The Davidson Institute is committed to supporting the profoundly gifted population including the many children who are twice-exceptional (2E) within our community. Though this isn’t an exhaustive text, this guidebook is meant to act as a launch pad for parents to learn more about twice-exceptionality, the process of identification and assessment, and how to support children who are 2E intellectually, emotionally and socially. This guidebook includes:
I-Excel is offered by the Belin-Blank Center as a part of the Belin Exceptional Student Talent Search and assesses aptitude in math, science, English, and reading. I-Excel is an online test that uses an online platform developed by the Belin-Blank Center for use as an above-level assessment for very capable 4th through 6th graders. I-Excel licenses content developed by ACT that was designed to measure academic progress of junior high students. From that content, Belin-Blank has been identifying the academic talents of bright 4th- 6th grade students for over 20 years. Abilities Tested: Assesses aptitude in math, science, English, and reading.