Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/22/2018 - 6:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
Type: Action
Subject: 6. Report with Possible Action on Gifted and Talented Identification
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Policy: Admin Policy 7.14 - Gifted Students: Programs
Attachments Gifted & Talented Identification Update
File Attachment:
Gifted and Talented Identification Update.pdf
CogAT and Tops Data 2018 REDACTED.pdf
Background: Wisconsin Statute 121.02(1)(t) and Wisconsin Statute 118.35 require school boards to provide programs to students who are identified as gifted and talented. Milwaukee Public Schools begins this process through identification of students using multiple data points. This presentation will review this year's screening of students using a cognitive reasoning assessment and the TOPS survey. This screening provides a more equitable identification of gifted potential in all children in areas such as academic, overall intellect, creativity, leadership, interests, spatial abilities, and social perceptiveness. Additionally, programming opportunities for identified students will be discussed including curriculum compacting, specialized programs, acceleration, and support for parents.
A chart is attached that provides disaggregated data for the current year and the previous school year. This data is redacted for groups that have fewer than 10 students to maintain privacy.
Fiscal Impact Statement: NA
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation: Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer