Yet, much of that work depends on a simple, often unstated, assumption: that the short list of control variables captured in educational data systems —
prior achievement, student demographics, English language learner
status, eligibility for federally subsidized meals or programs for
gifted and special education students — include the relevant factors by which students are sorted to teachers and schools.
If a member completes the
gifting status submission form multiple times, the first submission processed will determine who receives the
gifted status - so each member will need to consider who to upgrade
prior to submitting the form.