Identification for Gifted Services Students in St Paul are identified for Gifted Services in  three ways: 1. Through the NNAT test : Most students are identified for Gifted Services by their high scores on the Naglieri Non-Verbal Assessment Tool. This test is administered each year to all kindergarten and second graders in January. Students in grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 may be nominated by their parents or teachers to take this test. 2. PORTFOLIO: Sometimes students who do not perform well on the assessment show high learning performance or potential in other areas. Parents and teachers may work with the Gifted Services Specialist to create a portfolio that shows the individual strengths of the student. Portfolios are reviewed each spring by a committee of experts. 3. INFORMAL RECOMMENDATION: Sometimes teachers, parents, or students themselves recommend learners for particular areas of study. Perhaps a student has a strong interest in trees or a noticeable talent in math. These students can also be referred to the Gifted Services Specialist for services.