Norwin PAGE
Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education
A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to helping gifted learners, parents and educators.
FAQ
Norwin PAGE provides a format for regular communication between the school district and parents with regard to gifted education. Network with other parents whose children are in the gifted program. Get to know educators who are involved with the gifted program. Learn about upcoming staffing, scheduling, and curriculum changes before they happen. Keep apprized of developments in gifted education at the state and national level.
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How can Norwin PAGE help me?
Parents who suspect that their child is gifted may request a gifted multidisciplinary evaluation of their child at any time, with a limit of one request per school term. According to PA state regulations, the request must be in writing. Please write to your building Guidance Counselor to request an evaluation.
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I think my child is gifted, what should I do?
Students must be evaluated and identified by the school district. The criteria is set forth by the school district under the guidelines of Pennsylvania Law. This is generally accepted as an IQ score of 130 or higher, but IQ is not the only criteria. Students with lower than 130 IQ may be accepted as defined by Pennsylvania Law.
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What students qualify for services?
Who is in charge of the Norwin School District Gifted education program?
Gifted Education in Pennsylvania falls under the Special Education Program. The Director of Special Education and Student Services at Norwin is Maggie Zimmer. Maggie Zimmer can be contacted via phone (724)861-3037 or email mzimmer@norwinsd.org.
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Norwin's gifted program at the elementary level is called SEAL (Seminar for Early Advance Learning). Norwin's gifted program at the secondary level is called SOAR (Secondary Options Are Realized). At the Elementary level, children may be pulled out of their regular class to participate in gifted enrichment opportunities at least once per week, for a few hours at a time. Children may also participate in special field trips once or twice per year. For Intermediate and Secondary students enrichment is offered within accademic classes.
What is SEAL and SOAR?
The Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP) is a yearly summary document that includes all curricular areas in which a gifted child is to receive education that is adapted and modified to meet his/her individual strengths. Acceleration or enrichment, or both, are appropriate options. The options provided to gifted students must enable them to learn at different rates, to learn difficult material earlier, and to think at a level different from their classmates.