Gifted Learner Designation Requirements

The Process of Gifted Designation in School District 42

SD42 Gifted Process

Ministry Requirements 

The B.C. Ministry of education requirements for designating a gifted learner is by collecting data supporting the student’s strengths and talents should be ongoing and should involve using multiple criteria. Several of the following sources of information should be used as part of the identification process:

• Formal test results including indicators of cognitive ability, achievement, aptitude and creativity.
• Teacher observations including anecdotal records, checklists and inventories.
• Records of student achievement including assignments, portfolios, grades and outstanding talents and accomplishments.

In addition, the following may contribute to a deeper understanding of individual student strengths:

·        Nominations by educators, parents, peers and self.

• Interviews of parents and students of strengths and talents should be ongoing and should involve using multiple criteria.