Gifted and Talented Programs

Identification flowchart of gifted and talented students

Phase One - Information Gathering

Student profiling Past reports WALNA testing Standardised tests (i.e. IQ tests) Psychological reports IEP's Medical reports Performance in key Learning Areas

Observations Observe students in different learning environments Look for learning style preferences Psycho-social interactions Checklist behaviours Select appropriate checklist to use

Phase Two - Collaboration

• Contact parents/carers
• Parent checklist
• Peer checklist
• Medical assessment from parents/carer and/or other agencies
• Affinity inventory

Phase Three - Reports and Recommendations

• Analyse results of checklists and tests
• Written student profile
• Seek agreement
• Plan for provision