Criteria for Core Group
PEP Core Group Entrance Criteria
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades:
In order to qualify for the PEP Core Group, 12 or more points must be achieved utilizing the matrix, below. The Naglieri General Abilities Test (NGAT) is administered to all third grade students each spring. Only students new to the district will be administered the NGAT after 3rd grade.
PEP Identification Matrix
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| NGAT Verbal | ≥99% | 97 - 98% | 95 - 96% | 90 - 94% | 85 - 89% | <85% |
| NGAT Nonverbal | ≥99% | 97 - 98% | 95 - 96% | 90 - 94% | 85 - 89% | <85% |
| NGAT Quantitative | ≥99% | 97 - 98% | 95 - 96% | 90 - 94% | 85 - 89% | <85% |
| Reading Universal Screener - iReady (highest from 2 most recent) | ≥99% | 97 - 98% | 95 - 96% | 90 - 94% | 85 - 89% | <85% |
| Math Universal Screener - iReady (highest from 2 most recent) | ≥99% | 97 - 98% | 95 - 96% | 90 - 94% | 85 - 89% | <85% |
| Student Evaluation Scale (SES) 1* | Meets/ exceeds criteria | |||||
| Student Evaluation Scale (SES) 2* | Meets/ exceeds criteria |
Please note:
- *SES - Up to two most recent. Only one SES is used from each elementary school year.
- Universal screeners will be considered through the fall of sixth grade.
- Please contact your building’s PEP teacher if you have questions.