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Identification

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The Process

1. Nomination
A student may be nominated for the identification process by a parent, teacher, self, peers, assessment results, or previous Gifted Education identification in another district or state. A determination will be made within 30 days of a referral.

2. Screening Process
An educational team consisting of the classroom teacher, counselor, gifted specialist, and building administrator will meet to initiate the gifted screening process.

3. Synthesis of Body of Evidence
Information from various sources, a Body of Evidence, will be collected for the nominated student. This includes assessment results, classwork, parental input, and teacher observations. The Screening Committee will determine whether the nominated student meets the identification criteria of Harrison School District 2 and the State of Colorado.

4. Communicate Results
A representative of the Screening Committee will communicate the nomination results to all stakeholders. A parent, student, or teacher has the right to appeal the identification decision. To initiate an appeal, the appellant should contact the building principal and complete the required documentation.

5. Development of an Advanced Learning Plan
If a student is identified as a Gifted Learner, the educational team, along with parents, will meet to develop an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) no later than 30 school days after the formal identification. This individualized plan will outline student learning goals/objectives and identify instructional programming/strategies to ensure student growth. This plan serves as a record of student progress and will be updated annually.

Appeals

Selection Committee Decisions Grades K-11

Parents may appeal the Selection Committee's decision within 10 days of receiving notification that the child was not accepted.

Steps to follow:

  1. The parent/guardian notifies the Coordinator of Gifted Education of their concerns.
  2. The Coordinator of Gifted Education meets with the parent/guardian to explain the process and show them the child’s profile and the selection guidelines. The student products may be examined alongside the test results and checklists.

    Most appeals end here.
    If the parent/guardian is not satisfied with the explanation, they may ask to go to the next step.
     
  3. The parent/guardian must write a formal letter/email explaining their disagreement with the Selection Committee's decision and return it to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.
  4. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning and the Gifted Coordinator will work with the school to schedule an appointment on campus. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, the Gifted Coordinator, the school principal, and the school gifted education facilitator meet with the parent/guardian to discuss testing results and other data.

    Conclusion of the appeal ends here.

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