OLSAT-8 Administration Training and

Identification FAQs

GIFTED/TALENTED PROGRAMS

FAQs about OLSAT-8 Identification

Understand key dates and responsibilities as they apply to the Spring 2015 administration

School Site Test Coordinator and Administrator Responsibilities

AGENDA

See MEM-5936.2 : 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

Q. Why administer the OLSAT Districtwide?

A. Analysis of 2009 pilot data indicates that this assessment supports the District’s goal for the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to address the disproportionate number of underrepresented student populations and identify students who may be overlooked in the referral process.

FAQS

To identify gifted and talented students, including those from diverse racial, socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, and provide high-quality differentiated opportunities for learning that meet students’ particular abilities and talents.

C a l i fo r n i a D e p a r t m e nt o f E d u c a t i o n ( C D E )

GIFTED/TALENTED PROGRAMS GOAL

The National Association for Gifted Children estimates that there are approximately three million gifted children in the United States, and that these children are members of every race, ethnicity, and socio-economic group. If we don’t reach them all, that’s a tragedy, because the world surely needs the talents of all its gifted citizens!

According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the equity

of all students must be assured. District policy is to

seek out and identify gifted and talented students from

varying linguistic, economic and cultural backgrounds

whose extraordinary capacities require special services

and programs (Title V, California Code of Regulations

section 3820). Evidence of a student’s capability shall

include the economic, linguistic, and cultural

characteristics of students’ background (Title V,

California Code of Regulations section 3823).

OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AGREEMENT:

The OCR agreement requires the development of a districtwide comprehensive plan to address the disproportionate participation of African American and Latino students and ensure that GATE identification reflects the demographics of a school.

OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AGREEMENT:

Q. Who will be tested?

A. All 2nd graders, including students with disabilities and English Learners (ELs).

FAQS

Students who are exempt include:

a) Students who take the CAPA.

b) Students previously identified as gifted in the

Intellectual Ability Category.

c) Students whose parents have requested non-

participation.

d) Students who have been retained.

e) Students who have been pre-exposed.

STUDENTS EXEMPT

• Participating second grade English Learners (EL) may be given directions using their determined primary language.

• Remember, each test item may be read only once, whether in English or Spanish (or in another language).

ENGLISH LEARNERS

Due to assessment norms, the following accommodations will invalidate OLSAT test results. Thus, these scores will not be considered for eligibility for gifted identification:

1) Any modifications made to the content of the assessment.

2) Directions read more than once.

3) Allowing extended time.

NO ACCOMMODATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

Q. Is the OLSAT an

IQ test?

A. No. The OLSAT is an

achievement test.

FAQS

OLSAT-8 is a nationally standardized,

norm referenced, group administered measure of cognitive abilities that relate to a student’s ability

to learn and succeed in school.

OTIS-LENNON SCHOOL ABILITY TEST, EIGHTH EDITION (OLSAT-8)

A. The OLSAT measures abilities related to School Success.

Detecting likenesses and differences

Recalling words and numbers

Defining words

Following directions

Classifying

Establishing sequence

Solving arithmetic problems

Completing analogies

WHAT DOES THE OLSAT-8 MEASURE?

Verbal

Verbal Comprehension

• Following Directions

Verbal Reasoning

• Aural Reasoning

• Arithmetic Reasoning

Non-Verbal

Pictorial Reasoning

• Picture Classification

• Picture Analogies

Figural Reasoning

• Figural Classifications

• Figural Analogies

• Pattern Matrix

• Figural Series

HOW ARE THESE PROCESSES MEASURED?

Level C includes

9 of the 21

OLSAT8 subtests, with a total

administration time of

approximately 82 minutes,

administered in 3 parts.

Each part of the test is timed

Students mark their answers directly in the test booklets

Read items exactly as written, using a natural tone and manner

Sample items may be read more than once and reviewed until all students understand the examples. Do not make up sample items

OLSAT ADMINISTRATION

Each test item may be read only once, unless

some disturbance interferes with the student’s

hearing

If you make a mistake while reading a question,

stop and say, “No, that is wrong. Listen again .”

