There are two transfer referral windows available for students who want to be considered for Highly Capable screening. A spring referral window is offered for students who newly enroll before the end of the school year, with testing typically occurring at the end of May/early June. For students who transfer during the summer, a new student transfer window remains open through mid-September. See the district referral and screening timeline website for school-year-specific dates.
The Multidisciplinary Identification and Placement Committee (MIPC) reviews the body of evidence for each student referred. All referrals are carefully reviewed; however, not all will be eligible for further testing. The body of evidence includes multiple objective measures that reflect a student’s cognitive abilities and academic performance across subjects, as well as data from the student’s previous district when available. If existing data are incomplete or missing, additional testing may be required as part of the district’s identification cycle.
In accordance with district policy, private testing is not accepted in place of the district’s Highly Capable identification process. To ensure an equitable and consistent process, all students are considered for Highly Capable services through the district’s established procedures.
