Gifted Services Identification Process:
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo) Gifted Education screens and identifies students annually for gifted services. We conduct universal screening to find students who are demonstrating outstanding abilities and are capable of higher performance when compared to others of similar age, experience and environment. We use multiple criteria in the process for the identification of gifted and talented students.
- In grade 2, all students enrolled in SoWashCo are universally screened for gifted services.
- Students in grades 3-7 who are not previously identified but are demonstrating outstanding abilities may be screened for gifted services. Achievement data, including MAP is reviewed annually and teacher input is given to determine students for further screening for gifted services. Students in grades 3-7 may also be referred by a parent or guardian.