OLSAT ADMINISTRATION

Three parts to the test: Part 1…..Items 1-12 Part 2…..Items 13-24 Part 3…..Items 25-60

Parts 1 and 2 administered in one setting

Specific time limits for each section with a 5-minute rest between

Part 3 is paced by the examiner Administer items 25-40, provide a 5-minute rest, then administer items

41-60 Pacing: Moving along at a measured rate

82 MINUTES (approximate) TOTAL ADMINISTRATION TIME

OLSAT ADMINISTRATION

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NON VERBAL: PICTURE REASONING

Picture Classification

Ability to determine which picture in a set of five pictures does not belong. (unifying concept)

Sample item is confidential and proprietary

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NON VERBAL: PICTORIAL REASONING

Picture Analogy

Ability to infer the relationship between two pictures and select the picture that is related to the stimulus picture in the same way.

Sample item is confidential and proprietary

Ability to match verbal description to pictorial representation (e.g. above, between, next to, etc.).

VERBAL COMPREHENSION: FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS

Sample item is confidential and proprietary

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Ability to infer a relationship between a pair of geometric shapes and select the shape that is related to the stimulus in the same way.

FIGURAL REASONING: FIGURE ANALOGIES

Sample item is confidential and proprietary

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Ability to supply missing element in a matrix of geometric shapes (relationship of figures).

FIGURAL REASONING: PATTERN MATRIX

Sample item is confidential and proprietary

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Q. Why is the District not testing all second graders

with an IQ test?

A. 1) An IQ test must be administered by an insured and credentialed

School Psychologist .

2) The cost of administering an IQ test to al l 45,771 second

grade students within the District would el iminate the

entire GATE budget which would not be cost effective.

3) The identification rate for the Intellectual Category tends to be

statistically low without providing pre -referral screening for

potential candidates.

4) The OLSAT data can also function as part of pre -referral evidence for students being considered for the Intellectual Category.

FAQS

Q. What gifted identification category are

the second graders testing for with the OLSAT?

a) Intellectual Category

b) Specific Academic Ability Category

c) High Achievement Category

d) Creative Ability Category

e) Visual Arts Ability Category

f) Performing Arts Ability Category

g) Leadership Ability Category

INFORMATION √

C. The High Achievement Ability Category

ANSWER IS…

Q.We received the score reports.

Where should I look for the qualifying score?

FAQS

A. The Total Age-Based Percentile Score

(Age PR-S) is located in the top left box of

the student report (see next slide).

FAQS

OLSAT-8 STUDENT RESULTS

Q. How is the OLSAT used to determine eligibility for High Achievement?

FAQS

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO QUALIFY FOR THE HIGH ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY BASED ON THE OLSAT -8 SCORES:

Students who receive a Total Age-Based Percentile Score of 95 percent or above.

Low income students* who receive a Total Age-Based Percentile Score between 90 to 94 percent.

*The poverty level for 2014 in the United States was set at $23,850 (total yearly income) for a family of four. 2014 HHS

Poverty Guidelines U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Accessed: January 2014

Q. If the second grade student is identified gifted in the High Achievement Category, do they need to re -apply for the category next year?

A. No. As with all gifted categories in the LAUSD, once a student is identified gifted, the gifted label will remain with the student for the duration of his/her enrollment at LAUSD.

FAQS

Q. Can a student be identified as highly gifted on the OLSAT?

A. No. Again, the OLSAT is an achievement test (High Achievement Ability Category).

Remember: A student can only be identified highly gifted in the Intellectual Ability Category.

FAQS

Q. If the students do not meet the criteria on the OLSAT, can they still be referred in the Intellectual Category?

A. Yes. However, all students still need to be thoroughly screened by the Local School Screening Committee for appropriateness of referral.

FAQS

Q. What are the test administration dates?

A. Schools may select a testing date within one of two windows:

March 11-12, 2015

and/or

March 18-19, 2015

FAQS

Q. Will there be a make-up testing date?

A. Yes.

March 24, 2015

FAQS

Q. How will parents be informed?

A. An informational letter (English and Spanish – ATTACHMENT B*) is to be sent to parents from the school site. In addition, there will be four informational sessions for parents from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the following dates (parents only need to attend ONE of the following meetings):

• February 2, 2015 — Peary MS (ESC South)

• February 5, 2015 — Grant HS (ESC North)

• February 9, 2015 — Nightingale MS (ESC East)

• February 12, 2015 — Loyola Village ES (ESC West)

FAQS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

ATTACHMENT B*: Parent Informational Letter

DO NOT HAVE PARENTS SIGN AND RETURN LETTER UNLESS THEY WANT THEIR CHILD TO OPT-OUT OF OLSAT TESTING!

