Gifted Assessment
The gifted assessment will include:
A 30-minute initial parent interview
Three hours of in-person, individual sessions with your child or adolescent
A brief conversation with the child before the cognitive testing
Evaluation of some academics including reading comprehension, math reasoning and written expression
A brief social-emotional screening and interview with the child or teen
A comprehensive report that includes the results and findings
A review of the most recent report card
A 30-minute feedback session with you and your child/teen
Notes:
To meet the criteria for identification as Gifted in the province of Ontario, a student must obtain a Full-Scale IQ score or a General Abilities Index score at the 98th percentile.
Students who are identified as Gifted in the province of Ontario have the right to an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which outlines their need for enriched learning.
For children of divorced parents, written and verbal consent must be obtained from both parents in joint custody cases.