Gifted

Chapter 16 regulations and standards apply to students who are termed “mentally gifted.” For students to be considered for gifted education, a comprehensive Gifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation (GMDE) must be conducted. Chapter 16 defines Mentally Gifted as “outstanding intellectual and creative ability, the development of which requires special services and programs not ordinarily provided in the regular education program.” This term includes a person who has an I.Q. of 130 or higher when multiple criteria is set forth in Department of Education Guidelines indicate gifted ability. Determination of gifted ability cannot be based upon an I.Q. score alone. A person with an I.Q. score lower than 130 may be admitted to the gifted program when other educational criteria of the profile of the person strongly indicate gifted ability.

Screening Process

There are multiple screening measures that the District uses. Benchmark data is analyzed three times a year. All students in grades 2nd, 4th and 6th grade are screened using the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT).

Parents may also request an evaluation for their child at any time in writing. For further information on gifted services, contact Janice Miller-Redd, Director of Pupil Services & Special Education.