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Rockwood Gifted Program

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Reassessment and Appeals

Rockwood elementary students in Grades 1–12 are screened annually for potential gifted services. Students who have not received a cognitive ability (IQ) assessment within the past two years may be eligible for an individualized assessment. To determine your child's eligibility, please refer to the [eligibility table].

Each student may receive a maximum of two IQ assessments between Grades 1–12. If a student receives an IQ assessment in kindergarten, it does not count toward this two-assessment limit.

Rationale for the Two-Year Assessment Interval

Research supports waiting a minimum of two years between IQ assessments in Grades 1–12. IQ scores are more variable at younger ages and typically become more stable around ages 8–9. This waiting period ensures that both assessments occur during a stage of greater cognitive stability, supporting a more reliable identification process.

 

Appeal Process

If you believe that an extenuating, documented circumstance may have affected your child’s IQ assessment results, you may file an appeal within 30 days of receiving the decision letter. Appeals may be considered for the following reasons:

  1. An error was discovered in the original paperwork submitted to the RGP.
  2. New information is available that would be relevant to the RGP identification process.
  3. There is believed to be a circumstance or condition that would invalidate initial testing results.

Steps in the Appeal Process

  1. Contact the psychometrist who conducted the original assessment. Their contact information is included in your decision letter. They will review the testing circumstances and results with you.
     
  2. If you wish to proceed after this discussion, complete the RGP Identification Appeal Form.
     
  3. Submit the completed form to the RGP Identification Office at the address listed on the form. Only a parent or guardian may file an appeal, and it must be received within 30 days of the date listed on the RGP decision letter.
    Rockwood Gifted Program Identification Appeal Form (PDF)

What Happens Next:

  • The appeal will be reviewed by a committee composed of the RGP Director, CCL Assistant Principal, counselors, and psychometrists.
     
  • After reviewing the information, the committee may choose to authorize an early re-assessment, which must occur at least one calendar year from the last IQ test.
     
  • You will receive written notification of the decision within 10 days of the committee meeting. Decisions will not be shared by phone, email, fax, or in person.
     

All decisions made by the Appeals Committee are final.