Defining Gifted & Talented
I. New Jersey Administrative Code
II. Identification Criteria
III. Continued Eligibility
I. How does New Jersey Administrative Code
define a gifted and talented student?
The New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1) defines gifted and talented students as: Those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.
Regulations require that students be compared to their chronological peers in the local school district. New Jersey does not have state-level criteria such as mandated tests or assessments, grade point averages, or IQ scores. Local school districts must use multiple measures to identify students.
Click here to visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website
Regulations require that students be compared to their chronological peers in the local school district. New Jersey does not have state-level criteria such as mandated tests or assessments, grade point averages, or IQ scores. Local school districts must use multiple measures to identify students.
Click here to visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website
II. Identification Criteria
Identification for pull out services is based upon information gathered from multiple criteria. These include district approved testing, standardized tests, grade level benchmarks and teacher recommendations.
Entrance for students new to the district will be based on scores & grades reported from his/her previous school.
Entrance for students new to the district will be based on scores & grades reported from his/her previous school.
III. Continued Eligibility
Students will continue to receive these supplementary services provided the following are maintained:
1. Classroom Grades
2. Classroom Performance
3. Support
4. Program Participation
1. Classroom Grades
- Students must be able to maintain at least an A- average throughout the year. Failure to do so will result in removal from CREATE class.
2. Classroom Performance
- Students must be able to keep up with their class work and homework assignments while engaging in this program.
3. Support
- Parents / Guardians / Teachers agree that child participation in this program should continue.
4. Program Participation
- Students must demonstrate active and consistent participation in the program at home and at school and be highly motivated to pursue ideas.