Toronto District School Board Gifted Program

What is the Toronto District School Board Gifted Program?

The Toronto District School Board offers Gifted programs for students in 4^th-12^th grade. Students in K-2^nd are not assessed for gifted programs as the district guidelines indicate that students that age are still developing and it is difficult to get valid results from testing.

All third-grade students are tested for giftedness. The testing happens in several stages.

Eligibility for the Toronto District School Board Gifted Program

Third-graders being by taking the CCAT-7 test. The school board does not provide the exact numbers needed to qualify for additional testing, but a score in the 90^th percentile or better will most likely be required.

The students who meet the CCAT-7 criteria are considered by the In-School Team (IST) for the next step, which involves the Gifted Rating Scale-School Age. The probability of continuing in the testing process depends on the GRS-S score. Probability of being identified as Gifted using the T score:

• 98^th+ percentile – very high probability
• 97^th-84^th percentile – high probability
• 83^rd-69^th percentile – moderate probability

Students who meet the criteria are then evaluated by the School Support Team (SST) for further testing using the WISC-V.

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In the WISC-V, the General Ability Index (GAI) is used. This is a composite score based on three verbal comprehension subtests (vocabulary, comprehension, and similarities) and three perceptual reasoning subtests (block design, matrix reasoning, and picture concepts). Students who score at or above the 98^th percentile on the WISC-V are recommended by the SST to the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).

The IPRC then considers all a student’s test scores, classroom work, and teacher assessments to decide if that student qualifies as gifted and where they will be placed – in a regular classroom with additional support or in a self-contained gifted classroom.

Teachers and parents can refer students in 4^th grade and above for consideration of giftedness. Students will only be tested once after taking the 3^rd-grade tests. The second test cannot be administered within 12 months of the first test.

Enrichment

The services offered in the Toronto District School Board Gifted Program depend on where the IPRC places a student. Most students can be supported in the regular classroom using an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and a Special Education Resource Teacher. However, some students are recommended to attend a Special Education Class for Giftedness.

A student who remains in a regular classroom can receive three types of support.

Withdrawal – The student receives instruction outside the classroom from a Special Education teacher for less than 50% of the day.

Resource – The student receives specialized instruction individually or with other classmates within the classroom from a Special Education teacher.

Indirect Support – The student receives instruction only from the classroom teacher. The teacher has access to the Special Education teacher for consultations.

Special Education Classes for Giftedness in the Toronto District School Board Gifted Program begin in 4^th grade. The teacher uses each student’s IEP to created instruction targeted to their strengths and needs. A student’s placement eligibility is reviewed each year.

In secondary schools, students have an integrated schedule. Some classes are in Special Education classrooms and some are regular classes. Students in 9^th and 10^th grade are required to take four special education classes. The ones recommended are English, Math, Science, and Geography/History. Students in 11^th and 12^th grade are required to take two special education classes. The ones recommended are English and Math.

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yuantingj+1@yahoo.com

We could not find WISC questions after we log in. Could you help?

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Raheleh

Hi, My son did all the tests and is ready to take the giftedness test. Please help me register for the main test.

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Please email us at help@testingmom.com. We will help see what we can do to help you with the Toronto School District Gifted and Talented program.

shivani

Hi my son in grade 3 is invited for further testing, not too sure, what is involved in further testing. A friend’s kid is selected 2 years ago and said her son had an interview with a school psychologist for an hr. Is it still same or is there any other testing.
Thank you

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Geetha

My son is currently in grade 4 and will be in grade 5 this sep 2023. He is going to a private school. Is he eligible to write the CCAT7 test. If yes, when should he enrol and give the test? We would like to move from private and get into the gifted program. What is the procedure, pls advice. Thanks

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To determine your son’s eligibility for taking the CCAT test (Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test), you should contact his current private school or the school district where you plan to enroll him for grade 5.

If your son is eligible to take the CCAT test, the school or school district will provide information on the enrollment process and the testing schedule. Typically, the CCAT is administered during specific testing windows throughout the school year. Make sure to inquire about the registration deadlines and testing dates for the upcoming academic year.

Once you find out this information, your son can practice for the CCAT test on the Testing Mom web site where we have thousands of practice questions specifically designed for the CCAT! Keep us posted on how he does on the CCAT. 🙂

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