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School District of Palm Beach County: gifted testing
Gifted (Exceptional Student Education)
Grades K-12The district screens all second graders in public elementary schools with the NNAT3. Under Plan A, a student needs gifted characteristics on the district checklist and an IQ of 130 or higher on an individually given IQ test. Plan B applies to underrepresented students (free or reduced lunch, or English language learners). Anyone who knows the child can request screening through the school's ESE contact.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNAT | 2 | All students tested | Not published | source |
| Individual IQ test | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Students referred for evaluation | Not published | source |
Published criteria
- Plan A: a score of 130 or higher (about the 98th percentile) on an individually administered IQ test, plus gifted characteristics on the district checklist. Plan B for underrepresented students has separate criteria. source
- The NNAT3 screening score that leads to an evaluation is not published. source
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