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Gifted and Talented Identification

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Talent identification is an ongoing assessment process that begins early with universal screenings. An equitable identification process is implemented by trained professionals who use multiple reliable and valid indicators of potential, ability, and achievement to identify student strengths, which are then matched with appropriate services.

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Parent TIP Sheet: Assessments

National Association for Gifted Children
It’s often confusing to parents if, when, where, and why they should have their child tested for giftedness ...
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15 Tips for Identifying Gifted EL Students

National Center for Research on Gifted Education
Adopting universal screening procedures, creating alternative pathways to identification, establishing a web of communication, and viewing professional development as levers ...
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Use of the WISC-V for Gifted and Twice Exceptional Identification

National Association for Gifted Children
Position Statement: Comprehensive, individual intelligence tests can be invaluable when used as part of a multi-faceted approach to identify gifted ...
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The Role of Assessments in the Identification of Gifted Students

National Association for Gifted Children
Position Statement: Assessments can be used for a variety of purposes, including identifying students for gifted programs; providing ongoing feedback ...

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