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The core curriculum as determined by the Ontario Ministry of Education remains the same, but the teaching methods are differentiated to meet the needs of the gifted learner. The self-contained programme has been carefully designed to meet the strengths, needs, learning styles and interests of the gifted learner.\u003Cbr>The Ontario Ministry of Education defines giftedness as “an unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular programme to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.”\u003Cbr>The DDSB offers a screening of the CCAT7 for students in Grades 3 or higher. Our process begins with nominations from November 20th-December 1st, 2020. Parents, guardians and educators are invited to nominate students in Grade 3 or above. In December, students who have been nominated will participate in an intellectual assessment using a cognitive abilities test called the CCAT, which is administered by the Special Education Resource Teacher (S. E. R.T. ) in a group setting in your learner’s current home school. Full health and safety protocols will bein effect, including physical distancing and masks, while students write among a mixed group of peers. Parents/guardians will receive a brief written report describing the results of this testing in January.\u003Cbr>The DDSB offers a pre-recorded virtual parent/guardian information session where the facilitator for Gifted Programming will do a short presentation and answer some common questions about the screening process. Please click HERE to view this video. Any questions not answered in the video can be sent to the Facilitator of Gifted Programming, Alison Warren.\u003Cbr>Please be aware that you may nominate your student in grade three or any subsequent grade. Students may take the test with the DDSB no more than twice. If you are interested in nominating your child this year, email your school SERT the nomination form at:\u003Cbr>[kelly.mcgill@ddsb.ca](kelly.mcgill@ddsb.ca. Title your email)[. Title your email](kelly.mcgill@ddsb.ca. Title your email) “Nomination for Gifted Testing 2020”.\u003Cbr>Please email your child's SERT before December 1st, 2020.\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD\u003Cbr>400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6\u003Cbr>Telephone: (905) 666-5500 Fax: (905) 666-6478 Toronto Line: (905) 686-2711 Toll Free: 1-800-265-3968 |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GIFTED LEARNERS PARENT/GUARDIAN NOMINATION FORM – ASSESSMENT PROCESS |\n| Student Name: School: Date of Birth:\u003Cbr>(yy/m/d) Grade:\u003Cbr>PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION\u003Cbr>YES, I wish to nominate my child for participation in the assessment process for identifying gifted learners. NO, I do not wish to nominate my child for participation in the assessment process for identifying gifted learners.\u003Cbr>Address: City/Town: Postal Code: Home Phone \\#: Work/Cell Phone \\#:\u003Cbr>Parent/Guardian Name: Date:\u003Cbr>Please complete and send this form to: kel[ly.mcgill@ddsb.ca](ly.mcgill@ddsb.ca)\u003Cbr>by December 1st, 2020 |","cbCailsOPaxHiC85","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailsOPaxHiC85","pdf",68777,"English","# Gifted Program purpose and eligibility\n## Ontario definition of giftedness\n# Screening process and CCAT7 assessment\n## Nomination timeline and locations\n## Health and safety protocols and reporting\n# Virtual parent/guardian information session\n## How to submit questions\n# Parent/guardian nomination form\n## How to complete and send the form","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Durham District School Board gifted program letter?\",\"answer\":\"It informs families about the DDSB screening process for gifted students and possible consideration for self-contained gifted classes beginning at the Grade 4 level.\"},{\"question\":\"How are students nominated and what assessment is used?\",\"answer\":\"Families, guardians, and educators are invited to nominate students in Grade 3 or above. 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