2025–26 Highly Capable District Plan - LEA Puyallup School District 27003

Oct 5, 2026

2025–26 Highly Capable (HiCap) District Plan describes how the LEA completes K–12 comprehensive identification and service planning for HiCap learners. The plan specifies universal screening expectations in grades K–2 and 3–6, using multiple student data points and including all students across LEA settings. It outlines eligibility identification measures for academic achievement, cognitive ability, supportive IEP/504 review, multilingual considerations, and equitable low-income identification. Program services are organized through CEDARS gifted/HiCap values and continuum options including acceleration and supplemental supports.

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Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Purpose

Funding

Part 1–District Validations

Part 2–Universal Screening

Universal Screening Grade Level

Academic Achievement

Part 3–Identification Measures

Part 4–Variety and Continuum of Program Services

Sign-off

2025–26 Highly Capable District Plan LEA Name | Organization Puyallup School District 27003 Purpose The Highly Capable (HiCap) District Plan is completed by each LEA (Local Education Agency, school district, charter or tribal compact) through a Smartsheet survey to describe Grades K–12 comprehensive HiCap District Plan to identify and serve HiCap learners. Funding The HiCap funding formula is based on 5.0 percent of each LEA’s student population. This does not mean a certain percentage or number of students must be identified. There is no upper limit to how many students may be identified. Part 1–District Validations (9 Survey Items) LEA understands the nine District Validations listed. 1. Universal screening must occur once in or before second grade, and once in or before sixth grade. ✔ 2. Ensure that all students across all LEA educational settings at the identified grade levels are included in the screening process. Universal screening means using data to include, not exclude, a student to receive Hicap services. ✔ 3. Every student must be screened for both math and reading strengths. ✔ 4. Every student must be screened using at least two student data points. ✔ 5. Data sources do not have to be the same for every student. ✔ 6. Review student IEP and 504 plans for supportive data and follow accommodations. ✔ 7. Review data for Multilingual students for rapid language acquisition and use nonverbal assessments if native language assessments are not available. ✔ 8. LEAs must prioritize equitable identification of low-income students. ✔ 9. Universal screening is not used to exit students from placement for services. ✔ Part 2–Universal Screening (7 Survey Items) Universal screening must occur once in or before second grade, and again in or before sixth grade. ( RCW 28A.185.030) . Every student in the selected grade levels must be screened using at least two student data points. Universal Screening Grade Level K–2 2 Universal Screening Grade Level 3–6 6 Academic Achievement State Standard-Based Assessments, Classroom-Based Assessments, STAR (Renaissance), Gates-MacGinitie (Forms S and T), Other Academic Achievement Screening Procedure | Cognitive
CogAt 7 or 8 Screening Form, CogAt 7 or 8 Full Battery | | | --- | --- | | Creativity
Not Applicable | | | Supportive Norm-Referenced Scales Resources
Not Applicable | | Supporting Data Individual Educational Plan (IEP), ADA Section 504 (accommodation plan for disability) Part 3–Identification Measures (5 Survey Items) Annual HiCap identification procedures must be offered for enrolled students in all grade levels served by the LEA. Services must match the identified strengths of the student. Students identified with strengths in only one domain (either math or literacy) must receive services in that area. Identification Measures-Academic Achievement State Standard-Based Assessments, Classroom-Based Assessments, STAR (Renaissance), Gates-MacGinitie (Forms S and T), Other Academic Achievement Screening Procedure Identification Measures-Cognitive CogAt 7 or 8 Screening Form, CogAt 7 or 8 Full Battery Identification Measures-Creativity Not Applicable Identification Measures-Research-Based Rating Scale Not Applicable Identification Measures-Informal Measures Teacher Rating Scale (locally developed), Report Card, Portfolio–Work Samples Part 4–Variety and Continuum of Program Services (4 Survey Items) Comprehensive Education Data and Research System (CEDARS) gifted/HiCap values identify four primary administrative structures for HiCap Program (HCP) service delivery. CEDARS Gifted Value 32–General Education Classroom-based Services/Programs CEDARS Value 32 Does Not Apply CEDARS Gifted Value 33–Unique HCP Services/Programs Self-contained Accelerated Classroom, Supplemental Pull-Out Services CEDARS Gifted Value 34–Acceleration Services/Programs Subject Acceleration under RCW 28A.320.195, Grade L

FAQs

What is the purpose of the HiCap District Plan?

The plan is completed by each LEA to describe the K–12 comprehensive HiCap District Plan and identify and serve HiCap learners through a Smartsheet survey.

How often must universal screening occur and which grades are covered?

Universal screening must occur once in or before second grade and again in or before sixth grade, with every student in the selected grade levels screened using at least two student data points.

What student data sources are used for screening and identification?

Screening and identification include state standard-based and classroom-based assessments and named tools such as STAR (Renaissance) and Gates-MacGinitie, along with supportive data like IEPs and ADA Section 504 accommodations and informal measures such as teacher rating scales and portfolios.

Oct 5, 2026

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