ATTACHMENT C*: OLSAT-8 PARENT MEETING FLYER

AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION

REMINDERS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

Q. Will training be provided?

A. Five Districtwide sessions are scheduled for school personnel from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Central GATE office staff will provide the training for this 75 minute test. You are only required to attend ONE of the following meetings:

• February 2, 2015 — Peary MS (ESC South)

• February 5, 2015 — Grant HS (ESC North)

• February 9, 2015 — Nightingale MS (ESC East)

• February 12, 2015 — Loyola Village ES (ESC West)

• February 19, 2015 — Beaudry Site (19th fl., Rm. 19-123)

FAQS

Q. Will the schools have to purchase the tests?

A. No.

Q. What materials, if any, does a school provide?

A. It is the school’s responsibility to provide #2 pencils.

Q. Is there a cost to Affiliated Charters?

A. There is NO cost to affiliated charters. Also, no Fee -For-Service for processing (OLSAT identification only)

Note: Independent Charter Schools and private schools are not eligible.

FAQS

Q. What do we do with the Security Agreement (ATTACHMENT H*) and the Security Affidavit (ATTACHMENT I*)?

A. The OLSAT Security Agreement must be signed by all Test Site Coordinators and initialed by the school principal.

A. The OLSAT Security Affidavit must be signed by all test examiners, proctors, translators, scribes, and any other person having access to the OLSAT -8 tests and initialed by the school principal.

ALL SECURITY DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILED AT THE SCHOOL SITE!

FAQS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

Q. How and when are testing materials distributed?

A. The LAUSD Office of Data and Accountability (ODA) provides teacher and student information to Pearson. Pearson will ship (via UPS) materials directly to each school on February 27, 2015.

Important: Materials are to be stored in a secure locked place.

FAQS

Q. Who do you call if you do not receive enough materials?

A. Contact Brenda Zamarripa (Pearson Assessments)

brenda.zamarripa@pearson.com

Note: Check boxes immediately upon arrival . Don’t wait until test date(s) to discover that you need additional materials.

FAQS

Q. What do we do if we need extra test booklets that were NOT a part of the original order?

A. Contact the Gifted/Talented Programs Office. Phone: 213-241-6500

FAQS

If you are a 2014-2015 NEW SCHOOL or a school with a 2nd GRADE SPECIAL DAY CLASS (SDC) with students NOT taking the CAPA, you must complete an ORDER FORM (Attachment J*) and submit it to the GATE Office in order to receive OLSAT-8 testing materials from Pearson Publishing.

NOTE: School personnel must submit form three weeks prior to your school’s testing date. There will be no cost for the test materials.

NEW SCHOOLS AND

SCHOOLS WITH 2ND GRADE SDCS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

Q. As a School Test Coordinator, what are my responsibilities before testing? A.

Ensure boxes belong to your school

Open the boxes and inventory all test booklets and manuals against your packing slip

Read the OLSAT8 Directions for Administration

Conduct training for Teachers/Test Administrators

Instruct teachers to thoroughly review Directions for Administration prior to testing

Ensure secure storage of test materials

Distribute test materials

FAQS

Q. As a School Test Coordinator, what are my responsibilities before testing?

A. Box 1 will contain a Test Coordinator’s Kit Special Program Order for Scoring Services (SPOSS) Form

Scoring Service Identification (SSID) Sheets (Purple Forms)

Paper Bands

Return Address Labels

Retain boxes for returning documents for scoring

DO NOT DISCARD ANY MATERIALS!

FAQS

Q. If the student label affixed to the test booklet contains incorrect information, may the label be corrected?

A. No. DO NOT write over student labels. Extra booklets are provided.

FAQS

Q. On the demographics page (back cover) of the student booklet, what do I need to complete?

A. If the back cover of the student booklet is pre -printed – complete nothing!

If the back cover is not pre-printed (blank) then complete numbers 1 – 7 only.

