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Evaluation

Concurrent 60 min

Teacher Rating Scales: Promises and Pitfalls

Friday, November 14, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Location: Convention Center, 401/402
Grade Level: Professionals
Content Level: Introduction to the Topic
Target Audience: Administrators, Counselors and other Clinical Professionals, Gifted Coordinators
Does your district use teacher rating scales as part of its identification process (or are you considering including them)? In this session, we discuss considerations for selecting, implementing, and interpreting teacher rating scales. We explore pros and cons of using teacher rating scales to identify students as gifted, and we provide advice on how to use them most effectively.

Learning Objectives:

  • Weigh the benefits and downsides of using teacher rating scales when identifying students for gifted education services.
  • Articulate to stakeholders the benefits and drawbacks of using teacher rating scales in the identification process.
  • Understand how to select, implement, and interpret teacher rating scales.