IUPUI’S SPAN PROGRAM –FROM A PARENT’S
PERSPECTIVE
How to Apply to SPAN:
First, have your student take the ACT, PSAT, or SAT
exam. The Midwest Talent Search, at www.ctd.
northwestern.edu, often offers these tests as early as 7th
and 8th grades.
Second, ask the school system for a complete copy of your
student’s transcript. In almost all cases where the child has
undergone standardized testing, you will find that in the
school’s file is a small number labeled CSI: this stands for
the Cognitive Skills Index. It is a general IQ score. A gifted
child will consistently have scores over 130.
Third, even if your child isn’t gifted but they are above
average, work very hard, are ready for more of a challenge
and have qualifying ACT, PSAT or SAT scores, he/she is
invited to apply.
Next, you need to thoroughly assess your child’s strengths
and needs, discuss with them their desire for a greater
challenge such as SPAN, and then visit the IUPUI
campus. Sometimes even a day of “shadowing,” following a
student through a day of classes, can be arranged. If you
are still interested, we recommend you contact Dr. Johnny
Russell, the SPAN Coordinator, at 317-274-0382 or email
him at jrrussel@iupui.edu to gather the necessary
materials and apply to SPAN.
PERSPECTIVE
How to Apply to SPAN:
First, have your student take the ACT, PSAT, or SAT
exam. The Midwest Talent Search, at www.ctd.
northwestern.edu, often offers these tests as early as 7th
and 8th grades.
Second, ask the school system for a complete copy of your
student’s transcript. In almost all cases where the child has
undergone standardized testing, you will find that in the
school’s file is a small number labeled CSI: this stands for
the Cognitive Skills Index. It is a general IQ score. A gifted
child will consistently have scores over 130.
Third, even if your child isn’t gifted but they are above
average, work very hard, are ready for more of a challenge
and have qualifying ACT, PSAT or SAT scores, he/she is
invited to apply.
Next, you need to thoroughly assess your child’s strengths
and needs, discuss with them their desire for a greater
challenge such as SPAN, and then visit the IUPUI
campus. Sometimes even a day of “shadowing,” following a
student through a day of classes, can be arranged. If you
are still interested, we recommend you contact Dr. Johnny
Russell, the SPAN Coordinator, at 317-274-0382 or email
him at jrrussel@iupui.edu to gather the necessary
materials and apply to SPAN.
About IUPUI SPAN
Program- How to Apply
to Span
Program- How to Apply
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