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The Office of Talent Development and Acceleration Services (TDAS) celebrates the abilities, interests and needs of students through challenging and varied curriculum. We help schools implement the following programs and services to support students who seek opportunities for advanced academic achievement:
- Staff development to support differentiation (tailoring instruction to meet student's individual needs)
- Assessments, including the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and portfolios
- Grades K-5 advanced learner identification and support services
- Grades 6-8 advanced learner support services
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- APEX courses, subject and/or grade level acceleration
- Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet (serving grades 1-8)
What is Gifted and Talented?
Gifted and talented children and youth are those students with outstanding abilities, identified at preschool, elementary and secondary levels. See frequently asked questions below.
Advanced Learner Services
Advanced learner services help students progress through an educational program at a more rapid rate than peers their age. All SPPS schools utilize personalized learning experiences to nurture different learning styles and provide students with multiple ways to access information, think critically and demonstrate what they've learned.
Assessment Information
SPPS students are assessed through the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT7) and/or through a portfolio review process. These methods provide different ways for students to be identified as advanced learners.
Office of Talent Development and Acceleration Services
1930 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
651-325-2506
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Servicios de Desarrollo y Aceleración de Talentos
La Oficina de Servicios de Desarrollo y Aceleración de Talentos (TDAS por su sigla en inglés) celebra las habilidades, intereses y necesidades de los estudiantes a través de un currículo variado y desafiante. Ayudamos a las escuelas a implementar los siguientes programas y servicios para apoyar a los estudiantes que buscan oportunidades de logros académicos avanzados:
- Capacitación profesional para apoyar la diferenciación (adaptar la instrucción para satisfacer las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes)
- Evaluaciones, incluida la Prueba de Habilidades Cognitivas (CogAT) y portafolios
- Servicios de apoyo e identificación avanzada de estudiantes de K-5
- Servicios de apoyo para estudiantes avanzados de 6 a 8 grado
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Colocación Avanzada (AP)
- Bachillerato Internacional (IB)
- Cursos APEX, aceleración de clases y/o nivel de grado
- Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet (1-8 grado)
Servicios Para Estudiantes Avanzados
Los servicios de aprendizaje avanzado ayudan a los estudiantes a progresar a través de un programa educativo a un ritmo más rápido que los compañeros de su edad. Todas las escuelas de SPPS utilizan experiencias de aprendizaje personalizado para nutrir diferentes estilos de aprendizaje y proporcionar a los estudiantes múltiples formas de acceder a la información, pensar críticamente y demostrar lo que han aprendido.
Información de Evaluaciones
Los estudiantes de SPPS son evaluados a través de la Prueba de Habilidades Cognitivas (CogAT7) y/o mediante un proceso de revisión de portafolio. Estos métodos proporcionan diferentes formas para identificar a estudiantes avanzados.
La Oficina de Servicios de Desarrollo y Aceleración de Talentos
1930 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
651-325-2506
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Khoos Kas Txhawb Txuj Ci Thiab Kev Pab Rau Cov Uas Tswv Yim Los Nrawm Thiab Kawm Ntawv Los Tau Sai Thiab Tau Zoo (Talent Development and Acceleration Services)
Lub Office of Talent Development and Acceleration Services (TDAS) muaj ntau yam kev kawm nyob rau theem siab rau cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv. Peb pab tsev kawm ntawv siv cov khoos kas thiab kev pab cuam hauv qab no los txhawb cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv uas xav tau cov kev kawm nyuaj zog:
- Qhia kom cov neeg ua hauj lwm txawj ua lwm seem qhia (qhia raws li qhov uas cov tub ntxhais kawm tau)
- Kev soj ntsuam, suav tus xeem Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) thiab cov ntaub ntawv pov thawj tib si
- Kev txheeb xyuas cov tub ntxhais kawm qib K-5 rau fab kev kawm tau ntawv zoo thiab kev pab cuam
- Kev pab rau cov tub ntxhais kawm qib 6-8 uas yog cov kawm tau ntawv zoo
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Cov chav kawm APEX, cov txuj thiab/los sis cov ntawv uas kawm nyuaj raws qib
- Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet (rau qib 1-8)
Kev Pab Rau Cov Uas Kawm Tau Ntawv Zoo (Advanced Learner Services)
Kev pab rau cov tub ntxhais uas kawm tau ntawv zoo los yog kawm ntawv keej yog ib qho khoos kas uas muaj kev pab cuam rau cov tub ntxhais uas kawm tau ntawv sai dua lawv cov phooj ywg kawm ntawv ua ke uas yog tib phaum neeg. Txhua lub tsev kawm ntawv hauv SPPS siv tus qauv kawm raws tus kheej lub peev xwm personalized learning los qhia kom haum raws qhov uas cov tub ntxhais kawm tau thiab muab ntau txoj hau kev rau lawv kom tau siv tej kev paub, kev xav kom tob thiab qhia txog yam uas lawv tau kawm.
