Eligibility
The DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process begins with the achievement category using the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). The student must earn > 90% Reading and/or > 90% Math to be considered for further evaluation in the areas of mental ability, creativity and motivation.
- Criteria
- To be eligible for gifted services, students must qualify in three of the following four areas:
- Achievement
- Minimum score of 90th percentile (or higher) on the total reading, total math, or complete composite
- Mental Ability
- Minimum score of 96th percentile (or higher) in at least one sub-test area
- Creativity
- Minimum score of 90th percentile (or higher) on an assessment for creativity
- Motivation
- Minimum of 90th percentile (or higher) on an assessment for motivation (Grades K-12)
- or
- Grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, using an average of core grades over the previous two school years in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language if applicable (Grades 9-12)
If a student qualifies for the gifted program, parents will be notified.
Assessment Scores
A qualifying score on a nationally normed test is required to meet the criteria in at least one area.
Any data used to establish eligibility in one area shall not be used to establish eligibility in another area.
Assessment scores are valid for two school years (August 2016 – May 2017 and August 2017- May 2018), not calendar years (January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018).
Private test data may not be used to determine eligibility; it may be used as a referral for further evaluation.
Assessments administered outside of the district-wide gifted identification testing cycle are inadmissible.
Continuation Agreement
Probation