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Lower Merion School District

Off-Canvas

Gifted Education Screening* and Evaluation

*Students are universally screened in 2nd  Grade; General screening is available in all other grades

Step One

Family/Guardian requests screening

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School Team requests screening

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Step Two

Achievement Team carries out systematic screening process.

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Step Three

Screening data indicate need for evaluation

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Screening data do not indicate need for evaluation. (Process is complete)

Step Four

Upon school receipt of a Permission to Evaluate (PTE) from the family/guardian, an evaluation is initiated by the Gifted Multidisciplinary Team (GMDT), which includes the family/guardian; Within 60 days, a  Gifted Written Report (GWR) is completed, which reflects assessment results and  conclusions of the evaluation.

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Step Five

If found eligible and in need of Specially Designed Instruction(SDI)

Gifted Individual Education Plan (GIEP) team creates GIEP, details goals and SDI; Notice of Recommended Assignment (NORA) issued.

If found eligible, but not in need of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Strengths are met within general education with differentiated instruction; Notice of Recommended Assignment (NORA) issued.

If found not eligible, strengths and needs are met within general education; Notice of Recommended Assignment (NORA) issued.