District Policy and Plan for Identification and Service of Children Who are Gifted - Union Local School District

Oct 5, 2026

District policy and plan for identifying and serving gifted children in Union Local School District. Defines gifted as students demonstrating advanced ability in areas such as superior cognitive ability, specific academics, creative thinking, and visual or performing arts. Outlines the referral, screening, assessment, transfer assessment, and 90-day completion timelines. Specifies required whole-grade gifted testing in December for K-2 and 3-6 grade bands and testing at least twice per year for referred gifted areas. Lists approved assessment instruments and grade-band screen and identification thresholds.

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Definition of Gifted

District Identification Plan and Process

Whole-grade gifted testing schedule

Referral, reassessment, transfer student timelines

Assessment instruments from the Ohio approved list

Assessments for Gifted Identification

Intelligence Tests for Superior Cognitive Ability Identification

Specific Academic Ability

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# District Policy and Plan for theldentification and Service of ChildrenWho are Gifted Union local School District | District Contact Information
Kelsey Wise,Gifted Coordinator
Union Local Schools
kwise@unionlocalschools.com
(740)782-1978 ext.2948 | | --- | ## Definition of Gifted: A child who is gifted demonstrates advanced ability or performancein one or more areas when compared to others their age. ## District ldentification Plan and Process: The district accepts referrals,screens and identifies,or screens andreassesses students who perform or show potential for performing athigh levels of accomplishment in the areas of superior cognitiveability,specific academic ability,creative thinking ability,and/orvisual and/or performing arts. The district must follow policy and procedures established in OhioAdministrative Code 3301-51-15.These rules require districts toprovide yearly whole-grade gifted testing in grade bands K-2 and3-6 and offer testing based on referrals for any gifted area: superior cognitive,creative thinking,math,reading,science,socialstudies,visual and performing arts at least twice per year. ● Whole-grade gifted testing is completed in December for second andfifth grade students. ● Referals are taken on an ongoing basis at any time of the year. ● Transfer students will be assessed at the request of the parent. ● Testing for referrals and transfer students are completed within 90 daysof receiving the referral form or request from the parent. These rules also specify that assessment instruments must come fromthe list approved by the Ohio Department of Education Assessmentsprovided are as follows: ## Assessments for Gifted Identification: Assessments the district may administer that provide for superiorcognitive identification:(Or any on the state list of approvedassessments.) ## Intelligence Tests for Superior Cognitive Ability Identification: Cognitive Abilities Test Form 7 or 8 VQN Composite | Group and Individual Testing | Grade K | Screen=125,ID=127 | | --- | --- | --- | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 1&2 | Screen=126,ID=128 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 3 | Screen =125,ID=127 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 4-6 | Screen=126,ID=128 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 7-12 | Screen=125,ID=127 | Cognitive Abilities Test Form 7 or 8 QN Composite-used for special circumstances | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 3-4 | Screen=126,ID=128 | | --- | --- | --- | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 5 | Screen=125,ID=127 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 6 | Screen =126,ID=128 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 7-12 | Screen =125,ID=127 | Cognitive Abilities Test Form 7 or 8 VN Composite-used for special circumstances | Group and Individual Testing | Grade K | Screen=124,ID=126 | | --- | --- | --- | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade | Screen =123,ID=125 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 2 | Screen=125,ID=127 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 3 | Screen=124,ID=126 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 4-6 | Screen =125,ID=127 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 7-10 | Screen=124,ID=126 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grades 11-12 | Screen =125,ID=127 | Cognitive Abilities Test Form 7 or8 Nonverbal Battery-used for special circumstances | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 2 | Screen=124,ID=126 | | --- | --- | --- | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 3 | Screen=123,ID=125 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 4 | Screen=124,ID=126 | | Group and Individual Testing | Grade 5 | Screen =124,ID=126 | Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fifth Edition(WISC-V),Full Scale IQ(FSIQ) | Individual | Grades K-12 | Screen =125,ID=127 | | --- | --- | --- | Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fifth Edition (WISC-V),General Ability Index

FAQs

How does the district identify gifted students?

The district accepts referrals and screens, then identifies or screens and reassesses students who demonstrate potential for high achievement in superior cognitive ability, specific academics, creative thinking, and/or visual and performing arts.

When are whole-grade gifted tests administered?

Whole-grade gifted testing is completed in December for second and fifth grade students.

How long does the district have to complete assessments for referrals and transfers?

Assessments for referrals and transfer students are completed within 90 days of receiving the referral form or the parent’s request.

Oct 5, 2026

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