Gifted Education

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A Message From the

Bibb County Gifted Education Program   

    Gifted Students are those who perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment.  These students require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program.  Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavors.

    Teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, or guardians, peers, self, or any other individuals with knowledge of the student’s abilities may refer a student.  Additionally, all second grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using a gifted behavior checklist.

    For each student referred, information is gathered in the following three areas:

1.     Aptitude -  Assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity.

2.     Characteristics – the classroom teacher completes a behavior rating scale designed to assess gifted behaviors.

3.     Performance – At least three indicators of performance at the gifted level such as achievement test scores, grades, products, work samples, and/or portfolios.

The scores from the assessments/items used are entered on a matrix where points are assigned according to established criteria.  The total number of points earned determines if the student qualifies for gifted services.

For more information, contact your school counselor or Jackie Capps – Gifted Education Coordinator/Teacher

Date of last update Friday July 18, 2008