education School Coordinator, will be kept in the student’s gifted file at the school. A copy of the plan, with signatures, will be sent to the Gifted Education System Coordinator.

During the probationary period, the student may continue to receive gifted services. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will monitor the student’s progress during the probationary period. Following the probationary period, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will review student’s grades.

• If the student has not increased his/her overall average to 80 or above, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. It will be determined, at this meeting, whether the student continues on probation or whether he/she is withdrawn from the gifted program.

• If at the end of the probationary period, the student meets the specified criteria, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will notify the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher that the student is no longer on probation and regular gifted status has been restored.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s eligibility or placement in the gifted program, please contact me at 706-678-4431.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter Gifted Education System Coordinator Student’s Name: _________________________________________________ Grade: __________________

______ Yes, I do agree with my child’s placement in the Gifted and Talented Program.

______ No, I do not agree for my child to be placed in the Gifted and Talented Program.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________



Notification of Ineligibility

Date: ______________________


The screening for your child, ___________________________, has been completed to determine eligibility for placement in the Wilkes County School System’s Gifted and Talented Program. Your child does not currently meet the criteria for consideration for placement in the Gifted and Talented Program. A copy of the eligibility report is enclosed for your review.

Our system-wide test results are reviewed for students in grades one, three, five, and eight to determine which students are eligible for additional screening measures. Your child may have another opportunity to be screened for the Gifted and Talented Program at that time.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference to discuss your child’s eligibility please call 678-4431.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter Gifted Education Coordinator



Gifted and Talented Program Review Committee Meeting Minutes

Name of Student:________________________________________ Date of Meeting:______________

School: P E M H Grade:_______________

The Gifted and Talented Program Review Committee met to discuss ___________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Committee Members Present: Title:

_____________________________ _______________________________

_____________________________ _______________________________

_____________________________ _______________________________

_____________________________ _______________________________

_____________________________ _______________________________



Reciprocity Date: ________________


Your child was identified as being eligible to receive gifted services at a previous school and received services while enrolled in the school system. We are proud to offer services for our gifted and talented students in the Wilkes County School System as well. If you wish for your child to be placed in our program, please sign this form and return it to school.

Below is a copy of the system’s continuation plan. Please review this plan carefully with your child.

Continuation Plan for Gifted Services and Probationary Period

Students must maintain an overall average of 80 or above, in the area in which they are determined to be gifted, for every grading period. The

Gifted Education Teacher will review grades, in the gifted education classes, at the end of each grading period, and notify the Gifted Education

Coordinator if a student fails to maintain the required overall average of 80 or above. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a

meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. The student will be placed on probation and a plan will be developed to assist

the student in bringing up his/her grades. The written plan, which will be signed by the student, the parents, the classroom teacher and the Gifted

Education School Coordinator, will be kept in the student’s gifted file at the school. A copy of the plan, with signatures, will be sent to the Gifted

Education System Coordinator.

During the probationary period, the student may continue to receive gifted services. The Gifted Education School Coordinator will monitor

the student’s progress during the probationary period. Following the probationary period, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will review

student’s grades.

• If the student has not increased his/her overall average to 80 or above, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will schedule a

meeting with the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. It will be determined, at this meeting, whether the student continues

on probation or whether he/she is withdrawn from the gifted program.

• If at the end of the probationary period, the student meets the specified criteria, the Gifted Education School Coordinator will notify

the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher that the student is no longer on probation and regular gifted status has been

restored.

