Teacher Rating Scales: Promises and Pitfalls — A Review from #NAGC25

At NAGC25, Dr. McCoach and Dr. Rambo-Hernandez revealed that teacher rating scales (TRS) significantly impact gifted student identification, often leading to missed opportunities for nearly 70% of high-ability students. They urged educators to use TRS alongside multiple measures, advocate for fair policies, and provide ongoing training to improve accuracy in identification systems.