Puyallup Programs for Highly Capable Learners PAGE November

Puyallup Programs for Highly Capable Learners PAGE November 14, 2017

Identification Must have an application and parent consent form on file before testing is scheduled. Online process – district website, Instructional Leadership, Highly Capable Cog. AT Testing for PAGE will occur in January at the Testing Center located at Ferrucci Junior High. Usual testing time is from 9: 30 am to 2: 30 pm. Parents provide transportation to and from testing location.

Identification Tests: Cognitive Abilities Test (multiple choice) Ø Three batteries Verbal – how well they reason with words � Quantitative – how well they reason with numbers � Nonverbal – how well they reason with shapes/figures � Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test 6 th graders only Writing Assessment Ø

Identification Collecting Data: PAGE English/Social Studies 5 th Grade Cog. AT SBA Verbal ELA Battery Standard Scale Age Score 5 th STAR Teacher 5 th Grade Reading Evaluation SBA ELA Percentile for Language Level Percentile 9/17 11/17 Arts

Identification PAGE Algebra I and Science – current 6 th graders 5 th Grade Cog. AT 5 th Quantitative Nonverbal SBA Grade Math SBA 5 th Grade Battery Standard Age Standard Scale Math SBA Math Score Age Score Level Percentile O-H % STAR Math 9/17 STAR Math 11/17 MCS 9/17 MCS 11/17 5 th Grade MSP Science Scale Score Teacher Evaluation for Math 5 th Grade MSP Science Level

Selection and Placement Multidisciplinary Selection Committee �Meets in January �Reviews data �Recommends students based on evidence collected Placement �Parents notified of test results and placement decision via US mail. �Junior high registration materials completed by parent/student.

Timeline December 8 – Application deadline January – Testing period: Cog. AT Orleans-Hanna Writing Assessment January 11 – Decisions made End of January – Families receive results Early February – Junior high registration

Current Transportation Model PAGE students may ride district transportation to and from Kalles from one of the following hubs: Carson, Stahl, Zeiger, Woodland, Fruitland, Pope, Ridgecrest, Sunrise, Wildwood, Shaw Road, Maplewood, Northwood, Edgemont, Mt. View, Karshner. (Waller Road if needed) An activity bus is available for PAGE students who attend an after-school activity at Kalles. The transportation department must be notified to schedule the route and PAGE attendance must be verified.

Need more information: Nancy Velazquez, Program Coordinator 253 -841 -8751 Kelly Zimmerman, Program Secretary 253 -841 -8646