Q: When does CMS test for TD?
SECOND GRADE- All second grade students who are educated primarily in a CMS general education classroom are screened with a nationally-normed aptitude test and the Gifted Rating Scales. Parents will receive a notification letter as to when the screening will occur. Identification as AIG in BOTH Reading and Math will be determined using the Talent Development Identification Rubric where an overall score of 12 must be accumulated. Second grade students can accumulate rubric points on a CMS administered nationally-normed aptitude test, a CMS administered nationally-normed achievement test, the Gifted Rating Scales, or a CMS portfolio assessment. The portfolio and Gifted Rating Scale assessments are available for only CMS second grade students. - Students who score 87% or higher on the nationally-normed aptitude test are eligible for further screening using a nationally-normed achievement test if fewer than twelve points are acquired on the Talent Development Identification Rubric with the initial aptitude test and Gifted Rating Scale results.
- Students are eligible for a portfolio assessment if they have achieved 3 t-scores of 65 or higher in three areas on the Gifted Rating Scale OR have achieved between 92-95% age-percentile composite score on the CMS administered aptitude test and have not accumulated the required 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric for AIG certification in BOTH Reading and Math.
Q: If I have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader, can they be tested?
THIRD-TWELFTH GRADE- A classroom teacher, parent, program coordinator, family advocate, and/or counselor may, at any time during the school year, refer a student who exhibits extraordinary strengths in classroom performance to the Talent-Development School-Based Committee. The Talent Development School-Based Committee is comprised of the TD Catalyst teacher or Academic Facilitator, a classroom teacher(s), and an administrator. The school’s Student Service Specialist or counselor may also serve on this committee. The Talent Development School-Based Committee will meet as needed.
- In order to be identified, an accumulation of 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric must be accumulated using age-composite scores from a nationally-normed aptitude test, a nationally-normed achievement test, or an NC End-of-Year assessment.
Q: How does TD Certification affect the courses my child will take in middle school?
Class selection is not based on TD certification alone. Class placement is determined by a rubric where your child is scored on their EOG scores, teacher recommendation and other factors. TD certification only carries one point on the rubric. It is best to discuss your options and ask questions at your child's potential middle school!
Q: Can I have my child tested outside the school system for TD?
Outside testing results can be considered if a student has results from a CMS approved nationally-normed aptitude test AND a nationally-normed achievement test or NC End-of-Grade assessments. Tests must be administered by a state licensed psychologist and have been conducted within the last 24 months. Assessment scores must result in an accumulation of 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric.
SECOND GRADE- All second grade students who are educated primarily in a CMS general education classroom are screened with a nationally-normed aptitude test and the Gifted Rating Scales. Parents will receive a notification letter as to when the screening will occur. Identification as AIG in BOTH Reading and Math will be determined using the Talent Development Identification Rubric where an overall score of 12 must be accumulated. Second grade students can accumulate rubric points on a CMS administered nationally-normed aptitude test, a CMS administered nationally-normed achievement test, the Gifted Rating Scales, or a CMS portfolio assessment. The portfolio and Gifted Rating Scale assessments are available for only CMS second grade students. - Students who score 87% or higher on the nationally-normed aptitude test are eligible for further screening using a nationally-normed achievement test if fewer than twelve points are acquired on the Talent Development Identification Rubric with the initial aptitude test and Gifted Rating Scale results.
- Students are eligible for a portfolio assessment if they have achieved 3 t-scores of 65 or higher in three areas on the Gifted Rating Scale OR have achieved between 92-95% age-percentile composite score on the CMS administered aptitude test and have not accumulated the required 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric for AIG certification in BOTH Reading and Math.
Q: If I have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader, can they be tested?
THIRD-TWELFTH GRADE- A classroom teacher, parent, program coordinator, family advocate, and/or counselor may, at any time during the school year, refer a student who exhibits extraordinary strengths in classroom performance to the Talent-Development School-Based Committee. The Talent Development School-Based Committee is comprised of the TD Catalyst teacher or Academic Facilitator, a classroom teacher(s), and an administrator. The school’s Student Service Specialist or counselor may also serve on this committee. The Talent Development School-Based Committee will meet as needed.
- In order to be identified, an accumulation of 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric must be accumulated using age-composite scores from a nationally-normed aptitude test, a nationally-normed achievement test, or an NC End-of-Year assessment.
Q: How does TD Certification affect the courses my child will take in middle school?
Class selection is not based on TD certification alone. Class placement is determined by a rubric where your child is scored on their EOG scores, teacher recommendation and other factors. TD certification only carries one point on the rubric. It is best to discuss your options and ask questions at your child's potential middle school!
Q: Can I have my child tested outside the school system for TD?
Outside testing results can be considered if a student has results from a CMS approved nationally-normed aptitude test AND a nationally-normed achievement test or NC End-of-Grade assessments. Tests must be administered by a state licensed psychologist and have been conducted within the last 24 months. Assessment scores must result in an accumulation of 12 points on the Talent Development Identification Rubric.