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Boulder Valley School District uses a Body of Evidence when identifying gifted children.  In many cases some assessments are included.  These may include assessments in verbal, quantitative (or math), and/or nonverbal abilities.  Below are two short articles about nonverbal assessments since that domain generates the most questions.

Nonverbal Assessment of Ability What is it?

Nonverbal Intelligence Tests 

BVSD TAG Identification Policy Regulations

What are the advanced learning opportunities at my child's school?
What do Colorado State Statutes and Guidelines say regarding gifted education?
How do you identify gifted students?
How are services decided and implemented?
Is early entrance (kindergarten, college) an option?
How will my child benefit from gifted programming?
My child was identified for gifted services elsewhere; is s/he automatically included in the school's gifted program?
Will the gifted programming services mean more work for my child and not qualitatively different work?
How do we address the non-academic exceptionalities of my child?
In what ways can we work and commincate together?
What are criteria for grade skipping or other forms of acceleration?
How do I assist my child in transitions to the next level of schooling?
What are the ways I can participate in school activities/committees?
How is appropriate instruction provided if my child does not want to participate in specific GT program options?
If my child is twice exceptional, how will her/his needs be met?
What kind of assessments are used to monitor my child's progress, especially if state assessment scores are weak?
What resources or support systems are available to parents of gifted children?
What are some ways I can support my child's strengths outside of the school environment?
What extra-curricular programs do you provide to support the talents of gifted students?

 from Gifted Students' Learning and Growth Leadership Overview, Colorado Dept. of Education, 2008

Schools are provided a position called a TAG (talented and gifted) Educational Advisor.  TAG Educational Advisors can give an overview of the program in that school and what strategies are used to meet the needs of TAG students.  The strategies used may differ from year to year based on student needs.  TAG Advisors can also provide parents with copies of the district's TAG Brochure and TAG Parent Handbookwhich are available in English and Spanish.  Parents are encouraged to communicate any questions or concerns they might have with their child's teacher(s) and TAG Advisor.