GT Presenttaion

2. PART 1: Defining ‘ gifted ’ PART 2: Characteristics PART 3: Identification PART 4: Services

9. Gifted Characteristics & Needs Cognitive and Affective

13. A 4th grader’s comment after correctly solving a math problem involving ratios and a salsa recipe: The recipe sounds very tasty. I’d like to make it at home sometime, but maybe you want to dilute the jalapeno peppers.

37. UNION 98 GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM K-12 IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA

42. 2) Group or Individual Achievement Test (NWEA, MEA, PSAT, SAT, Union Writing Prompt) *Standard: Pattern of performance on at least 2 of the last 3 test results in each of the three content areas AND *Standard: 96th percentile or “Exceeds the standard” in each of the three content areas: reading, math, and language usage or writing 3) Parent Checklist *Standard: 8 or more of the 12 learning characteristics (frequently or almost always) 4) Teacher Checklist *Standard: 8 or more of the 12 learning characteristics in three or more subject areas (frequently or almost always)

45. If a student meets only two of the identification criteria, the G&T Specialist will monitor the student’s progress and programming. Additional information may be gathered through this process about the student’s learning needs. Consideration of students listed as possible underachieving G&T students warrants further investigation with the guidance counselor. Reconsideration by the Identification Team may be made at any time.

46. UNION 98 GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM OF SERVICES