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Flagler Schools reviews gifted identification options; board debates universal screening and service models
Summary
District staff outlined current identification and service options for gifted and high‑achieving students and reported 238 students currently identified as gifted; board members urged exploration of a universal screener, training for staff, and clearer parent communication about MTSS and gifted referral processes.
District specialists presented an overview of how Flagler Schools identifies and serves gifted and high‑achieving students and proposed next steps including improved staff training, clear vocabulary and consideration of a universal screener.
Presenters said the district currently identifies 238 students as gifted (elementary 64 students, middle 56, high school 118), with an ethnic breakdown of approximately 80.8% White, 10.4% Hispanic and 8.8% Black/African‑American among the identified group. The current referral process relies on parent or teacher requests; teachers complete a checklist and, if thresholds are met, students are evaluated by the school…
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