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PROGRAM PLACEMENT OPTIONS
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Do siblings of gifted students receive preferential placement?
No, having a sibling in the program does not impact the testing process or placement in the program. Placement is based on a student's gifted testing scores and the application process.
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Do siblings of Renaissance students receive preferential placement?
No, having a sibling in the program does not impact the placement process. Placement is based on a student's gifted testing scores and the application process.
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Do siblings receive preferential open enrollment placements?
The Gifted Services Department can only guarantee enrollment for students accepted into the program. If you have other siblings who would like to attend one of our Bright Child/Renaissance schools but they are not part of the program, you can apply for open enrollment for them also. We suggest you apply for open enrollment as soon as possible.
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What if we would like our child to attend the school regardless of program acceptance?
If you would like your child to attend Canyon Springs, Highland Lakes, or Las Brisas regardless of gifted placement, we recommend applying for open enrollment as soon as you can. Each of these schools have high enrollment and many of the grade levels typically fill up. Please note: You cannot enroll at the school without first being accepted via open enrollment -OR- placement with your home school.
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My child receives special education services with an IEP or 504. Does this impact placement in a Bright Beginnings classroom?
As long as the student meets the application requirements, he or she is eligible to apply for Bright Beginnings. Placement is contingent upon the special education resources available. Families are encouraged to provide a copy of the student's special education records prior to enrollment in order to ensure appropriate placement.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Q & A
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What happens if my child is identified for gifted services in a Bright Beginnings classroom?
If your child is identified for gifted services, you may apply for placement in our Bright Beginnings program. Students are placed on a first come, first served basis. Only students who register at the school and who are identified for services on a state-approved gifted assessment (or have qualifying gifted identification scores) can be placed into the Bright Beginnings program.
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Why do some programs integrate a multiage approach?
Multiage is a research-based program option that allows gifted learners to grow and develop in a heterogeneous learning environment. This is not a combo classroom where two grades work on separate curriculum. Rather, in a multiage classroom, students are flexibly grouped based on ability (not age). Students may receive individualized instruction based upon academic needs and learner interest.
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Do graduates of Bright Beginnings Kindergarten automatically qualify for Renaissance?
No, Renaissance is a separate program with specific qualifications. Graduates of the Bright Beginnings program who meet the qualifications do receive extra consideration in our placement rubric, but they are not guaranteed placement.
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What can we do if we missed the testing window in DVUSD?
Families may have their child tested by a private provider. Information is available on our website: www.dvusd.org/Page/65820. If you have your child assessed by a private provider, send the score report to GiftedServices@dvusd.org for review.
