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Is your child gifted?
IS MY CHILD GIFTED?
Parents' Guide to Finding out
Does your child use vocabulary beyond his age or grade level? (He may have trouble communicating with his age peers.)
Does your child read books beyond his grade level? (Did he/she read before entering school?)
Does your child have an interest in which he spends all his time? (building models, researching dinosaurs, etc?)
Did your child make 250 or above in any of the proficiency test subjects?
Does your child make straight "A's" without effort?
Did your child's teacher say your child was very bright and should be recommended for testing by Gifted Services?
If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions continue reading---
Do one of the following:
1. Ask your child's teacher to recommend your child for testing.
2. Call Gifted Services (988-5750) to recommend your child to be tested.
What to expect:
A permission-to-test form will be sent to you for your signature.
After receiving the signed permission-to-test form (which will remain good for the rest of the school year), your child will be scheduled for testing. Each of the schools has a specific day each week for testing.
A week in advance teachers know which students will be tested and are asked to tell the students so that the students will be well rested and well nourished for the testing.
After the tests are scored, letters showing the results of the test are sent to the schools to be sent home to parents via their students. The grading process may take up to two weeks. Results may show that the student is identified in subject(s) tested, may need more testing, or is not identified and may not need more testing at this time but may be reconsidered for testing at a future date.
What happens if my child is not identified?
The permission-to-test form is kept active for the rest of the school year in case proficiency or diagnostic testing shows advanced results or another recommendation is made by the teacher or parent.
The child should be encouraged to continue doing his/her best in order that his/her name will be submitted for reevaluation at a later time. Because of extenuating circumstances (such as illness, nervousness, or distraction), children may not test well the first few times. After maturing a year or so, many of these reluctant test takers are identified.
What if my child is Identified?
Identification is mandated by the State Board of Education, but services are not. Types of service at this time depend upon availability of personnel and school preferences.
This year (2003-04)
Bloomfield has elected to serve 4th and 5th grade gifted students in Language Arts and to do pull-out enrichment in math or cross-curricular activities for 2nd and 3rd grade gifted students.
Teachers of math, science and social studies are given Written Education Plans to complete to denote differentiation for those subjects not served by the Gifted Intervention Specialist.
Seven Mile has elected to serve 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade gifted students Language Arts and to do pull-out enrichment in math or cross-curricular activities for 2nd and 3rd grade gifted students.
Teachers of math, science and social studies are given Written Education Plans to complete to denote differentiation for those subjects not served by the Gifted Intervention Specialist.
Babeck has elected to have inclusion in 4th grade social studies, pull-out cross-curricular enrichment for 1st and 3rd grades, and collaboration with teachers of science to extend science activities. Teachers are given Written Education Plans to complete to denote differentiation for those subjects not served by the Gifted Intervention Specialist.
How can I advocate for my gifted or very bright child?
· Use a positive approach with regular teachers when discussing the academic needs for your child.
· Become acquainted with the Gifted Intervention Specialist(GIS) in your child's building.
Keep her aware of social/emotional issues within the student or the family that may impact the student's academic progress.
Work to develop a positive partnership with the GIS to accomplish mutual goals
for your child.
· Take advantage of extra-curricular opportunities offered within the district (Destination Imagination, Chess Club, Book Club, Bible Club, etc.)
· Discuss with your child what "true" boredom means. Just because the task is unpleasant, and takes physical and mental time to accomplish, does not necessarily mean it is boring.
· Call Mrs. Wells, the Gifted Coordinator, if you have questions or concerns about your gifted student. (988-5750).
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