GT Identification, Referrals, and Assessment Process

Identification Tool

WISD GIFTED & TALENTED ASSESSMENT PROCESS

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Referrals

Students may be referred for the gifted and talented program at any time by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested persons.

Referral Window and Testing Dates

Kindergarten:

Referral Deadline: January 15, 2027
Testing Dates: January 25, 2027 - January 29, 2027 & February 8, 2027 - February 19, 2027

Grades 1-5:

Grades 6-12:

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Assessment

Weatherford ISD uses a multi-step process to ensure students are identified fairly and comprehensively.

Parent permission is required before testing begins. Permission to Test forms will be sent and completed through ParentSquare.

Phase I:

Students take a nonverbal abilities test that measures problem-solving, pattern recognition, reasoning abilities, and spatial visualization.
This step helps identify students who may need further evaluation.
Students who meet qualifying criteria move on to Phase II.

Phase II:

Students complete a more comprehensive evaluation that includes
- Verbal and Nonverbal Assessments
  - Verbal: analogies, sentence completion, classification, following directions
  - Nonverbal: logical reasoning, visual-spatial skills, and pattern recognition using shapes and figures
- Creativity Portfolio: Evaluates student thinking, imagination, and originality

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Identification

A variety of data is reviewed, including both Quantitative data (test results) and Qualitative data (portfolio, observations)
A Selection Committee carefully reviews each student’s profile to determine if placement in the Gifted & Talented Program is appropriate.
Families are notified of decisions through ParentSquare.

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