What Happens After a Referral is Submitted?

The Department of Advanced Academics collects parent input and teacher observations
Students test- the tests needed are dependent upon the area(s) for which a student is referred
- Ability*- measure students’ ability to learn
  - Ability tests are nationally normed, standardized tests. The test is designed to assess a student's reasoning and problem solving abilities relative to the national normative data.
- Academic achievement*- measure what students have learned.
  - Achievement tests are nationally normed, standardized tests. The test is designed to assess a student's current academic achievement level relative to the national normative data.
    *Ability and Achievement tests are subject to change from year to year.
G/T Committees review each student profile and make placement decisions
Parent notification is mailed from the Department of Advanced Academics
Schedule changes are made (as appropriate) after parent consent received

Students receiving gifted and talented services are those students who demonstrate the need for differentiation as revealed by the data gathered. Students score a minimum of 96 NPR or APR (National Percentile Rank or Age Percentile Rank) on ability and academic achievement assessments. Criteria for placement include both qualitative and quantitative measures.

Lovejoy ISD

Referrals for Gifted & Talented

Referrals for Gifted and Talented Services

The Referral Process

Transfer Students