1. Transition Plans for Exceptional Gifted Students (Grades 9-12)
Transition Plans for Exceptional Gifted Students (Grades 9-12)
Capacity Building Institute
July 31, 2019

2. Policy 2419 Interpretation
Students identified as eligible only as exceptionality Gifted are not required to complete a transition plan upon turning fourteen.
However, exceptionally Gifted students are still required to have a transition plan.

3. Policy 2419 Exceptional Gifted
Before the end of the eighth grade year, the IEP Team will:
1. Conduct a reevaluation determination to review existing evaluation data which includes the following:
Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the student;
Current classroom-based assessments and observations; and
Observations by teachers and related service providers; and

4. Policy 2419 Exceptional Gifted
2. On the basis of that review, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine that a student is eligible for special education services as an exceptional gifted student in grades nine through twelve using one or more of the following criteria:
The eligibility criteria for one or more of the disabilities as defined in this section; and/or
The definition for economically disadvantaged; and/or
The definition for underachievement, which takes into consideration the student's ability level, educational performance and achievement levels; and/or
The definition for psychological adjustment disorder as documented by a comprehensive psychological evaluation.

5. Policy 2419 Exceptional Gifted
3. If the student is eligible as exceptional gifted, the district must develop an IEP. If the student is not eligible as exceptional gifted, the IEP Team must review and adjust in consultation with the student’s advisor the Personalized Education Plan (PEP) to include courses through the senior year. Courses classified as Honors, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB), classes are to be indicated on the PEP. The implementation and annual review of this plan are required of the district. Students that already have a Four Year Education Plan in place will continue to have the document reviewed.

6. Policy 2419 Exceptional Gifted Special Considerations
There are students who may have exceptional intellectual ability and be disabled. If a student meets he eligibility criteria for both gifted or exceptional gifted and a disability, the disability must be the primary exceptionality.

7. Personalized Education Plans (PEP)
Sample PEP
Modifying PEP for student not identified as Exceptional Gifted

8. Transition Planning and Services
1. Students who are 2e
2. Students who qualify for economically disadvantaged
3. Students who are underachieving

9. Contact Information
Terry Riley – Coordinator Office of Special Education Division of Teaching and Learning ext WVDE Medicaid Website: