Greg Chapuis
Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Oakridge Elementary School
February, 2017
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Virginia Gifted Regulations
Virginia Department of Education regulations state
that each school district must develop a plan to identify
and provide services to those students who have
learning needs beyond the regular instructional
program.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/gifted_ed/index.shtml
APS Compliance with
VA Regulations
S Identify students who require services
S Establish and provide continuous educational services
to match the needs of gifted learners
S Train teachers in ways to provide services
S Support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of
gifted students in their area(s) of identification
Gifted Services Identification
Specific Academic Aptitude
Grades K-12
S English (Reading and
Writing)
S Mathematics
S Science
S Social Studies
Visual or Performing Arts
Grades 3-12
S Visual Art
S Vocal Music
S Instrumental Music
(instruments taught in
APS)
Screening for Gifted Services
Formal Measures
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Informal Measures
Professional Learning
Communities (PLC)
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Teacher feedback
S Discuss classroom data
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Parent information
Review of testing information
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Honors/Awards
S Cognitive Abilities Test
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Student participation in events or
competitions
(CogAT)
S Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities
Test (NNAT2)
S School-based assessments
A Typical Timeline
S February = Teacher’s work with the RTG to compile a list of
students to refer for gifted services.
S March = The teacher talks with the parent about the referral at
Spring conferences.
S March – early-May = Teachers gather documentation (products that
go beyond grade-level expectations) for referred students.
S March – early-May = The RTG administers additional assessments
& compiles documentation for the eligibility committee.
S late-May = A committee meets to determine eligibility. Parents are
informed of the committee’s decision.
Gifted Services Referrals
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Who can make a referral?
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Referrals can be made at any
point in the year until April 1st
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Referrals made after April 1st are
held until the next school year
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Referral forms can be found at:
S Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
S Classroom teacher(s)
S Resource Teacher for the
Gifted (RTG)
S Community leaders
S School Administrators
S Students
S https://www.apsva.us/gifted-
services/eligibility/
Eligibility Criteria:
Specific Academic Area (Gr. K-12)
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School-based Assessment Data
(based on referred area)
S Writing samples
S Math problem solving
(ex. Exemplars)
S SOL scores
S Other work samples
S Teacher rating form
S Alternative measures as
needed
(We also ask parents to complete
a questionnaire about their
child.)
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Nationally-Normed Assessments
S Kaufman Brief Intelligence
Test (KBIT-2) for referred
K/1 students
S Naglieri Nonverbal Ability
Test (NNAT) screener for
ALL Grade 2 students
S Cognitive Abilities Test
(CogaT) screener for ALL
Grade 4 students
S Test of Mathematical Abilities
for Gifted Students
(TOMAGS) as needed
Gifted Services
Eligibility Decisions
S Decisions are made by a school-based committee
S Committee members include:
S Principal
S Assistant Principal
S Classroom teacher(s)
S Resource Teacher for the Gifted (RTG)
S Math Coach*
S Reading Specialist*
S School Counselor*
Appeals Process
An Appeal is available to families following the eligibility
process:
S Appeals begin at the school level with the principal (in
writing)
S A second level of appeal is a county-wide Gifted Services
Administrative Appeals Committee (must be submitted in
writing within 30 days of the school level committee
decision)
Parent Resources
S APS Gifted Services
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http://www.apsva.us/giftedservices
S Gifted Services Advisory Committee
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https://www.apsva.us/gifted-services/gifted-services-advisory-committee/
S Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG)
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http://www.vagifted.org
S National Association for the Gifted (NAGC)
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http://www.nagc.org
S Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
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http://www.sengifted.org
Contact Information
Greg Chapuis, Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703.228.5840
Cheryl McCullough, Supervisor of Gifted Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703.228.6160