| From
the West Virginia Department of Education |
The previous
language in Policy 2419 referred to the greater score between
the verbal-performance scores. The new language is in keeping
with the modern language of revised tests of intellectual
ability.
Revised language:
"If the student's general intellectual ability
score is unduly affected by performance in one or more composite
scores, the evaluator may use, for purposes of eligibility,
an alternate general ability index or an individual composite
measure as permitted in the test manual or other technical
reports."
The second
change affecting gifted education is to strengthen the requirement
that is already in Policy 2510 for a Four-Year Education
Plan that replaces the Individualized Student Transition
Plan (ISTP).
Revised language:
"The four-year education plan replaces the
Individualized Student Transition Plan (ISTP) and includes
honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate
(IB) classes that must be provided for the student in grades
9-12. The implementation and annual review of this plan
are required of the district. The review team must include
the student, parent and school representative."
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