Body of Evidence

At Global Village Academy, we analyze student data, parent(s) and teacher feedback, and student overall performance to begin the screening process for Gifted Education services. Data is collected through multiple measures and data determines how a student is selected for identification and academic needs. Data measures include: Standardized COGAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), Colorado state exam (T-CAP), NWEA (Maps) scores, DIBELs composite, cognitive abilities test scores provided by parents, and data provided from previous Advanced Learning Plans (ALP). Global Village Academy follows the requirements set by the state of Colorado for baseline qualification data. In order to be considered for “gifted and talented” services, the student must have data supporting at least

1. Three of the qualifying characteristics, data from more than one source,
2. All data points aligned to one or more areas of strength;
3. Both quantitative and qualitative data;
4. All assessments and instruments reliable and valid;
5. All assessments and instruments culturally

Qualifications listed below are the determining factors listed from Colorado Department of Education. Qualifications are referenced in 1 CCR 301-8, ECEA Rules, 12.01

1. Intellectual Abilities
   • 95th%tile and above on normed referenced cognitive abilities tests (Examples: WISC, COGAT)
2. Achievement
   • 95th percentile and above on norm-referenced or criterion- referenced standardized (Examples: TCAP, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
3. Demonstrated Performance
   • Distinguished level of performance (Examples: Juried performance, advanced portfolios)
4.  Behaviors/Characteristics
   • Observation of behaviors or motivation with outstanding or exceptional factors. (Examples: Kingore Observation Inventory, Gifted Evaluation)

Using data driven observational data, referrals for “Gifted and Talented” services can be made by parents, teachers and administrators.