COST

Objectives

1. Summarize historical issues of funding for gifted programs.
2. Define and compare types of costs for gifted identification.
3. Identify more cost-efficient universal screeners.

Learning Tasks

1. Watch Goal 2 Module 2a Video
2. Complete Goal 2 Module 2a Application Activity (recommended)
3. Read Goal 2 Module 2a Additional Resources (recommended)

GOAL 2 MODULE 2A

Watch the following video over cost.

Goal 2 Module 2a Application Activity

Create a list of assessments that could be used as a universal screener at your school district:

• Ability Tests
• Achievement Tests
• Teacher Rating Scales
• Others?

Cost Evaluation Reflection

• Determine assessments that are given to all students in the district that could be used as a universal screener.
• Ask yourself, "What is already 'in play' without additional costs?"
• Compare the costs of each assessment.

Download the Cost Evaluation Reflection Tool

Goal 2 Module 2a Additional Resources

NEXT STEPS

After completing this module, you'll proceed to Module 2b: Alignment.