Please call if you would like to schedule a conference to discuss your child’s eligibility and placement. You may reach me at 678-4431. If I am out of the office, I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter Gifted Education System Coordinator

Student’s Name ______________________________________ Grade_____________________

______ Yes, I do agree with the placement in the Gifted and Talented Program.

______ No, I do not agree for my child to be placed in the Gifted and Talented Program

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature _________________________________________________



Notification of Placement Review

Date: _______________


Please be aware that ___________________________________________ has failed to maintain

an overall average of 80 or above in math and/or language arts and as a result, will be placed on

probation for participation in the Gifted and Talented Program for the next grading period. Please find

enclosed a Continuation Criteria for the Gifted and Talented Program. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) also

receive a copy of the criteria with notification of eligibility for each student. Your child may continue to

receive gifted services while on probation, and a review of your child’s placement in the program will be

conducted at the end of the probationary period. Please encourage your child to continue the excellent

performance that resulted in his/her initial referral to the program. We want your child to be successful

and for him/her to reach his/her full potential.

Please return this form to your child’s teacher. If you would like to discuss your concerns, you

may contact your child’s teacher or you may reach me at 678-4431.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter

Gifted Education System Coordinator

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature __________________________________ Date ___________________

Student’s Signature ____________________________________________ Date ___________________



Notification of Inactive Status

Date: ________________


Please be aware that ___________________________________ will no longer be eligible to

receive Gifted and Talented Program services for failure to maintain an overall average of 80 or above in

math and/or language arts. The student was placed on probationary status on _________________ (date).

A Notification of Placement Review letter was mailed to you notifying you that your child was placed on

probationary status.

Please find enclosed a copy of the Continuation Criteria for the Gifted and Talented Program

document. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) receive a copy of the criteria with notification of eligibility for each

student. Your child’s eligibility will be reviewed at the end of the next two consecutive grading periods.

Upon review, your child may resume gifted services if he/she meets the continuation criteria. We want

your child to be successful at school and will be glad to discuss your questions or concerns.

Please return this form to your child’s teacher. If you have questions, you may reach me at

706-678-4431.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter Gifted Education Coordinator

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature ___________________________________Date ___________________

Student’s Signature _____________________________________________ Date ___________________



Gifted and Talented Program Services Resumed

Date: ________________


Your child, _________________________________, was removed from the Gifted and Talented

Program on ___________________________ for failure to maintain an overall average of 80 or above in

math and/or language arts; however, your child’s progress for the previous two consecutive grading

periods has been reviewed by the Gifted Education Teacher, and he/she now has an overall average of 80

or above. Therefore, he/she may resume receiving Gifted Services at the beginning of next semester.

Please encourage your child to continue the excellent performance that resulted in his/her initial referral

to the program.

Please sign below if you agree for your child to resume receiving Gifted and Talented Program

services, and return this form to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Monica Gunter Gifted Education Coordinator Wilkes County Board of Education

Student’s Name _________________________________________________

______ Yes, I agree for my child to resume receiving Gifted and Talented Program services.

______ No, I do not agree for my child to receive Gifted and Talented Program services.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature _____________________________________ Date: _______________

Student’s Signature _______________________________________________ Date: ________________



Annual Parent Survey for Gifted and Talented Program and Services

Date: __________________


In an effort to continually improve our services, we would appreciate your contribution to the

following questions concerning your child’s participation in our Gifted and Talented program. Please feel

free to return this survey to the Gifted Education Coordinator or to your child’s teacher. Thank you for

your participation.

1. How would you describe your child’s attitude toward the program?

2. How has your child been challenged in the program?

3. What component of the Gifted and Talented Program has been most beneficial for your child?

4. How well has the content of the program been communicated to you by your child’s teacher?

5. Other comments:



Annual Student Survey for Gifted and Talented Program and Services

Date: __________________

Dear Student,

In an effort to continually improve our services, we would appreciate your contribution to the

following questions concerning your participation in our Gifted and Talented Program. Please feel free to

return this survey to the Gifted Education Coordinator or to your teacher. Thank you for your

participation.

1. What do you enjoy most about your Gifted and Talented Program class?

2. What do you enjoy least about your Gifted and Talented Program class?

3. What new activities and programs would you like to see added to your gifted class curriculum?

4. In what ways do you believe you have benefited from participation in the Gifted and Talented Program?

5. Do you believe you are being adequately challenged by the Gifted and Talented Program?

6. Other comments:

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