Poland Local Schools Gifted Identification Plan Subject to change based on ODE Guidance and ​legislative changes. IRN 048348 1. Names of approved tests, behavioral checklists, and rubrics administered to students to determine giftedness in all areas of identification recognized under Ohio law; Superior Cognitive Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for superior cognitive identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Otis Lennon School Ability Test, 8th Edition 124 126 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), 7th Edition Gr. K-1: 125 Gr. K-1: 127 Gr. 2-12: 126 Gr. 2-12: 128 Specific Academic Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for specific academic identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Stanford Achievement Test, 10th Edition 93rd percentile 95th percentile Iowa Assessments, Core Battery, Form E 93rd percentile 95th percentile Iowa Assessments, Complete Battery, Form E 93rd percentile 95th percentile Creative Thinking Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for creative thinking identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Otis Lennon School Ability Test, 8th Edition 108 110 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), 7th Edition Gr. K-1: 109 Gr. K-1: 111 Gr. 2-12: 110 Gr. 2-12: 112 AND Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Creative Thinking Section, Questions 21-30 Visual and Performing Arts Assessments Poland administers that provide for visual and performing arts identification (provide at least two for each arts area for assessment and reassessment purposes): VPA: Dance Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 20 26 1 VPA: Drama Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 16 20 VPA: Music Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 14 18 VPA: Visual Art Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 16 21 2. The grade levels and areas for which districts administer required whole-grade screenings; Type of Assessment Content Area(s) Grade Level(s) Whole-Grade Assessments SC, R, M, and/or CT 2, 5 2 3. Scheduling procedures for administering assessments for the identification of students who are gifted to include students referred for testing (including transfer students) and equitable testing practices to ensure inclusion of students from traditionally underrepresented populations; and Scheduling Procedures for Administering Assessments Poland notifies parents for/of: ● Scheduling of assessments, including whole-grade screenings ● Assessment results (within 30 days of receipt) ● Appeals procedures related to assessments and results Equitable Testing Guidance ● Poland uses allowable student IEP and 504 accommodations. If a particular test does not allow for their use, Poland does select a comparable approved test. ● Poland uses or eliminates subtests as specified on the Chart of Approved Assessments and Gifted Identification FAQ. ● Poland selects instruments that allow for equitable identification of underrepresented populations (Minority students; Students who are economically disadvantaged; Students with disabilities; and English learners.) ● Poland does not alter identification criteria other than that established in the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code. 4. Assurances that districts will accept qualifying scores from approved assessments obtained from outside of the district. Out of District Scores Poland accepts scores, completed within the preceding 24 months on assessment instruments approved for use by the Ohio Department of Education, provided by other schools and/or trained personnel outside the school district. 3 Poland Local Schools Gifted Education Policy Subject to change based on ODE Guidance and legislative changes. IRN 048348 1. The district process for assessing students for gifted education, including: a. The criteria and methods the district uses to screen and select students for further assessment for gifted identification; Poland accepts referrals, screens and identifies, or screens and reassesses students who perform or show potential for performing at high levels of accomplishment in the areas of superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creative thinking ability, and/or visual and/or performing arts. Poland follows policy and procedures established in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15. These rules specify that assessment instruments must come from the list approved by the Ohio Department of Education. b. The names of the test instruments that are used for assessment in each area. Superior Cognitive Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for superior cognitive identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Otis Lennon School Ability Test, 8th Edition 124 126 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), 7th Edition Gr. K-1: 125 Gr. K-1: 127 Gr. 2-12: 126 Gr. 2-12: 128 Specific Academic Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for specific academic identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Stanford Achievement Test, 10th Edition 93rd percentile 95th percentile Iowa Assessments, Core Battery, Form E 93rd percentile 95th percentile Iowa Assessments, Complete Battery, Form E 93rd percentile 95th percentile Creative Thinking Ability Assessments Poland administers that provide for creative thinking identification (provide at least two for assessment and reassessment purposes): Assessment Screen Score ID Score Otis Lennon School Ability Test, 8th Edition 108 110 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), 7th Edition Gr. K-1: 109 Gr. K-1: 111 Gr. 2-12: 110 Gr. 2-12: 112 AND Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Creative Thinking Section, Questions 21-30 4 Visual and Performing Arts Assessments Poland administers that provide for visual and performing arts identification (provide at least two for each arts area for assessment and reassessment purposes): VPA: Dance Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 20 26 VPA: Drama Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 16 20 VPA: Music Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 14 18 VPA: Visual Art Assessment Screen Score ID Score Gifted & Talented Evaluation Scales-2 (GATES-2) Ages: 5-18 Ages: 5-18 Checklist Standard Score of 90-110 Standard Score of 111 Artistic Talent Section, Questions 41-50 AND Ohio Department of Education Rubric Grades: K-12 Grades: K-12 16 21 5 c. The grade levels at which whole-grade screenings are done; Type of Assessment Content Area(s) Grade Level(s) Whole-Grade Assessments SC, R, M, and/or CT 2, 5 d. The process for making a referral, including who can refer students for gifted identification assessment; and Poland provides at least two opportunities each year for assessment in the case of children requesting assessment or recommended for assessment by teachers, parents or other children. Children may be referred in writing on an ongoing basis, based on the following: ● Child request (self-referral); ● Teacher recommendation; ● Parent/guardian request; ● Child referral of peer; and ● Other (e.g., psychologist, community members, principal, gifted coordinator, etc.) e. The process for assessment based upon referrals. Upon receipt of a referral, Poland will: ● Follow the process as outlined in Poland’s Gifted Education Policy and ● Notify parents of results of screening or assessment and identification within 30 days. Screening Poland ensures equal access to screening and further assessment of all district children, including culturally or linguistically diverse children, children from low socioeconomic backgrounds, children with disabilities and children for whom English is a second language. Identification When the screening