Frequently Asked Questions

"How do you identify a student as gifted?"  

 If a student scores in the 97th percentile or above (including the standard error of measurement) on a national standardized test of intellectual ability they qualify.
 
 If a student does not qualify based on the score of a test, an evaluation of their academic and intellectual performance can be done. The evaluation matrix includes scores from abilities and achievement tests, parent/student/teacher rating scales, and teacher recommendation.

"Do you accept placement from other school districts?"

   If the student was placed in the G/T program by scoring in the 97th percentile or above (including the standard error of measurement) on an abilities test, then they may be placed in Mid-Del Schools Advanced Learning program.
 
 If they were placed by academic and achievement performance, then a multicriteria evaluation may be done to determine if they would qualify for the Mid-Del program.


"How often do you test for the gifted program?"

   Testing for placement in the Advanced Learning program is done by request throughout the year for students in grades 1^st-5^th.  Kindergarten students may be tested after first semester.