Introduction

According to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), evidence-based practices are supported by rigorous research designs and demonstrate that they improve student outcomes, but the actual implementation of these practices in schools is limited.

Purpose of the Guidebook

This essential guidebook assists coordinators of gifted education in implementing three evidence-based practices: universal screening, grouping, and acceleration.

Contents of Each Module

Each module includes an overview of research, administrative and assessment considerations, forms for implementing the practice, scripted presentation slides for educators and parents, and resources.

Usage

Modules may be used by educators within a series of workshops for an entire school district, on an individual campus or for important stakeholders.