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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Identification Timeline

This timeline is provided as an overview and a general sense of the identification process. 

SEPTEMBER
  • Families receive Notification about the Highly Capable Identification Process via Highline’s Communication Tool 

  • Referrals Open on the Highly Capable Website for Staff, Families, or Community Members 

OCTOBER
  • 2nd & 4th grade students are universally tested with a Highly Capable Screener 

  • Referrals Close at the End of October 

NOVEMBER
  • Highly Capable Learning Plan Goal Setting takes place during Fall Conference 
DECEMBER
  • Students in grades 1, 3, 5, 6, & 7 are tested with a Highly Capable Screener as needed 
JANUARY
FEBRUARY - MARCH
  • Identification is carried out and determined by the Highly Capable Multidisciplinary Placement Committee 
APRIL
  • Families are Notified if their student has been Identified for Highly Capable Services 

  • Families are Notified of Continuing Services for Previously Identified Students with an Option to Decline Services 

  • Appeals Open on the Highly Capable Website for Families 

MAY
  • Schools receive a List of Students who are Identified as Highly Capable and Enrolled at their School for the Upcoming School Year 

  • Appeals Close for Families 

  • The Highly Capable Identification Process is Complete for this School Year 

JUNE
  • Families of student with Highly Capable identification are given an opportunity to provide feedback through a Highly Capable Family Survey