Qhia Txog Kev Txheeb Xyuas
SPPS siv tus xeem Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT7) thiab/los sis tus txheej txheem rov ntsuam xyuas ntaub ntawv los txheeb tub ntxhais kawm ntawv. Cov qauv no yog ua kom muaj ntau seem los txheeb xyuas kom paub cov tub ntxhais uas kawm ntawv keej.
Office of Talent Development and Acceleration Services
1930 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
651-325-2506
Karen
Soomaali
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Adeegyada Dardargelinta iyo Kobcinta Hibada
Xafiiska Kobcinta Hibada iyo Adeegyada Dardargelinta (TDAS) wuxuu u dabaaldegayaa kartida, xiisaha iyo baahiyaha ardayda iyada oo loo marayo manhaj adag oo kala duwan. Waxaan ka caawinnaa iskoollada meelmarinta barnaamijyada iyo adeegyada soo socda si ay u taageeraan ardayda doonayo fursadaha ah ka lib keenidda tacliinta sare:
- Horumarinta xirfadaha shaqaalaha si loo taageero tacliin ardayda loo kala duwo (iyadoo waxbaridda lala jaanqaadsiinayo baahiyaha gaarka ah ee ardayda)
- Qiimaynta ardayga oo ay ku jiraan imtixaanka hibada lagu garto ee Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) iyo mashruucyada waxbarasho ee ardaydu sameyso
- Aqoonsiga iyo bixinta adeegyada lagu caawinayo ardayda dhigato fasallada K-5
- Bixinta adeegyada taageeridda ardayda aqoontoodu sarreyso ee fasallada 6-8
- AVID (Go'aanka Horumarineed ee Waxbarashada Shakhsiga)
- Dhigashada Maaddooyinka Kuleejka ama AP
- International Baccalaureate (IB) - Shahaado Caalami ah
- Koorsooyinka APEX, maaddada iyo/ama dardargelinta waxbarashada heerka fasalka ah
- Iskoolka ardayda hibada leh ee Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet (kaasoo u adeegayo fasallada 1aad - 8aad)
Adeegyada Ardayda Heerkoodu Sarreeyo
Adeegyada ardayda heerkooda waxbarasho sarreeyo waxay ka caawiyaan ardayda inay horumar ka sameeyaan barnaamij waxbarasho oo ka degdeg badan marka loo eego ardayda kale ee ay isku da'da yihiin. Dhammaan dugsiyada SPPS ayaa isticmaala waxbarashada gaarka u ah ardayga si loo kobciyo noocyada waxbarasho ee kala duwan iyo in la siiyo ardayda habab badan oo ay ku helaan tacliinta, si qotodheer u fikiraan oo ayna u muujiyaan waxay barteen.
Xogta Imtixaanka la isku Qiimeeyo
Ardayda SPPS waxaa lagu qiimeeyaa imtixaanka hibada lagu garto ee Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) ama/iyo dib u eegista mashruuc waxbarasho ee uu ardaygu sameeyay. Hababkani waxay ina siinayaan qaabab kala duwan oo lagu ogaado inay ardayda yihiin kuwo tacliin ahaan horumarsan.
Xafiiska Adeegyada Dardargelinta iyo Kobcinta Hibada
1930 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
651-325-2506
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the definition of Gifted and Talented?
Minnesota Department of Education Definition of Gifted and Talented,
Approved by Minnesota Department of Education, August 2005
Gifted and talented children and youth are those students with outstanding abilities, identified at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. The potential of gifted students requires differentiated and challenging educational programs and/or services beyond those provided in the general school program. Students capable of high performance include those with demonstrated achievement or potential ability in any one or more of the following areas: general intellectual, specific academic subjects, creativity, leadership and visual and performing arts. Visit the Minnesota Department of Education, Gifted Education website.
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What is the definition of acceleration?
Visit the Minnesota Department of Education, Gifted Education website.
Acceleration is an intervention that moves students through an educational program at a more rapid rate than their age-mates. The goal of acceleration is to tailor the level and complexity of the curriculum to the ability and academic readiness of individual children. The Institute for Research and Policy (IRPA) Guidelines for Developing an Academic Acceleration Policy contains an easy-to-use checklist to guide policy development. Visit the IRPA website.
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How can I find out about different extracurricular opportunities for my gifted child?
Contacting the school site your child attends is the most efficient way for options to be reviewed. At the high school level, contact the guidance counselor at your child’s school. You can also look at options that may be available on our TDAS website under Enrichment Resources for Students and Families. If your question about gifted services in St. Paul Public Schools was not answered in this FAQ list, please contact a staff member on the Talent Development and Accelerated Services team: tdas@spps.org
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How is Saint Paul Public Schools developing the talent of children district wide?