Note: In both cases do not complete No. 8 or the “For Teacher Use Only” section, No. 9 -12 box.

FAQS

Q. As a School Test Coordinator, what are my responsibilities during testing?

A.

• Monitor test administration for any testing irregularities

Document for your files

• Answer questions from test administrators

• Ensure secure storage of test materials

• Account for all test materials

FAQS

Q. What happens after the testing session is completed?

A. After testing:

1. Collect test booklets and Directions for Administering (DFAs) from test administrators.

2. Check all test booklets (student ID information).

3. Hold all materials until all testing is complete

4. Prepare scorable materials for shipping to Pearson.

IMPORTANT: Any damaged or incomplete test booklets are not to be scored.

Those booklets must be disposed of or shredded at the school site. Any

booklets returned to Pearson may be scored and you will be charged.

FAQS

Q. How do I prepare scorable materials for shipping to Pearson?

A.

1. Check or complete Scoring Service Identification (SSID) Sheets (one per class).

2. Complete the Special Program Order for Scoring Services (SPOSS) (one per school)

3. Place all “scorable” or “used” test booklets in the pre-addressed boxes.

4. Put SPOSS form in the box with the testing materials.

5. Take boxes to the Testing Center that serves the school. UPS will pick up “boxed” test materials from each of the four Test Centers.

FAQS

Separate and stack student test booklets in groups by class

Name grid facing up

Margin with black horizontal bars on the left

Complete a separate Scoring Service Identification (SSID) Sheet for each group of documents

Use a #2 pencil to complete the form

Do NOT send photocopies of the SSID Sheet

Place the completed SSID sheet on top of each class/group of documents

ORGANIZING SCORABLE TEST MATERIALS

Side 1: A. Print School/Teacher

Information B. Grid School Name C. Grid Grade Level D. Grid Yes E. Grid Number of

Documents – Right Justify (e.g., “0032”)

F. Grid School Code G. Leave Blank H. Leave Blank

A

B C

D

E

F G

H

Scoring Services Identification Sheet

(SSID)

I

J

L

Side 2: Teacher/Class Information

I. Grid the circle J. Leave Blank K. Print and Grid Teacher

Name L. Print and Grid Teacher

ID

Scoring Services Identification Sheet

(SSID)

Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

SPECIAL PROGRAM ORDER FOR SCORING SERVICES (SPOSS)

AFTER TESTING: PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Grade 2

Teacher A

Grade 2

Teacher B

Grade 2

Teacher C

Grade 2

Teacher D

SPOSS

Melrose ES

Box 1 of 2

Use Original Cartons

Fill boxes with paper and seal with reinforced tape

Affix the Pearson “Special Programs” Return Label to each box

Complete the school name and address information

Sequentially number boxes on address label

(1 of n, 2 of n, and so forth)

SHIPPING SCORABLE MATERIAL

Q. What should I do with unused test booklets?

A. Unused booklets (includes unused pre-printed booklets) are to be bundled together and sent to the Gifted/Talented Programs Office, Beaudry Building, 25th Floor.

IMPORTANT: Collect all Directions for Administering (DFAs) booklets and store for next year. DFAs will not be re-ordered.

FAQS

Q. When are the test booklets due to the testing centers?

A. Test Coordinator or designee is to deliver boxed test materials NO LATER THAN March 27, 2015 for all school sites.

IMPORTANT: Hours of operation may vary. Please contact each Testing Center directly for business hours before dropoff.

FAQS

Q. Where are the Testing Centers located?

A. Testing Centers (8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.) are located as listed below:

• ESC North, VALLEY TESTING CENTER, Mulholland Middle School, 17120 Vanowen St., Lake Balboa, CA 91406. Telephone: 818-609-2591

• ESC West, WEST TESTING CENTER, Charnock Road Elementary School, ROOM 32, 11133 Charnock Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90034. Telephone: 310-836-1578

• ESC East, CENTRAL TESTING CENTER, 2151 North Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90032. Telephone: 323-224-2408

• ESC South, BANNEKER SPECIAL EDUCATION TESTING CENTER , 14024 South San Pedro Street., Los Angeles, CA 90061. Rooms 1 and 2. Telephone: 310-366-7358

FAQS

Q. What should we do with the Directions for Administering (DFAs)?

A. The District will not purchase new DFAs. Therefore, you must retain your copies of the DFAs at the school site. Please ensure that these are kept in a secure locked location.

