Teacher Expert - Gifted Identification Team Anchorage School District, Alaska
Universal screening is a fundamental part of equitable identification when used with a Multiple Pathways Identification Model. Student strengths are used for identification instead of static cut-scores. Pathways to identification are offered through both ability and achievement scores, teacher recommendations, and classroom performance. This session outlines the process used in the nation’s most diverse school district and its success.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will understand the importance of universal screening and multiple pathways to identification in order to increase equity in identification and ensure the gifted population mirrors the general population.
Attendees will understand the research behind universal screening and multiple pathways identification and be able to implement practical implementation steps
Attendees will understand the pitfalls and successes experienced in the implementation of a new identification process in a large school district and how to navigate these issues to ensure success.
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