A parent, teacher, or administrator may request a student be tested for gifted services.  

The 2024-2025 referral window is open August 26, 2024 through March 14, 2025.

Teachers and Administrators may initiate the referral process internally by contacting their school’s assigned gifted strategist or by accessing the gifted education page found within the employee portal, under Education Services.

Parents or legal guardians who wish to refer their child for testing, may click HERE to begin the process.

Testing Dates

The Cognitive Abilities Test is used to determine qualification.  To learn more about the CogAT click here.

Fall:
Referral Window: August 26, 2024 - November 8, 2024
Testing: Occurs at school sites September, October, November, and December

Spring:
Referral Window: January 6, 2025 - March 14, 2025        
Testing: Occurs at school sites January, February, and March based on proctor availability 
Guaranteed testing window occurs April 28, 2025 - May 9, 2025

Spring Screener:
All second-grade students will be given the CogAT screener in April and May.       

Summer:
Referral window: May 1, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Testing: June, date TBD