Highly Capable Referral Window Now Open

BISD's Highly Capable Program serves students who perform at advanced academic levels. Those who are identified as highly capable, become part of our district-wide program which provides enhanced learning opportunities throughout the student's academic career. To learn more about the specifics of the Highly Capable Program, see this webpage. (https://www.bisd303.org/Page/10084)

Now Open! The annual referral window for highly capable services for those in grades 1-12 is happening through October 5. (Referrals for kindergarten students are in January.). In the spring of 2019, all second-grade students will be screened for highly capable services. Parents of current second-grade students may be referred now or may wait until the grade-wide screening in the spring.

Students who are referred will have a cognitive assessment administered by a Differentiation Specialist or Guidance Counselor and other standardized academic assessments will also be reviewed. When BISD receives the results, parents/guardians will be notified whether or not the student will continue in the qualification process. Those who continue may be asked to participate in additional evaluations. Students who have already been identified as highly capable by BISD do not need to be referred again.

For referral forms please follow this link (https://www.bisd303.org/Page/10089) or contact your student’s school. The referral form and parent rating scale need to be completed and turned in by the end of the school day on October 5th.