Who can refer students?
A teacher, a parent/guardian, a peer, the student support team, the student, or any person who has knowledge of the student’s abilities may initiate a referral. Referral forms can be obtained from the gifted contact person at the school.
What are the steps in the referral process?
- The classroom teacher or parent/guardian obtains a Referral Form from the gifted contact person in school.
- A classroom teacher completes the Teacher Information Form and attaches a copy of the student’s current report card.
- If the parent/guardian did not refer the student, then the Parent Letter and Parent Information Form is sent home to be completed, signed, and returned to the classroom teacher.
- All forms are sent to the school’s gifted contact person who forwards them to the Gifted Testing Department located at Old Donation Center.
- Parents/guardians are notified of the date that the assessment specialist administers the tests.
- The Eligibility/Placement Committee meets quarterly (November, January, March, and May), reviews all information, and makes eligibility decisions.
- Parents/guardians and/or the referral source receive notification of the decision by mail within ten working days.
- Confidentiality is maintained during all steps in the process.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office of Gifted Education
