New Deal I.S.D
G.E.M.S.
Gifted and Talented Program
Philosophy

Program Goals

Program Objectives

Identification Process

Guidelines for Nominations

Screening

Guidelines for Screening

Guidelines for Selection

Appeals

Transfer and "Grand-fathered" Students

Furloughs and Reassessments

Exit Policy

Evaluation and Professional Development

Parent and Community Involovment

Program Design

Curriculum and Instruction

Texas Education Agency
Gifted and Talented Policies

More Information

Guidelines for Screening
  1. Written permission is secured from parents for special testing of students.
  2. At least three assessment items are used to screen participants for the gifted and talented program.  These may included the following:
    • IQ Test
    • Torrance tests for Creative Thinking
    • Analytical Test
    • Achievement/TAAS Tests
    • Renzulli Hartman Scale for Rating Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students
    • SOI (Structure of the Intellect)
    • Students products, performances/portfolio
  3. Information will be compiled and recorded on a Minimum Scores Approach profile form.

 


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