Screening and Referrals
All district elementary students will participate in universal screening to determine if students qualify to move on to individualized assessment. Screening is the first step in the evaluation process. Screening is defined as a process that looks for students needing further assessment. In the Rockwood Gifted Program, we initially screen using the following methods:
| Grade Level | 1st Semester Screening Method | 2nd Semester Screening Method |
|---|---|---|
| K |
Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Administer 4 activities. Students demonstrating gifted characteristics in 3 of the 4 activities move on to individualized assessment. The activities are different from the third-grade activities. |
No 2nd Semester Screening |
| 1 | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Early Literacy or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Early Literacy or Math assessment. *Fall nomination/referral window opens after the Fall STAR Early Literacy and Math scores are posted and closes on November 1 of each year. | STAR reading and math for screening: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile in both areas will proceed to individualized assessment. |
| 2 | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Reading or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Reading or Math assessment. | Naglieri-NV (Nonverbal): Students who score within the top 5% of second-grade Rockwood students on this assessment may proceed to an individualized assessment. |
| 3 | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Reading or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Reading or Math assessment. |
STAR reading and math for screening: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile in both areas will proceed to individualized assessment. |
| 4 | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Reading or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Reading or Math assessment. | STAR reading and math for screening: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile will proceed to individualized assessment. |
| 5 - 8 | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Reading or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Reading or Math assessment. *Fall nomination/referral window opens after the Fall STAR Reading and Math scores are posted and closes on November 1 of each year. | Parent/Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR. Reading or Math and obtain a score at or above the 80th percentile in the other subject of the STAR Reading or Math assessment. * Spring nomination/referral window opens after the Winter STAR Reading and Math scores are posted and closes on April 1 of each year. |
| 9 - 12 | Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above 95% on the End-of-Semester/Course district common assessments. *Fall nomination/referral window opens at the beginning of the academic year and closes on November 1 of each year. | Teacher Referral: Students who score at or above 95% on the End-of-Semester/Course district common assessments. * Spring nomination/referral window opens at the beginning of the second semester and closes on April 1 of each year. |
Referrals
Referrals are intended to identify students who may not be recognized through the universal screening methods described above.
Nomination/referral windows are strictly observed:
- Fall window (all eligible grades): Opens after Fall STAR Reading/Early Literacy (Grade 1) and Math scores are posted; closes on November 1.
- Spring window (Grades 5–8 only): Opens after Winter STAR Reading and Math scores are posted; closes on April 1.
Referral Process and Eligibility Criteria
Referrals must be submitted to the CCL Identification Office by November 1 each year. Referral forms can be obtained by contacting your child’s school counselor or the CCL Identification Office.
To be eligible for referral, students must meet the following criteria:
- Score at or above the 95th percentile on either the STAR Reading/Early Literacy (Grade 1) or Math assessment, and
- Score at or above the 80th percentile on the other STAR subject (Reading or Math).
- Have not received a cognitive ability (IQ) assessment in the past two calendar years.
Exception to the Deadline:
Students who were not enrolled during the first semester or were absent during the spring screening window may be referred by a parent or teacher. Referrals based on this exception are due by April 1 each year.
Next Steps:
Students in grades 1–5 who meet the screening criteria will proceed to individualized assessment. All qualifying students will receive a Cognitive Abilities Assessment (IQ test).
The Rockwood Gifted Program considers cognitive ability scores in any of the following areas:
- Full-Scale IQ
- General Ability Index (GAI)
- Non-Verbal Ability Index
The program reviews all scores that fall within the 90% confidence interval of 132.