Just Venting - DS did not get in GT program - 04/10/16 01:18 AM
DS9 was not selected for the district self contained GT program. He was tested privately 2 years ago at GAI 132 with a very uneven profile with PRI at over 140 but VCI below gifted range. He is my day dreaming child and never complains but i know he will benefit from the GT program.
The selection criteria are mostly achievement tests based such as star reading and easy CBM math and class grades:
They don't release results so it's like a black box, i don't even know where he lacks in particular. I would guess his reading comprehension is probably lower than others at 92% on recent Star Reading Test. His math score is as high as it can be. The class grades would not help him either as he is not consistently getting As as a few other kids.
I wasn't entirely surprised but still sad. Fourth grade is pretty much the only chance to get in . They close out unless there is a spot open later on.
The program is for 4-6 graders and is claimed to support gifted kids who learns differently. But how do you tell by only collecting performance results from achievement tests.
Just venting a little bit and trying to think though what to do for the next three years for my little guy.
The selection criteria are mostly achievement tests based such as star reading and easy CBM math and class grades:
They don't release results so it's like a black box, i don't even know where he lacks in particular. I would guess his reading comprehension is probably lower than others at 92% on recent Star Reading Test. His math score is as high as it can be. The class grades would not help him either as he is not consistently getting As as a few other kids.
I wasn't entirely surprised but still sad. Fourth grade is pretty much the only chance to get in . They close out unless there is a spot open later on.
The program is for 4-6 graders and is claimed to support gifted kids who learns differently. But how do you tell by only collecting performance results from achievement tests.
Just venting a little bit and trying to think though what to do for the next three years for my little guy.