Students scoring >95%ile on both a
Gateway #1* AIG
CogAT score AND Iowa total reading
and/or total math are identified in the
area(s) in which the scores align
AIG
Students scoring >95%ile on CogAT AND
A <95%ile on Iowa reading and/or math
Gateway #2*
B Students scoring >95%ile on Iowa reading
AIG and/or math and <95%ile on CogAT
Gateway #3* > 98%ile on CogAT VQN (Full Composite)
are identified in reading and math
IG
IG
Students scoring >95%ile on a CogAT
A AIG
Gateway #4*
Students scoring > 95%ile on the Iowa in
B reading and/or math
AIG/AG
Students who transfer from other districts
Gateway #5 AIG
where they were identified as gifted/AIG
will receive reciprocity in the area(s) of
identification in the prior district
AIG
** Students who do not qualify for Gateways
Gateway #6 1-5 but still demonstrate substantially
high levels of accomplishment in reading
AG and/or math can submit a portfolio to the
SBCGE.
AG
Mar. 20, 2017 *Performance on cognitive and achievement batteries administered by a licensed psychologist can be used to determine eligibility through Gateways #1, #2, #3, or #4.
**Gateway #6 will be modified to better meet equity goals as outlined in the Achievement objective of the Strategic Plan.
The WJIV is administered in reading
Students scoring > 95%ile on the WJIV
and/or math. The achievement areas
paired with a CogAT are identified in the
AIG
administered are determined by the
CogAT score
area(s) in which the scores align
Students scoring > 95%ile on the
Either the Reynolds Intellectual Screening individual aptitude (RIST2 or NNAT3)
Test (RIST2) OR the Naglieri Nonverbal paired with the Iowa reading and/or
Ability Test (NNAT3) is administered math are identified in the area(s) in which
AIG the scores align
> 98%ile on CogAT QN (Partial Composite)
OR
are identified in math
>98%ile on CogAT VN (Partial Composite)
are identifed in reading
> 95%ile on EOG/EOC in reading and/or
Students are identified in the area(s) in
math from the current or the previous
which the scores align
school year
> 95%ile on EOG/EOC scores in reading
Students are identified in the area(s) in
and/or math from the current or the
which the scores align
previous school year
AG
The School Based Committee for Gifted
Education(SBCGE) reviews Once approved, services will be provided
AIG
documentation of prior gifted/AIG
identification in an accredited school
for students with official gifted/AIG
identification
system
Referral made by the SBCGE for an
individual psychological evaluation. This
evaluation may include individual
Once approved, students are identified in
the area(s) in which portfolio evidence
AG
aptitude and/or achievement
assessments
aligns