TDAS

Talent Development and Accelerated Services is the new name for Gifted and Talented for the district. Each year the district gives all kindergartners and 2nd graders the COGAT Test, which is a national assessment to identify students who may be gifted/talented. Randolph Heights typically has a high number of students perform well on this test and we believe this year will be no different.

We also believe that all students are gifted in different ways and it is our job to meet those needs in the classroom. In years past, we have had a TDAS teacher on site, but instead of servicing only those students who qualify, we made sure all students had the class and access to the programming. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, the TDAS position was cut this year, but we are still intent on providing services for all students. All of the teachers at Randolph Heights have had the Gifted Education training through the district and we have made it a priority to continue to offer services to our students. Besides accelerated grade math for students in 3rd through 5th grade, we make sure to challenge students in the classroom with differentiated groups and accelerated work. I am confident that we have the highest number of trained teachers in the entire district when it comes to Gifted Education, and the most experienced.