Parents should receive test results used for gifted identification within 30 days after the school has received those results. After the evaluation procedure is complete parents must be notified if a student has been identified as gifted in one or more areas as listed above. If a parent has concerns with the identification or testing results, they may appeal the process. Please contact Ms. Carlin to discuss the appeal process. Please remember that having a student identified does not mean he or she will be receiving gifted services.
Most school districts have only one certified gifted teacher position that is State funded.
It is impossible for one teacher to serve all identified students. In January 2001, school districts were required to submit to the State Department of Education a potential plan of service for all identified gifted students, grades K-12. Oberlin's plan, begun during the summer of 2000, was written by a committee of parents, teachers, and administrators. It is now being reviewed by the State and will be considered as a possible part of a state-wide funding plan for education. Again, at present no additional implementation funding is being provided or promised by the State.