Identification Assessments
Highly Capable referral window now closed
The Highly Capable referral window was open December 2 (12:01 a.m.) – December 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m.). Additional information can be found on our Referral/Appeal/Portfolio and Identification Assessments
We are aware that the links for the Appeal Form and the Portfolio Review Request Form are not working in our eligibility letter for students currently enrolled in LWSD. If you are trying to access either form, please use this link.
Executive summary of required procedural changes
All districts in Washington State are required to modify their procedures for the identification of highly capable students. Previously, students were identified for highly capable services based on single test scores. The law now requires school districts to engage in a review of multiple criteria (universal screener, any further assessment and any available district data). However, the state does not specifically define specific screener(s), assessments or the term “any available district data." The total set of information is then reviewed by a team of professionals to make a determination about identification . This is a significant change from past practice. The body of evidence identification criteria specific for LWSD is outlined in the highly capable FAQ. Additionally, when parents are considering the likelihood of identification for highly capable programming, assessment scores do play a significant role in this evaluation. Students identified for self-contained services (i.e., Full-Time Quest), typically score in the top 1 percentile. Students identified for pull-out highly capable services typically score between the top 2nd-5th percentile.
5/20/24
Below you will find information regarding the assessments that will compose a student’s body of evidence for the purpose of identifying students who may be in need of highly capable services in Lake Washington School District. Qualifying decisions and determination of services are based upon whether the body of evidence indicates a need for services beyond the scope of the general education classroom. There are no weights/percentages assigned to various data points, but many are utilized in order to provide a clear picture of each student’s ability and needs.