SPPS offers professional development for the gifted and talented building contacts. The information gained through professional development impacts instruction in the classroom. Examples of professional learning topics include: differentiation, enrichment in the general education classroom, acceleration, and other topics as requested by sites. The Talent Development and Acceleration Services department also works in collaboration with professional development provided by other academic areas (ie. literacy, math, science, social studies, etc.) across the school district.
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Are there any International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools in the St. Paul Public School district?
Yes, SPPS has several IB schools. At the elementary level we have three International Baccalaureate-Primary Years Programme sites: Benjamin E. Mays, Highland Elementary, and Hazel Park Preparatory Academy. At the Secondary level we have the Middle Years Programme at Highland, Ramsey, and Hazel Park Preparatory Academy. We have the Middle Years Programme & Diploma Programme at the following senior high schools: Central, Harding, and Highland.
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If my child was in another district’s gifted program, are they guaranteed placement in SPPS?
Participation in a gifted program in another school district does not necessarily qualify a student for gifted service in St. Paul Public Schools, however we do review information a student brings with them from another school district. Please contact tdas@spps.org for more information. At the high school level, a counselor analyzes the student’s transcripts and works with the student to find appropriate course selections and extracurricular opportunities.
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Do gifted programming efforts change as students move from elementary to middle to high school?
As students grow and move from the elementary level to the middle school level to the high school level opportunities and programming efforts vary as does selection criteria for those opportunities. Gifted opportunities are available in each of our district schools. Additionally, independent selections: honors course, college prep, Advanced Placement courses, College in The Schools, and Post-Secondary Educational Options are available at the High School level.
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Does SPPS have a gifted services magnet school?
Yes, Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet school serves students in grades 1-8. For more information visit the school website.
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Which standardized gifted and talented test is administered in the St. Paul Public School district?
SPPS currently administers the following standardized test at the elementary level which are used as evidence in making decisions concerning gifted programming: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) which measures verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative aptitude.
All SPPS kindergarten and 2nd grade students take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT7). Students in grades 1, 3, 4 and 5 may take the test by nomination from a parent, teacher, family member of other knowledgeable party.
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What are the benefits of the portfolio process for gifted and talented identification?
In SPPS the portfolio process is an alternative way to identify gifted learners. According to the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC), using a standardized test may not accurately effectively identify all students. The portfolio review may include: multi-dimensional holistic rating scales, a parent inventory, recommendations, student work samples and assessment scores from multiple perspectives. Family members, school teachers/staff/administrators, or community members can recommend a student for the portfolio process.
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What kind of information is used in identifying student needs?
A variety of evidence is used for student identification for gifted and talented services. Generally, measures of performance, cognition, and achievement are collected by the CogAT7 test or through the comprehensive portfolio process. The CogAT7 measures general reasoning abilities in three domains: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. The portfolio review includes: student demographic information, academic test scores, multi-dimensional holistic rating scales, a parent inventory, and a student work sample.
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How will I know if my child has been identified?
Families of students who are identified for gifted and talented services receive letters from the Talent Development and Accelerated Services department. Families may also be contacted by the gifted specialist in the school the child attends. You can contact your child’s school for information about gifted and talented services that are available at your child’s school.
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When are students identified and when do they start service?
In SPPS we assess students through the CogAT7 and the portfolio process. It is our intention to provide multiple measures for students to be assessed. When students are identified for accelerated services this identification remains with them throughout their K-12 academic career in SPPS.
All SPPS kindergarten and 2nd grade students take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT7). Students in grades 1, 3, 4 and 5 may take the test by nomination from a parent, teacher, family member of other knowledgeable party. The CogAT7 measures general reasoning abilities in three domains: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal.
Gifted and Talented services are site based, you can contact your child’s school to find out specific details about G/T services that are available for your child. As students move into the middle school level, this information is shared with the middle school staff who continue the process of matching student needs with academic opportunities. During the registration process for middle and high school students and families are made aware of advanced academic opportunities by school counselors and administrative personnel.
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I believe my child is gifted and would like to have him/her evaluated. What do I do?
If you feel that your child is gifted and is currently enrolled in a St. Paul public school, please contact the GT coordinator/specialist at your child’s school. If your child attends school at a charter school, or attends a school in a different district, please visit the Talent Development and Acceleration Services website for information about the portfolio process. If your child is a preschooler, please contact the Office of Early Learning.
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How do I know if my child is gifted?
There is no definite way to know when a child is gifted. There are a myriad of stories which illustrate that gifted children often think and/or perform differently from other children their age. Children identified as gifted typically have mental abilities in the upper two and ½ to three percent of the population. Parents are often the first to recognize a child’s giftedness. They see that their child seems advanced in language and the ability to understand and infer compared to others of the same age. If you feel your child may be gifted, please contact the gifted and talented contact at your child’s school site.
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