This document outlines the gifted and talented program assessment process for 2014. It discusses the tests that will be used to initially identify gifted students, including the CogAt and Naglieri tests for new and second grade students. It also mentions alternative tests that may be used for students in grades 3 through 6. It states that in addition to test scores, work samples that demonstrate a student's ability must be submitted. The document advocates for a $200,000 investment in technology to enhance the assessment process and allow gifted students greater access to advanced content through online learning platforms. It argues this will help identify and meet the needs of gifted and special needs students.

1. Gifted and Talented
Program 2014

2. Fall Assessments
• CogAt – November 3, 2014
• Naglieri – November 12, 2014
• The above two tests will be offered to new
students in our school and ALL 2nd graders.
They will be used to identify an initial pool of
students for the gifted and talented center
based school.

3. – In the event one of the students, in grades 3
through 6, has already taken one of these
assessments, the special needs teacher may
choose to use one of the following assessments in
lieu of the two standards:
– WISC-IV
– Stanford Binet
– KABC-II

4. Work Samples
• In addition to testing scores, submissions for
students in the testing pool must include 2 to
5 work samples that best display the child’s
ability to succeed in the gifted program.
Examples include:
– Creative artwork or writing related to curriculum
– Critical thinking lessons such as mind-mapping
– The use of technology (see slide 6!)

5. Traditional Parameters
• Work must be displayed on 8.5” x 11” paper,
but you can use copier to reduce multiple
pages of a project to display on one page
• The student’s name must be included on each
page submitted.
• Creativity is highly recommended. Showcase
your students’ best work!

6. $200,000 Investment
• The additional money the board is voting on
would greatly enhance the assessment
process of the gifted and talented learners
• As STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math) is becoming the new reality for all
learners, technology is becoming more
important than ever for gifted learners

7. • Through blackboard sites, students have
access to many content based gifted activities.
For example: The College of William and Mary
Social Studies and Language Arts projects
• With this additional investment in technology,
students will have the opportunity to extend
themselves independently, and work may
then be assessed by teachers.

8. • Currently, students are limited in relation to
those in other school districts with greater
access to technology
• Without access to technology, it will be
difficult to assess these 21st century skillsets
• Make the $200,000 investment in our
students, both for gifted assessments, and for
use by all students

9. • Some students with special needs have
difficulty with motor skills or attention deficit
• Computers engage these students and allow,
sometimes with adaptations, for stories and
creative works to flow when they otherwise
wouldn’t make it to paper
• This technology investment would meet the
needs of all gifted and special needs students

10. • Portfolio items and assessments provided for
gifted screening are standouts when
completed on computer
• The use of technology a means of showcasing
yet another skill on top of a gifted student’s
intelligence, critical thinking and creativity
• From generating a Pixie document to
demonstrate knowledge of a Science concept,
to using a ready made