Highly Capable

Finley School District Highly Capable Program

The Finley School District is committed to identifying and serving K–12 students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels. In accordance with Washington State standards (WAC 392-170 and RCW 28A.185), our Highly Capable Program provides a continuum of services designed to accelerate, enhance, and enrich student learning.


Program Overview & Identification

Highly capable students possess extraordinary learning characteristics, intellect, or creative capabilities. The district uses a comprehensive identification process to evaluate student eligibility across multiple measures.

  • Service Continuum: Identified students receive differentiated instruction within regular classrooms, accelerated coursework, and specialized enrichment opportunities tailored to their academic needs.

  • Duration: Once qualified, students remain eligible for program services through Grade 12 unless formal withdrawal is requested.

  • Referrals & Nominations: Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students for testing during the annual referral window (October 15 – February 28).


AVISO EN ESPAÑOL

Programa de Altamente Capaz del Distrito Escolar de Finley

El Distrito Escolar de Finley identifica y atiende a estudiantes de K–12 que demuestran capacidades académicas avanzadas o talento excepcional. De acuerdo con las normas del Estado de Washington (WAC 392-170 y RCW 28A.185), nuestro programa ofrece servicios diseñados para acelerar y enriquecer el aprendizaje.

  • Proceso de Nominación: Los formularios de nominación y permiso para evaluaciones se aceptan del 15 de octubre al 28 de febrero de cada año escolar.

  • Contacto: Para más información o para enviar formularios, comuníquese con Cari Greer al 509-586-7577 o por correo electrónico a [email protected] , o con Amy McLaughlin al 509-586-3217 o por correo electrónico a [email protected] .



LINKS

OSPI Highly Capable Program

WAC Chapter 392-170 - Special Service Program

RCW Chapter 28A-185 - Highly Capable Students

Family Engagement Policy Survey

Encuesta de participacion familiar

CONTACTS

Cari Greer
Highly Capable District Liaison
email

Amy McLaughlin
Director of Special Programs
509-586-3217
email

HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAM DOCUMENTS

Program Offerings

Program Timeline

Program Nomination/Permission to Test Form

Formulario de Nominacion / Permiso para Prueba de Programa Alta Capacidad

Program Appeal/Review Form

Policy 2190: Highly Capable Program