Jeffco Early Access Testing for Entrance to Kindergarten or First Grade for the 2015-2016 School Year Colorado House Bill 08-1021, Early Kindergarten and First Grade for Gifted Children, extend the definition of “gifted child” to include four year olds who may be able to access Kindergarten and five year olds who can access First Grade, and adds a new classification of “highly advanced gifted child.” Essentially, Early Access applies to children in the 98th percentile or above on standardized tests and functioning levels typically two years or more above peers. For early entrance to kindergarten, a child must be 4 years old by October 1, 2015 and for early entrance to first grade, a child must be 5 years old by October 1, 2015. How to apply (the cost is $250): 1. Fill out the online application, which is open now through March 20, 2015: 2. Once the application is submitted, you will receive, in the mail, an Early Access Packet (with portfolio requirements) and Developmental History Form from the GT Office. 3. The Early Access Packet, Developmental History Form, and portfolio submissions will be due in mid-March. 4. Parents will be contacted to schedule Cognitive Testing (DAS- Differential Ability Scales). Testing will be scheduled the week of March 30, 2015 and takes approximately 2 hours. 5. If the child scores in the 98th percentile or higher on the DAS, a second session will be scheduled to take TEMA-3 (Test of Early Math Ability), TERA-3 (Test of Early Reading Ability), and an observable play opportunity. This testing will be scheduled the week of April 6, 2015 and takes approximately 2 hours. 6. Notification of acceptance and non-acceptance is typically sent to parents late in April. Part of the Early Access process is submitting a portfolio of evidence. This may include examples of art work, writing, photos or videos of things that have been built or auditions. It may be documentation of connections the child has made. It may be statements from preschool teachers. Any way you can show what were ‘wow’ moments for you. Things you noticed that seem advanced for a child of their age at the time. If accepted, Jeffco has four elementary schools offering Early Access: Coronado, Hackberry Hill, Kendrick Lakes, and Parmalee. GT Early Access follows the Choice Enrollment process. Transportation is not provided to Early Access locations and is the responsibility of the parent.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:55:01 +0000
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