The Gifted Department of the Licking County Educational Service Center conduct screening for gifted identification in the visual and performing arts, specifically in the areas of painting, sculpting, drawing, vocal music, instrumental music, dance, or drama. According to Ohio law and district policy, students in grades Kindergarten through 12 may be nominated for assessment for gifted identification. Between the months of November and February, nominated students will be evaluated using a checklist of gifted behaviors and, for those who earn a qualifying score on the checklist, a demonstration of the student talent in the fine arts. Parents, teachers, or students may nominate possible candidates for evaluation. Forms are available from the district or on the Licking County Educational Service Center
website. The website will also have the annual nomination deadline. If you have questions, please contact Alesha Haybin, Gifted Coordinator, at 740-349-6094 or by email at
[email protected]