- Referral process occurs Nov and Dec.
- Referrals may be submitted by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested parties.
- Requires consent from parents/guardians to test.
- Referral forms are available within the school front office.
- Deadline: December 18, 2024
- Referrals received from Parents, Teachers, School Officials & Community Members during the referral window (Nov-Dec)
- Multiple Measures are Used:
  - Quantitative (minimum of 91st percentile)
    - Standardized Abilities Tests
    - Testing may include: Otis-Lennon, SAGES, Naglieri Nonverbal, IOWA, CogAT, etc.
  - Qualitative measurements may include:
    - Portfolio Lessons
    - Teacher Inventory
    - Parent Inventory
- A committee with at least three trained personnel will evaluate all data and make placement decisions based on data.
- Parents will be notified of program placement decisions in April.

Referral and Identification