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Service Eligbility

The district ensures there are appropriate procedures in place for the assessment of students, who are culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, have a disability or have limited English proficiency. Tests from the Ohio Department of Education approved testing list are used in all testing situations. When necessary and appropriate, accommodations as allowed by the specific test publisher's manual are used.

Northwest Local will serve students that meet the following criteria:

Reading and Writing

  • ·      By scoring in the superior cognitive range on an ODE approved gifted identifier or
  • ·      By scoring in the 95th percentile or higher in reading/writing on an ODE approved gifted identifier.

Math

  • ·      By scoring in the superior cognitive range on an ODE approved gifted identifier or
  • ·      By scoring in the 95th percentile or higher in mathematics on an ODE approved gifted identifier.

Although school are required to identify students as gifted, service is not mandated and therefore all identified students may not be served. Gifted Rules limit the number of students that can be served in various service settings. Subjective criteria may not be used to exclude who would otherwise be eligible for services.  Please contact your child’s principal if you have questions or concerns about your child’s placement.