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 - Two most recent. Only one SES is used from each school year.
- Students who were administered an individual I.Q. test by the district as part of PEP screening prior to the 2024-25 school year may still qualify for Core Group using the criteria that was in effect in 2023-2024.
- Please contact your building’s PEP teacher if you have questions.