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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do they provide all parents with the test results regardless of whether the kid is deemed gifted or not, or do the non-deemed kids just not get the letter home?[/quote]
Everyone gets the NNAT results. A separate letter comes home later notifying parents of kids who have been referred for the formal identification process. Parents have to give permission for that process to take place. After the process is complete a final letter comes home confirming the areas that the child was deemed eligible to receive gifted services. [/quote]

Or stating that the child was not deemed eligible in any areas, maybe?[/quote]

I think it could happen.  My child was receiving "un-official" gifted services in 3rd and 4th based on what his teachers and the gifted teacher observed. His NNAT wasn't any special. Non-verbal is not where he shines.
He was referred for all 4 subjects and was eventually deemed eligible for all 4.  But I was told that his 4th grade teacher really pushed and I know his 3rd grade math and science teachers pushed as well.  I got the feeling there was a hold out or two somewhere (my guess is the administration as my child has been in the office a time or two or three and does not present as a classic gifted child if you do not come into contact with him academically. ) I also know of a child who was teacher identified (not sure about her NNAT and CoGAT numbers) but who was not deemed eligible according to the parent.

I agree in Arlington ES it is nothing special. My son does not spend a lot of time with the gifted teacher but he really does enjoy the time he does spend with her.  I am not sure how services change in MS.

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