![]() ![]() Option 2, the Multiple-Criteria Approach: No student may qualify on the basis of a mental ability test score alone. In addition, students (grades K-12) must meet at least one of the achievement standards described in the SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38: 90th percentile Total Reading, 90th percentile Total Math, 90th percentile total achievement test battery, or superior product/performance assessment. The composite score must be at the 96th percentile or higher for students in grades 3-12. The composite score must be at the 99th percentile for students in grades K-2. ![]() In this case the mental ability test score must be a composite or full-scale score. The student may qualify on the basis of mental ability and achievement assessment results only (regardless of the assessment results in creativity and motivation). Once a student has been assessed in all four data categories, there are two ways eligibility can be established: The Rule describes the four categories for assessment (mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation) and the performance standards that must be achieved in each for a student to become eligible for gifted education services. The eligibility criteria for gifted program placement are also provided in SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38. Gifted Student - a student who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability (ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities. The definition of students eligible for gifted education services in Georgia may be found in State Board of Education Rule (SBOE) 160-4-2-.38 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS : What are the certification requirements for a teacher of gifted students? If a student has been identified as gifted in another state, will he/she be eligible for gifted program placement in Georgia? What special programs are offered for gifted students? How are students nominated for possible gifted program placement? ![]()
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