DAOF

EVALUATION  PROCESS

 

Is my child gifted? 



This is a great question that many parents ask themselves when their child brings home high test scores or when they read beyond their grade level.  While those are great indicators of higher ability, it doesn't always mean that your child is "gifted."

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Use the chart to the right to help guide your understanding of the differences between a highly intelligent child and a gifted child.

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The Process

1. A child is referred by either the classroom teacher or a parent using an Academic Referral Form.

2. The gifted teacher will review the referral form and decide whether to move forward with testing or not.

3. Parent permission is requested through the Parent Permission for Gifted Screening form.  Once signed and returned to DAOF, the gifted or qualified teacher will schedule and administer the K-BIT2 virtually.

4. A parent is contacted regarding the initial screening results.  If the child receives a score that is considered gifted, the parent will need to sign permission for a full-scale intelligence and academic achievement test performed by a licensed psychologist.  We recommend NOT preparing for this test.  It is best if the child is fresh and not aware of what is going to happen so they give the best possible results. Also, parents consent to allow the child's classroom teacher to fill out a Gifted Characteristics Checklist.

5. Results from this test can take up to 60 days.  Please be patient while waiting for the psychological report.

6. After the results are reviewed, the special programs team totals up the "points" the child receives based on their test scores and other indicators.  A meeting is called to explain eligibility to the parent.  If the child meets the eligibility criteria, the gifted teacher will also present an educational plan (EP).

7. A child will begin gifted services after the EP is completed.