I am interested in having my child evaluated for gifted services.  What do I do?

Make contact with the gifted resource teacher at your child’s school to discuss the process. You will then complete both a referral form and a permission to test form.

If my child goes through the screening process and is not found eligible will there be another opportunity for him/her to go through the process again?

You will want to meet with the gifted resource teacher to discuss the results.  After that meeting a parent can appeal the placement decision.  If the student is not determined eligible on appeal, a parent can refer a child again after one calendar year.

Does my child have to be rescreened from elementary school to middle school to high school?

No, once a student is found eligible for gifted services, the placement remains.

If my child was in a gifted program in another school division or state, is he/she guaranteed placement in WJCC’s gifted program?

Since each school division has different gifted services offered, we will review the student’s file for documentation and determine screening or placement.  Exception:  Students from a military family who have written documentation are placed provisionally and reviewed as needed.

My child was identified for the gifted program in WJCC but withdrew from the school.  If my child re-enrolls in a WJCC school is he/she automatically placed into the gifted program?

Yes, the student maintains his/her gifted placement.  However, a student may need to complete screening for additional gifted services.

Does WJCC provide services for students enrolled in private schools?

No.  Both screening for gifted services and delivery of instruction are for those students currently enrolled in WJCC schools.