Questions to ask during the referral process

Identification may seem like an intimidating process, but it is done to ensure that G/T services will be appropriate for the needs of your child. The document below gives you an example of the types of questions you may want to ask when thinking about referring your child for G/T services.

General Questions

  • How do I refer my child for G/T services?
  • When will the G/T awareness meeting take place (This is an important meeting where you will learn more about the identification process and services available in the district. This can take place as a District or campus based meeting)?
  • What are ways that I can support my child at home?
  • Will my child be assessed by a local or District based G/T committee (local is based at the campus level and District is a district based committee)?
  • How will I learn of the results of the G/T assessment and what are my options?
  • If my child is identified for G/T services, when will the services begin?
  • What types of supports will exist if my child is in the G/T program?
  • What support/advocacy groups exist in the district for students in G/T services.
  • What are examples of advanced services that will take place for my child?
  • What are some curricular modifications/accommodations that will take place in my child’s academic classes?

English Learners (EL) Considerations

  • Will my child be assessed in their preferred language? If not, what are ways that this will be taken into consideration?
  • Will my child’s TELPAS scores be taken into consideration (TELPAS is the assessment that is given to English Learners to assess language proficiency)?
  • If my child demonstrates a need for G/T services, what are the ways that their linguistic and G/T needs will be met?
  • What support/advocacy groups exist in the district for students in G/T services?

Twice Exceptional Learner (2E) Considerations

  • What are ways that my child’s learning differences will be taken into consideration during the assessment process?
  • If my child demonstrates a need for G/T services, what are ways that their different needs will be met in the classroom?
  • How will my child’s strengths be promoted in their services?
  • What support/advocacy groups exist in the district for students in G/T services?