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REQUIREMENTS / Documentation
of
Compliance / Meets Compliance / COMMENTS
Y / N / NA
Referral.
Does the LEA develop and implement procedures to ensure that students who exhibit gifted characteristics are referred for gifted services?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(2) / Gifted Referral Tracking Log,
electronic student folders (STISETS),
hard copy student folders,
approved LEA Plan for Gifted
Public Notice.
Are parents, teachers, and students informed of referral procedures?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(2)(a) / Copy of public notice from Student Handbook,
Copy of public notice from Code of Conduct
Equity.
Are efforts made to identify students among all populations and socio-economic groups as well as students with disabilities and students who are LEP?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(2)(b) / 2012 Second Grade Child Find LEA Summary Report,
Gifted Referral Tracking Log,
6 Year Racial Representation in the Gifted Program report
Second Grade Child Find.
Are all second grade students observed as potential gifted referrals using a gifted behavior checklist provided by the ALSDE?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(2)(c) / Second Grade Child Find LEA Summary Report, Gifted Referral Tracking Log
Standard Referral.
Are students referred for consideration for gifted services by teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self, and other individuals with knowledge of the student’s abilities?
Are parents informed when students are referred?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(2)(d) / Gifted Referral Tracking Log, electronic folders
Gifted Referrals Screening Team.
Does the LEA establish a team(s) to review referrals to determine if further assessment is indicated? AAC 290-8-9-.12(2)(e) / Approved LEA Plan for Gifted, electronic folders
Consent.
Does the LEA obtain written parental consent prior to administering individual assessments?
Are identified gifted students placed in a program for the gifted upon written approval of the parents?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(3)(a)-(b) / Hard copy folders, phone conference, onsite visit
Evaluation.
Has the LEA developed and implemented procedures to evaluate students referred for gifted services?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4) / Hard copy folders, phone conference, onsite visit
Aptitude.
Is aptitude assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(a)1 / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
Performance.
Are at least three examples of student performance that indicate the student is performing at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of his or her age, experience, or environment must be included?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(a)2 / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
Characteristics.
Is a behavior rating scale designed to assess gifted behaviors used?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(a)3 / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
Aptitude Test Selection.
Is information gathered to determine if there are any environmental, cultural, economic, language differences, or a disabling condition that might mask a student’s true abilities and thereby affect student performance in the areas evaluated?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(a)4 / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, phone conference, onsite visit
Are tests and evaluative materials selected and administered sensitive to cultural, economic, and linguistic differences and administered by qualified personnel under the supervision of an LEA?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(b) / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, phone conference, onsite visit
For special populations such children with LEP, or sensory or physical impairments, are assessments used appropriate for their special needs?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(c) / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
For students who exhibit creative thinking abilities, is the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (or other creativity assessment with prior approval) administered unless the student has been determined eligible with a verbal or nonverbal assessment?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(4)(d) / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference
Eligibility Determination.
Does the LEA establish an EDT to implement procedures to determine eligibility of students for gifted services
AAC 290-8-9-.12(5) / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log,
Timeline.
Is eligibility determined within 90 days of receiving parental consent for standard referrals?
Are referrals generated from Second Grade Child Find activity completed by the beginning of the student’s third grade year?
Does the LEA provide written notice to parents regarding the eligibility decision?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(5)(a)-(b) / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log
Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log
Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log
Eligibility Criteria.
Are two methods of eligibility determination available:
  • Automatic Eligibility
  • Matrix of Multiple Criteria
AAC 290-8-9-.12(5)(c)1.-2. / Hard copy folders, electronic folders, Gifted Referral Tracking Log
If alternative matrices are used, have they been approved by the ALSDE?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(5)(c)2.(i) / Approved LEA Plan for Gifted
Are students with environmental, cultural, economic, or language differences determined eligible only when both verbal and nonverbal abilities have been assessed?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(5)(c)2.(ii) / Gifted Referral Tracking Log, hard copy folders, electronic folders
Placement and Service Delivery Options.
