Escambia School District Gifted Program
Gifted
The Program for Gifted serves students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of advanced academic performance. A student is eligible if the identification criteria are met and there is a demonstrated need for a special program. Gifted students in grades kindergarten through 12 are served in a variety of delivery models.
Eligibility Requirements
Initial eligibility criteria in Florida requires,
- a need for services beyond the general curriculum,
- a majority of the characteristics on a rating scale/checklist of gifted characteristics,
- and a score of at least two standard deviations above the mean (130+) on a psychological assessment administered by a school psychologist.
If you suspect your child may be gifted you may request an evaluation through your child's school counselor office or contact the office of Student Services at (850) 469-5382.
Gifted Endorsement Classes
Escambia County School District provides endorsement coursework for school district teachers. There are five (5), sixty hour courses required to meet the requirements for endorsement. The classes are taught both face to face and as directed studies. Participation in the program requires the recommendation of the school principal. If you are interested in learning more about the program please contact the program specialist. The following are the gifted courses required by the State of Florida:
Special Populations of the Gifted
Curriculum and Procedures for the Gifted
Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Guidance and Counseling for the Gifted
Theory and Development of Creativity For the Gifted
Gifted Program Options
Services provided to a student identified as Gifted are based on the needs of the student and are not the same for all students. Service models used in Escambia County School District include the following.
- Self-contained gifted glasses at the elementary level with a gifted teacher
- Clustering gifted students in General Education Classes with a Gifted Certified Teacher (K-12)
- Gifted Classes 6-12 in core content areas
- Resource classes in which students are pulled out each day for advanced studies in core content areas
- Elementary enrichment one day weekly pull-out programs
- Gifted elective daily on middle school campuses
Transfer Procedures
Transfers Within the State of Florida
Students determined eligible anywhere in the State of Florida will automatically receive services in Escambia County. The current Educational Plan will be implemented or reviewed to provide the most appropriate level of service.
Transfers Outside the State of Florida
Transfer students records will be looked at on a case by case basis.
Military Transfers
Based on the Military Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children, students who have been identified gifted will receive the same level of services as they received in the sending school district until initial eligibility can be established. Revocation of consent may be used to document that services were offered but declined until the assessment were completed.
Contact Information
Phone:469-5359
E-mail: pcebula@ecsdfl.us
