If a student qualifies for G/T services, they will begin receiving services when the next school year begins. Testing occurs annually during the winter. If you believe a student is Gifted/Talented and would benefit from services, complete a Referral Form and submit it to the child's teacher or the school counselor. Students may also be automatically referred for. What can I do if I believe a student is Gifted/Talented? Referrals for the Gifted and Talented Program will be taken from teachers, parents and other interested persons. A meeting with a G/T committee member can be scheduled to discuss individual student results in more detail. This definition is now codified in The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students (Texas Education Agency, 2009), it is the basis for identification and services that must be provided for gifted and talented students in Texas. Based on both types of data they will determine appropriate placement for the student.Ī letter will be sent home to the parent/guardian notifying them if the child qualified for services. Qualitative - Observational data (Teacher Surveys - Renzulli, Purdue, Parent Surveys, Student Work Samples) regarding student ability and performance.Ī G/T Committee composed of a minimum of three educators who have received training in the nature and needs of gifted/talented students will meet to review the individual student data. Quantitative - Measureable data (scores) based on assessments such as the Iowa, Naglieri, Logramos, CogAT, and STAAR. we utilize both quantitative and qualitative information to determine if a child is in need of Gifted/Talented services. How do SSAISD identify students for Gifted/Talented Services?Īt South San Antonio I.S.D.
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Excelling in a specific academic field (Math, Science, English Language Arts, or Social Studies)Īt South San Antonio ISD, we strive to identify and provide services to students based on the full scope of the state definition.High performance capability in a creative area.High performance capability in an intellectual area.The areas of Giftedness/Talent the State of Texas considers when providing services are: Talented - performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishmentĪ child can also be both Gifted and Talented.Gifted - showing the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment.possesses an unusual capacity for leadership orĪdded by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch.exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area.How does the State of Texas define Gifted/Talented?Īccording to the State of Texas, "gifted and talented student" means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: It is a program which supports the highest level of student achievement for students who have been identified in need of services based on the State of Texas definition of Gifted/Talented. REIS-Registration & Enrollment Information.Research, Evaluation & Information Systems.
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