Following the nomination process, student data will be collected by the ESD GT Coordinator and assembled into individual student profiles identifiable by an assigned number (no names appear on data or profile).   These profiles are then examined by the ESD GT Identification Committee.  In grades 1-11, qualitative and quantitative data are collected from four (4) or more sources (at least two subjective and two objective sources).  This data is used to determine if there is an indication of need for Gifted and Talented services.

Objective Data
• Cognitive Ability Test consists of three parts: • Verbal • Quantitative • Non-verbal - reasoning and problem solving using spatial symbols
• Achievement data may be used during GT Identification committee meetings to examine performance on taught curriculum.

Subjective Data
• Teacher rating scales serve as an instrument for identifying observed behaviors in a school setting .
• Parent rating scales serve as an instrument for identifying observed behaviors at home and in the community.
• Learning artifacts illustrating the need for consistent differentiation may be submitted by teachers when quantitative data appear to be mismatched with teacher ratings.


Students test during school hours, according to their specific campus-testing calendar.