Grades K-2

Students grow and change rapidly in the K-2 years. In addition, some children come to school with a wider range of experiences and access to early learning opportunities that may be misassessed as giftedness. The K-2 program will focus on observing and nurturing characteristics of giftedness while providing the time and space for all students to grow.

CSD has a defined protocol to observe characteristics of giftedness in kindergarten students. Enrichment activities are provided in kindergarten classrooms. Similar protocols are expanded into the first and second grades. In K-2 classrooms, differentiation strategies address the needs of learners demonstrating characteristics of giftedness.  In second grade, all students will participate in the screening process for the cluster grouping model in grades 3-5.

Grades 2-5

Camas School District screens all 2nd through 5th-grade students using the Characteristics of Gifted Learners Inventory (CGLI) list, the CogAT Screener (2nd grade), and recent assessment data. Elementary school teachers, grades 2–5, will conduct universal screening of all students to identify students who need additional highly capable services and support. Parent/guardian referrals are accepted for grades 2 through 5 for program consideration during the nomination window. While parent referrals are not required, we will use them as additional data for consideration during the screening process. Parent referrals are due by December 4.

The multidisciplinary committee will screen students before any formal assessment. Based on current evidence and data, students who clearly do not meet eligibility requirements may be removed from the selection process. Parents who have referred their children will be notified.

With parent permission, students identified by the screening process will be assessed in February at their home school during the regular school day for potential placement in the program the following school year. Additional summer assessment dates may be scheduled for students who enroll in the Camas School District after the winter nomination window.

Parents may refer students online here during the nomination window only. Students currently identified for HCP services do not need to reapply.

Grades 6-7

Any parent/guardian or educator may refer a student in grades 6 and 7 for program consideration during the nomination window. 

The multidisciplinary committee will screen students before any formal assessment. Based on current evidence and data, students who clearly do not meet eligibility requirements may be removed from the selection process. Parents who have referred their children will be notified.

Students who are referred by December 4 will be assessed in February during the regular school day for potential placement in the program the following school year.

Parents may refer students online here during the nomination window only. Students currently identified for HCP services do not need to reapply.

Grades 9-12:

Highly Capable services do not extend into high school. Advanced-level coursework during the forecasting process, which occurs every spring, is open to all students. Advanced-level coursework includes Pre-AP and AP classes.