2464B - IDENTIFICATION OF ACADEMICALLY ADVANCED LEARNERS

The following criteria should be used to identify students for the gifted/talented program:

1. One or more standard deviations above average on standardized tests of achievement in reading, language, and/or mathematics.
2. Nomination by teacher(s), parent(s), classmates, and/or the student himself/herself based on grades and/or checklists of personal characteristics.
3. Demonstrated achievement of the goals and objectives in one or more academic areas of the regular school program at a level which significantly exceeds that of most students in the same situation and of the same age or experience. Also, no serious achievement deficiencies in any academic area.
4. Demonstrated ability and willingness to perform regular classroom tasks significantly more effectively than other students in the same situation.

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