Doesthe LEA utilize a variety of service delivery options that may include but are not limited to resource room pull-out, consultation, mentorships, advanced classes, and independent study?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6) / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, LEA master schedules and course descriptions
Does the LEA establish and implement a procedure for considering any requests for subject or grade acceleration?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6) / Phone conference discussion, onsite visit, approved LEA Plan for Gifted, approved Acceleration Procedures
Are the procedures approved by the ALSDE and included in the LEA Plan for Gifted?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6) / Approved LEA Plan for Gifted, approved Acceleration Procedures
Are modes of service delivery, which may vary by grade and/or grade level cluster, consistent from school to school?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(a) / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form
Are services comparable in quality from school to school within an LEA?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(a) / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, concept-based curriculum unit, student artifacts
Are services comparable in duration from school to school within an LEA?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(a) / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form
Are regular classroom accommodations with consultation from a gifted specialist for Grades K-2 provided?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(c)1. / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, consultation form, teacher lessons, student artifacts
Are there resource room pull-out services for Grades 3-5/6 for 3-5 hours a week?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(c)2. / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, concept-based curriculum unit, student artifacts, phone conference, onsite visit
Are there pull-out services including electives and enrichment clusters, and/or, advanced classes in the core content areas for Grades 6/7-8?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(c)3. / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, LEA master schedules and course descriptions, phone conference, onsite visit
Are there advanced classes (including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate), electives, dual enrollment (where available), career/college counseling, mentorships, seminars, and independent studies for Grades 9-12?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(6)(c)4. / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, LEA master schedules and course descriptions, phone conference, onsite visit
Gifted Education Plan.
Are GEPs written for gifted students when direct services are provided? Do the GEPs include all content and two signatures?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(7)(a)-(e)5. / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, LEA master schedules and course descriptions, phone conference, onsite visit
General Education Accommodations.
Are accommodations in the general education classroom provided for the times that the gifted students are in pull-out classes?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(7)(e)6. / Phone conference discussion, onsite visit
Is the decision to interrupt services due to behavior or academic issues made only by the GEP committee?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(7)(h) / Phone conference discussion, onsite visit
Transportation. Is adequate transportation available for students who need it in order to receive gifted services?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(8)(b) / Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, phone conference, onsite visit
Child Count. Are gifted identified students included in the LEA’s Child Count, that is submitted through STISETS, when all of the following criteria are met:
  • Student is identified by state approved standards.
  • Services can be documented as of the State capture date for Child Count.
AAC 290-8-9-.12(8)(d) / Child Count data, 6 Year Racial Representation in the Gifted Program report
LEA Plan for Gifted.
Doesthe LEA administer the gifted education program according to the AAC and develop and implement, according to state guidelines, a written plan for serving gifted students?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(8) / Approved LEA Plan for Gifted
Transfer Students.
When gifted students transfer from one school to another within the State of Alabama does the receiving LEA honor the sending LEA’s decision if eligibility was determined by state standards?
When gifted students transfer from out of state, have they been determined eligible according to Alabama eligibility criteria?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(8)(d)2(f) / Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
Gifted Referral Tracking Log, phone conference, onsite visit
Responsible Staff Person.
Does the LEA designate a person to have responsibility for the development, supervision, and implementation of gifted services?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(8)(d)2(g) / Phone Conference, onsite visit
Caseloads.
Are caseloads and class sizes in compliance with the following numbers:
  • Elementary-45 total, no more than 15 at one time.
  • Middle School–75 total, no more than 15 at one time.
  • Elementary-Middle combination–45 total, no more than 15 at one time.
  • High School – 75 total, no more than 20 at one time.
AAC 290-8-9-.12(9)
Gifted Specialist Questionnaire, Mandatory Gifted Specialists’ Schedule and Caseload Form, phone conference, onsite visit
Procedural Safeguards.
Has the LEA established a grievance procedure, consistent with local policy, through which parents and students may resolve concerns regarding identification, evaluation, eligibility, or services for gifted students?
AAC 290-8-9-.12(10) / Approved LEA Plan for Gifted, phone conference, onsite visit

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