How is gifted defined?
The federal definition defines gifted students as students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkable levels of accomplishments when compared to others of their age, experience or environment, and who are identified under section 3324.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
How are children identified as gifted?
Crestview Local Schools identifies gifted students in grades K-12 in one or more of the following areas:
• Superior Cognitive Ability
• Specific Academic Ability
• Creative Thinking Ability
• Visual or Performing Arts Ability
Crestview Local Schools uses assessment instruments that are selected by the Ohio Department of Education to identify gifted students.
If you believe that your child is gifted, you may:
• Call your child’s school teacher or principal
• Complete the required paperwork to ask that your child be evaluated
• Request a copy of the District Policy on Gifted Education
Gifted learners are given stimulating educational experiences appropriate to their level of ability to assist them in recognizing their potential.
Gifted services provide an opportunity for academically talented students to reach their fullest potential.
Click the link to the right for Crestview’s gifted education policy and additional information for gifted students.
Link to Crestview Gifted Policy:
Crestview Gifted Policy