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Level IV Services:
Central Screening and Selection
for FCPS Families Grades 2-7
Becky Timm
Flint Hill Elementary
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
What is done in
AAP?
What goes into a Level
IV screening
file?
What is the committee looking for
in the work
samples?
What is the timeline for this
process?
Questions
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
We Label Services,
Not Children
What do students do in
Advanced Academic Programs?
LEVEL I: CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS FOR ALL STUDENTS
ALL STUDENTS
Identification for Level IV
All decisions regarding full-time placement in Advanced Academic Programs are made by a
central selection committee.
A Level IV file consists of:
• Data – ability test scores, reading level, sol scores, other test data, ELL level
• Gifted Behavioral Rating Scale with commentary
• Parent-Guardian Survey
• Progress Reports
• Work samples
• Commendations, awards, letters of recommendation
Testing Timeline 2017-2018
• Second graders took the FCPS Cognitive Ability Test, (CogAT) Custom Form, Grade 2 in October
• First graders will take the NNAT in February 2018
• Scores from the 1st grade NNAT and FCPS Cognitive Ability Test, Custom Form, Grade 2 (during the regular testing window)are considered for the 2nd grade pool
All other Level IV screening files are generated by referral
• Spring testing is only for FCPS students enrolled after the fall testing cycle and are referred for Level IV advanced academic services
• A parent/guardian may seek private testing through a licensed psychologist or through GMU testing center - Call 703-933-4200.
Oct • AAP Information Presentation• 2nd graders and new to FCPS students take the
CogAt
Jan • Referral to Level IV and documentation due JANUARY 12TH
• Pool letters are sent• CogAt test results sent to home in January
February • 1st graders take the NNAT
March • AAP Central Committee Screening – Level IV
April • Level IV decision letters sent home by the end of the month
• Appeals due May 11th
May • Local Screening for Level II, III• Level IV placement decisions due to AAP office
What does a screening file contain?
Parent Information PacketShows information needed for Level IV file
Page 6
Best practices in identification
Best practices indicate that multiple
measures and valid indicators from multiple
sources must be used to assess and serve
gifted students. Information should be
gathered from multiple sources, in different
ways and in different contexts”
—Nat’l Assoc of Gfited Children, 1997
Screening File contents
1- Summary Sheet
2- Referral Form
3- Gifted Behaviors Rating Scale with Commentary
4- Ability Test Results
5- Additional Optional Test Results
6- Progress Reports (1 ½ years)
7- Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional)
8- Student Work**
2 + 4 = 6
9- Awards, letters of recommendation (optional) – 5
Referral form
Page 11
Summary form
Page 11
Ability Testing•FCPS Testing: NNAT from Grade 1 and CogAT grade 2
•A parent/guardian may seek private testing through GMU
•If a private clinical psychologist is used, then a copy of the
license must be included with a copy of the full report.
Other Data:
• DRA
• SOLs or other state standard tests
Group Tests Cognitive Abilities Test
(CogAT) Naglieri Nonverbal
Ability Test Otis-Lennon School
Ability Test (OLSAT)
Individually Administered Tests
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC IV)
Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)
Kaufman Assessment Battery
Differential Ability Scale (DAS)
Additional Testing: Approved Ability Tests
Gifted Behavior Rating Scale (GBRS)
Parent /Guardian Questionnaire
(optional)
What about work samples – who submits what?
What does the committee want to see in the
work samples?
Guidelines
Pages must be single-sided, 8
½ x 11”
Pages must be 2-dimensional only;
However, a photograph of a 3D
work sample is acceptable.
Multiple pages may be copied to one page as
long as it is large enough to read. Or, a single
page from a multi-page work sample may be
included.
Copies or originals are
acceptable (work samples will not
be returned)
It is helpful to write a brief sentence
that highlights what the committee
should notice about the sample
Math Sample from Mentoring Young Mathematicians (M2)
This is a 2nd grade student sample
It utilizes math vocabulary related to the concept and shows understanding of the big idea.
The student supports their answer with an example.
Math Non-Sample
•While the 4th-grade student completing this sample scored perfectly, the work shows a rote process. This type of work is important, but does not showcase the type of problem solving thinking that would be good evidence for needing full-time placement in a level IV center. •Instead, showcasing a single problem that requires the student apply mathematics concepts to problem solve would be preferred.
Language Arts: EncapsulationThis is an encapsulation of chapter 18 of the book Bud, Not Buddy, whereby the student put important ideas from the chapter on a license plate.
This sample would be stronger if there was a short blurb pointing out that it was using the encapsulation strategy and verbalizing some of the symbolic ideas represented.
Language Arts Non-Sample
This word study sample shows the student does well sorting words and using them in sentences. It is not a strong language arts sample.
A stronger sample might include literary analysis, creativity, persuasive writing, etc.
Social Studies: Johnoglyphics
A 3rd
grade student created the following system, modeled on hieroglyphics, to teach toddlers to read.
In addition to connections to Social Studies content, this work sample shows fluency and elaboration in an original solution to a problem.
Social Studies Non-Sample
This sample shows the student is able to recall information about the 3 branches of government.
A preferred work sample might include: analysis of a primary source document, relating to different points of view in past or current events, making intra- or inter-disciplinary connections related to Social Studies content, etc.
Other work samples
This student created a series of comic strips and designed a web site where they were posted.
The comics and site showed a mature sense of humor in creating new products about every day topics.
Other Work Samples
This student created a poster of 4 Ways of Smart (Picture, Nature, Body, and Music).
The poster displays a strong sense of design.
Other work samples
This student created a
comic, entitled
“Chocolate,” with her
spelling words for the week.
What is the timeline for this process?
Identification Timeline for Level IV
Step 1
Referrals for students grades 2 - 6 are
due by January 12th– submit to Mrs.
Timm, AART or administrator at Flint
Hill.
Second grade parents are notified of
pool by end of January.
**Optional materials for ALL students are
due by January 12, 2018 - Submit to Mrs.
Timm, AART.
Step 2
Central Selection Committee Meets
Central selection for spring screening cycle is March 2018
Step 3
Eligibility Decisions are Mailed to
Families by the early April 2018
Reasons for decisions are not provided. If a student
is ineligible, directions for appeals are included in the
mailing.
Step 4
Orientations for Eligible Students
Accepting Placement
Eligibility Letters will contain date and locations
for Level IV orientation and forms to return to the
AAP office for accepting or deferring placement.
April 17-27, 2018 Full-time AAP orientations held at
Level IV sites (elementary school only)
Step 5
Appeals are due May 11, 2018
New information must be provided in an appeal.
Parents submit the appeal directly to the AAP office via U.S. Mail.
Step 6
Appeals decisions are mailed by
June 1st
The decision of the appeals committee is final.
Please review information available
on the
FCPS AAP Webpage
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-
and-placement/elementary-school/current-fcps
Becky Timm
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.“
Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. first lady
Thank you for attending!
