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Gifted and/or Highly Achieving Students
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comparison to full Gifted Written Report (GWR) results; and (5) Refer the results of Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation
(MDE) & (GWR) back to the MTSS team for data-driven instructional planning, differentiation, and progress
monitoring.
Major Action Steps 2e: (​ 1) Develop the cyclical monitoring checklist and process; (2) Determine timeline and scope
of cyclical monitoring; (3) Implement cyclical monitoring; and (4) Review feedback from monitoring and implement
measure for continuous improvement.
Estimated Budget/Resources:​ Professional development costs associated with initial roll-out. Yearly budgeted costs
associated with universal screeners.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): ​A short-term spike of identified gifted students has occurred
over the past two years. It is anticipated that more effective identification will enable the district to more effectively
meet the needs of gifted and/or highly achieving learners. Growth should be seen across both standardized and
classroom-based measures (e.g. within the fourth and fifth quintiles as measured by PA Value Added Assessment
System (PVAAS)).

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