Gifted Services & Related Programs
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 en español  SUSD's gifted education program is designed to provide appropriate services for students who require differentiated educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program. The program complies with Arizona Law that mandates that school districts identify gifted students as those scoring at the 97th percentile on a state approved test of reasoning ability. All students scoring at the 97th percentile or above on any one of the three batteries of the Cognitive Abilities Test or on any other appropriate test administered by Scottsdale District personnel will qualify for placement.
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 Dr. Kim DoddsDirector of Gifted Program Education Center
3811 N. 44th St Phoenix, AZ 85018 Phone: 480-484-6176
Fax: 480-484-6289 Elizabeth HusakAdministrative Assistant 480-484-6176 Rebecca BakerGifted Specialist 480-484-1750 Comprehensive Gifted Program |
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Announcements Gifted Testing Continues This Week!Have you requested that your child be assessed to determine eligibility for gifted services?
At this time, SUSD will be administering the CogAT and NNAT to students in grades 3-8. Below are the testing scheudles for 2012. If you do not see your child's school listed, they are not testing this week. Notification will be sent home with your child prior to their testing date so you are aware of the days when they will be tested.
Self-Contained Gifted Program ApplicationThe document download for the CGP program application is currently unavailable. The following application links are provided below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Elizabeth Husak at (480)484-6176. Application Cover Sheet Gifted Characteristics Profile PARENT UNIVERSITY and PAGES MeetingSUSD Gifted Services Presents
Parent University
Thursday, January 19, 2012
6:30-7:30pm
with featured speaker
Dr. Paul Beljan
Topics in Understanding Giftedness
Mohave District Annex*
Meeting Room B
8505 E. Valley View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
To learn more about Dr. Beljan visit: http://www.paulbeljan.com/default.htm
Prior to the Parent University Event, PAGES will be meeting from 5:30-6:30 to share its 2012 Mission and Goals in a mixer style forum.
* The Mohave District Annex is newly constructed! Look for the new MDA adjacent to the Mohave school entrance. Parent Seminar Event at ASUParent Seminar Series Event at ASU West!
Dr. Paul Belgan will be speaking Wednesday, December 14th from 6-7:30 p.m. The topic of his presentation will be Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children. Location: Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy- AUS West Campus. 4701 W. Thunderbird Road Glendale, AZ 85306 * visitor parking rates apply * For further information visit herbergeracademy.asu.edu or call 602-543-8774 SUSD Offers Self Contained Gifted Program Tours Are you looking for an engaging and challenging program for your gifted student? Scottsdale Unified School District’s (SUSD) Comprehensive (Self-Contained) Gifted Program offers a complete gifted curriculum and is designed for students who have the extraordinary academic needs, abilities and intellectual potential found in the top three percent of the population. Parent Meeting for Parents of Students Newly Identified as GiftedWas your child recently identified as gifted?
We invite you to attend a parent evening to learn about the programs offered in SUSD.
Please join us in a parent meeting held: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Mohave District Annex-Kachina Room
8505 E. Valley View Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85015
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Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Paiute Center
6535 E. Osborne Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251
If you are unable to attend, for further information regarding the program offerings at your school site, please contact the school principal or gifted program specialist.
If you have additional questions, contact Gifted Services at (480) 484-6176 Gifted Test ResultsTest results for students in grades 3-8 who were tested for gifted services during September and October will be sent via US Mail to all families by October 31, 2011. PAGES Parent Meeting!Parent Association for Gifted Education in Scottsdale Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 20th
6:15pm – 7:30pm
Mohave Middle School
Kachina Room
8505E. Valley View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250 About Us:
We are an organization for parents with gifted children attending schools within the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD). Our purpose is to:
· Support the gifted program in SUSD and work to be a positive source of improvement
· Foster productive communication between parents, teachers and administrators
· Be a source of information and support to parents of gifted children
Join Us:
Have you ever wondered about behavior or habits in your child that seem “different”? Have you wanted to better understand what it means to be “gifted” and what “gifted education” is? THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU! There are many opportunities to join this newly forming group. We are looking for:
· Board Members
· Leaders in event planning, communications, fundraising, organization, marketing
· Parent representatives for each school
· Parents to join in on the conversation and advocate for our students
Upcoming Events:
· Community social events
· Parent Seminars
· Meetings with Dr. Kim Dodds, Director of Gifted Services 2011-2012 Gifted Program Testing InformationGifted Program Testing Information:
If you would like your child tested for the gifted program there are three times throughout the school year when testing is offered. The next teting will take place at all Elementary and Middle Schools in January for grades K-1 and 3-8. For winter testing you will need to complete a referral form by December 1st and send it to the district gifted office or drop it off to the school office. You can download a form from the S.U.S.D. website, pick one up from the front office of the school or your child’s teacher or gifted specialist can send one home to you.
Notification of the specific dates will be sent home with each child prior to testing. Notification of test results will be sent via mail 30 days after each testing window. Students can be assessed once per academic year.
This year the district will be offering gifted testing at the following times:
Grades 3-8: September 6-30; referral forms due August 26. Unfortunately, late forms cannot be accepted. Students in Grades 3-8 who do not test in September may test in January.
Grades K-1 and 3-8: January 9-31; referral forms due December 1st. Unfortunately, late forms canot be accepted. Students who do not test in January may be test the following school year.
All 2nd graders will be tested district-wide March 13-30- Informed consent will be sent home to all 2nd grade families prior to testing.
Please contact the Gifted Specialist at your school site or Elizabeth in the Gifted Services Office (480) 484-6176 if you have any questions. TeachersInformation Scottsdale School District has a Comprehensive (Self Contained) Gifted Program that offers a complete gifted curriculum and is designed for students in grades two through eight who have extraordinary academic needs, abilities and intellectual potential found in the top three percent of the population. The program is at three sites: Redfield Elementary School for grades 2, 3, 4, 5, Mohave Middle School for grades 7and 8, and Desert Canyon Middle School for grades 6, 7, and 8. For more information see folder below in Importatnt Documents. Videos and Podcasts |
Comprehensive Gifted Program (self contained)
Last Updated: 01/09/2012 11:06 AM
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