Board approves highly capable identification program and screening process

Feb 26, 2026

Staff presented the district's highly capable identification program (district-wide screens for 2nd and 4th grades, referral windows, and a multi-district selection committee); the board approved the program as presented on the consent agenda.

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Staff described the district's highly capable identification process, explaining there are multiple categories for identification and that the district screens every 2nd and every 4th grader. The coordinator said the high-school identification category includes students enrolled in AP or honors classes and that an interdisciplinary selection committee reviews referrals and multiple data points for each candidate.

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