- Federal Way Public Schools
- Highly Capable Services
- Highly Capable Referral Timeline
Highly Capable Referral Timeline
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December: 12/1/2021-1/10/22
- Referral window open for current FWPS scholars, grades K-11
- Referrals accepted from staff, families, scholars, and community members
- Referrals trigger an evaluation process and data review
- All 2nd Grade scholars will be referred by their classroom teacher as part of our 2nd Grade Universal Screening (which includes the evaluation process and data review)
January: 1/11/22 - 1/31/22
- All HCP referrals processed and Parent/Guardian permissions confirmed
February: 2/7/22 – 3/4/22
- CogAT assessment administered for all referred scholars who have Parent/Guardian permission (including all 2nd Graders as part of our 2nd Grade Universal Screening)
- HCP & Assessment Department compiles most recent data from district/state assessments (iReady, IRLA, SBA, etc.) for each referred scholar (including all 2nd Graders as part of our 2nd Grade Universal Screening)
March: 3/7/22 - 3/25/22
- The District Highly Capable Multi-Disciplinary Selection Committee (HCMSC) meets to make HCP identifications
April – May 4/11/22 - 4/15/22 Identification outcomes emailed to families
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Consent Process
Appeal Process
4/29/22: Parent’s use weblink included in Identification email to provide consent for HC services for the 2022-23 school year due
5/13/22: Lists of identified scholars with consent on file sent to principals for planning
4/22/22: All Appeal Forms due
4/25/22 – 4/29/22: HCMSC reviews appeals. Final decisions will be sent in writing to the person filing the appeal
5/11/22: Parent’s use weblink included in Appeal letter to provide consent for HC services for the 2022-23 school year due
Contact Us
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For immediate assistance, please contact your school.
For district level questions, contact:
Doug Ouellette
Director of Highly Capable, Advanced Learning & Categorical Programs
253-945-2227