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The Elementary Gifted and Talented Program (G/T) is based on general intellect and encompasses the four core areas of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Identification
of eligible students begins in Kindergarten when children are considered for G/T
(K-2). A teacher, parent, counselor, or administrator may nominate
students for screening for G/T. Nominations are to be submitted in writing
to the G/T teacher during the child's first week of school. Persons requesting
screening will be asked to provide test scores and other information about the
child's academic abilities. Students nominated for G/T must meet screening
requirements to be tested. If a child meets requirements for testing, the G/T
teacher administers various other ability tests. After testing is completed, a
selection committee composed of at least three district personnel trained in the
identification of gifted and talented student, studies test results to decide if
a child qualifies for the program. Once a student qualifies, he/she will attend
the G/T class one day a week (number of hours vary with age group). There the
child will experience the challenge of a differentiated academic curriculum
balanced with the nurturing of a specially trained teacher for the gifted.
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