FAQS

Q. As a Test Administrator, what are my responsibilities before testing?

A. Prepare for the test administration Review and follow procedures in Directions for Administering (DFA)

Maintain security of the test materials

Familiarize yourself with all test materials

Complete demographic page (if necessary)

Provide a proper testing environment

DO NOT DISCARD ANY MATERIALS!

FAQS

Student information will be pre-printed onto test booklets

Check for accuracy

Students without pre-printed books

Complete and grid all information in Sections 1-7 only (next slide).

Follow instructions on page 12 of Directions for Administering.

PRIOR TO TESTING: PREPARING STUDENT TEST BOOKLETS

STUDENT TEST BOOKLET

Q. As a Test Administrator, what are my responsibilities during testing?

A. Distribute test booklets to students Make certain each student receives the test booklet with his/her

identification information

Follow instructions in the DFA to administer the assessment Read instructions and items exactly as written, using a natural

tone and manner Sample items may be read more than once and reviewed until all

students understand the examples Do NOT make up additional sample items

FAQS

Spanish DFAs will be available from the GATE office

and will be sent out in a Blast.

(Pending)

It will be the decision of the School Site Administrator on which DFA to use (English or Spanish) based on the student’s needs.

Remember: Each test item may be read only once, whether that be in English or Spanish.

SPANISH DFAS

Q. As a Test Administrator , what are my

responsibilities after testing?

A.

Collect all student materials and Directions for Administering

Check test booklets for stray marks, lack of responses, or any damaged test materials

Check all test booklets for completeness and accuracy of student identification information

Complete the Scoring Service Identification (SSID) Sheet

Return all test materials (used and unused) to the School Test Coordinator

FAQS

Q. When will schools receive the results?

A. Student results are “estimated” to be released on April 23, 2015. Test results are mailed directly to each school.

FAQS

Q. What do we do with the student score reports we

receive from Pearson?

A: You should have 2 copies of the student score report:

1) One to send to parents (along with Attachment G-2*)

2) One to file in the student’s cumulative record

Each school will be receiving one MASTER LIST!

Eligible students no longer require applications for identification.

Identified students will be automatically uploaded into MiSiS

FAQS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

FAQS

We did not receive our score reports. Who should we contact?

Contact Brenda Zamarripa

Email : brenda.zamarripa@pearson.com

at Pearson Education

Q. What do we send to the Gifted/Talented

Programs Office if the student is eligible?

A. NOTHING!

Eligible students based on OLSAT results will automatically be uploaded into the My Student Information Systems (MiSiS) and identified in the High Achievement Category.

Applications/Referral packets are not required for gifted identification for OLSAT students.

FAQS

High Achievement identification based on OLSAT results

•OLSAT Eligibility letters to parents will not be sent from the

Gifted/Talented Programs Office.

• Schools must send a copy of the Comprehensive Student History

Report and Student Programs Report from MyData (2 pages total),

along with the sample cover letter included in MEMO 5936.2

(Attachment G-2*), to parents of identified HA students.

ELIGIBILITY LETTERS

*See MEM-5936.2: 2014-2015 OLSAT-8 Administration to Second Grade Students

Comprehensive Student History Report - Summary

8/27/2012, 15:21:03 PM Page 1 of 1Disclaimer: This information is the property of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is intended solely for internal use by authorized employees with a reasonable need to utilize it in order to perform those duties assigned by their supervisors. This information is not to be reproduced in any form orviewed by non-authorized personnel nor distributed, including via any electronic means, including email, to any authorized or unauthorized person or organization. This information is subject to conditions set forth in the LAUSD Acceptable Use Policy (Bulletin 999), the LAUSD Information Protection Policy (Bulletin 1077), and relevant Federal and State privacy laws.

