Gifted Program Supervisor Anchorage School District, Alaska
Short description: Our large, diverse district has finally been able to implement new practices in identification including a dedicated team for testing, universal screening, and overseeing multiple pathways to programs. We are starting to see students qualify who previously did not. Join our session to hear about the steps we are taking, the progress made for underrepresented groups, and what’s ahead!
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Discover what we mean by "We Find You" identification practices
Learn about the change from referral to universal screening and how it better served students from our indigenous and underrepresented groups
Explore the pros and cons of using multiple identification pathways as opposed a matrix with set cut-offs
Learn about our Optimal Identification research project and where we see it going in the future