During evaluation, the following information is reviewed:

• Parent/guardian input via the online home perception inventory
• Teacher input through the teacher perception inventory and student work samples (English, math, social studies, and/or science)
• Student input via the student perception inventory, creativity assessment, and thinking and reasoning test
• Academic performance from the three most recent grading periods

All testing is conducted in person at the student’s school.
If qualifying assessment data or prior academic strengths already exist, some testing components may be waived.

Each student is reviewed holistically using the CCPS operational definition of giftedness.
To qualify for gifted services, students must show:

• Two gifted indicators, and
• At least one area of academic strength

Students found eligible for Center-Based Gifted (CBG) services retain eligibility.
If they do not participate immediately, they may join in a later school year.

• Logical thinking and reasoning (measured through standardized aptitude tests)
• Creative thinking (assessed by norm-referenced creativity tests)
• Observable gifted characteristics (based on perception inventories from students, parents, and teachers)

Demonstrated in one or more subjects English, math, social studies, or science based on performance, work samples, and interest inventories.
A student must have two evident indicators in a content area to be recognized as strong academically.

Students showing potential but not fully qualifying for gifted services may receive monitor status placed in classes with identified gifted peers and re-evaluated after two years.

Placement for eligible students is determined using multiple data points, including:

• Aptitude and creativity scores
• Overall grade average
• Documented academic strengths
• Other gifted indicators

CBG services can only begin at the start of a school year, but families may choose to withdraw participation anytime.

Because the process involves extensive data collection and scoring, results are released in:

• Early February for grades 2–12
• Late May for grades K–1

CCPS families receive results through ParentVUE, while non-CCPS referrals receive them by mail.
Results include a decision letter and a Gifted Education Eligibility Report (GEER).

If parents disagree with a decision, they may submit an appeal within 10 instructional days through the online form linked in the decision letter.
Appeals are reviewed by the Office of Gifted Education and the Division Appeals Committee, whose decisions are final.