What content areas are students identified in?

2006-2007 Math, Reading and Written Language

2007 -2008 Science, Social Studies and the Performing Arts

What criteria were used to identify students?

Teacher recommendations (including student's daily work)

Otis Lennon Scholastic Aptitude Test

Maine Educational Assessment

Developmental Guide to Early Literacy

MSAD #53 Writing Guide

Developmental Reading Assessment

Early Math Diagnostic Assessment

Criteria for science, social studies and performing arts have yet to be determined

Why were these criteria selected?

The team wanted to be ensure that the identification of students was fair, transparent, and flexible.