Report ID: STH1A

Student Name SKODA, NICOLE M. School Name CASTLEBAY LN EL

District ID 122201F077 School Code 2881

Prior Dist ID(s) Current Grade 5

SSID 3187556177 Grade entered LAUSD 1

Contact Address 11463 TAMPA AV #162 Class of

PORTER RANCH Ethnicity WHITE

91326 Poverty Indicator NO

Date of Birth 22-Dec-01 Migrant Indicator NO

Gender FEMALE Homeless Indicator NOT HOMELESS

Lang Class INITIALLY FLUENT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Gifted Y

Home Language HUNGARIAN SPED

Birth Country USA last updated on AUG 24, 2012

Summary Information for the Student is shown below. In order to see the full detail of each section, please click on the section title. Note: Each section detail may be launched in the same window as this report.

Student History CORE K12/Periodic Assessments Elementary Information

Enrollment History Reading Elementary Marks

Tot. # of LAUSD Schools 1 UNIT 5 20102011 BENCHMARK ELEMENTARY REPORTING PERIOD 3 2011-2012

ELA Reading 3

Attendance ASSESSMENT 3 20112012 PROFICIENT Writing 4

Latest Attendance Rate (%) 100.0 Math Arts 4

ASSESSMENT 3 20112012 PROFICIENT Math 3

Truancy Science Science 4

YTD Truancy Occasions 0 ASSESSMENT 3 20112012 PROFICIENT

History-Social science Grade 2 OLSAT

Student Programs Total Age-Based Percentile Rank

# of current Student Programs 1 Secondary Information

Counselor Name

Intervention History DIBELS NEXT

Cumulative GPA

Hrs of Intervention Attempted*

EL and Reclassification State Assessments Secondary Course Enrollment & Marks

Language Proficiency Tests California Standards (CST / CMA^) Credits Required 230

Initial Proficiency ANNUAL 2011-2012 Credits Completed**

English Learner (EL) Levels End Exam Performance Scaled

Yr Level Score*

ELA 2012 CST ADVANCED 459

MATH 2012 CST ADVANCED 517

ScienceHistory

Credits In Progress

Credits Failed

Credits Needed**

Current EL Level UNKNOWN

EL Ident. Date

On Track to Graduate

On Track to meet A-G

CELDT

JUNE 2008-2009

Overall ADVANCED

Reading

Writing

Listening ADVANCED

Speaking ADVANCED

CAPAEnd PerformanceYr Level

ELAMATH

AP Exam

# of AP Exams Taken# of Qualifying Scores

Special Education Discipline

IEP History

Pct Time in Spec Ed

IEP Initial Date

IEP Exit Date

Office Discipline Referrals

# Discipline Referrals

Suspensions

# Suspensions

CA High School Exit Exam

ELA

MATH

* Statistic is calculated using data for the most recent year available for the student.**Check the student record for marks earned. + Indicates the score is from a prior year assessment. ^ California Modified Assessments (CMA)

Q. Where can I find the forms from the OLSAT memo (MEM-5936.2)?

A. Log in to INSIDE LAUSD with your SSO and password. Click on the E-library, then on Templates and Forms.

Attach A=2014-2015 OLSAT-8 In-Service Schedule Attach B(Template)=Parent Letter (Engl ish/Spanish) Attach C=Parent Meetings Announcement Attach D=OLSAT-8 Frequently Asked Questions Attach E=Test ing Center Locations Attach F=Instruct ions in Administering OLSAT -8 Attach G-1(Template)=ScoreReportLetter-Engl ish/Spanish Attach G-2(Template)=El igibi l ty Letter-Engl ish/Spanish Attach H(Template)= SecurityAgreement -TestSiteCoord Attach I (Template)= SecurityAff idavit -SchoolStaff Attach J(Template)= OrderForm-NewSchools & with SDC's

FAQS

Please contact

Brenda Zamarripa

brenda.zamarripa@pearson.com

with any questions.

PEARSON CONTACT INFORMATION

NOW WHAT?

THESE 2ND GRADERS ARE IDENTIFIED AS GIFTED…

Gifted identification is not the final goal of this process.

• Identification is the tool that allows teachers to make

instructional and programming decisions to best meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students.

• The identification process has little value without

appropriate clustering and differentiated instruction to follow.

LET’S CLARIFY!

Ongoing professional development is the key to truly embracing differentiated strategies.

We recommend 16 hours of GATE Professional Development each year to effectively teach a gifted cluster.

Check out www.lausd.net/gate for valuable information. Check out https://lz.lausd.net for wonderful GATE PD options in 2015!

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