Aug. 26, 2016 -- How does the state mandate the identification of students identified as gifted?
As outlined in House Bill 282, Ohio Revised Code 3301-51-15 (Revised 3/08), the state of Ohio mandates that school districts identify students in the following four areas:
- Superior Cognitive - Perform at the 95th percentile on a basic or composite battery of a nationally normed intelligence test; or obtain a state approved score on a nationally normed test.
- Specific Academic - Perform at the 95th national percentile or above on achievement tests in math, reading, science and social studies.
- Creative Thinking - Perform at a state approved score on a national percentile intelligence test, plus A qualification on a state approved Checklist of Creative Behaviors.
- Visual and Performing Arts - Performance, auditions, exhibitions, or a display of work are required for identification in this category along with a checklist of behaviors related to the specific arts area.