Mrs. Busman &
Mrs. Montoya
Gifted & Talented Facilitators
Welcome to the Gifted Education site for Heritage Elementary. Please use the links along the top of the screen or the drop down menu under "MORE" to learn about gifted education identification, referral process, learning opportunities and more.
NEWS: Upcoming Cogat Testing - 2nd Grade
Dear Parents/Guardians,
DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 6th grade (in November) and 2nd grade (in February).
2nd Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 6th grade that are not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of February 3rd-6th This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
If your child is in grades K - 1st and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process. (Please note, Kindergarteners and 1st graders who are referred will be tested in February 2025, Grades 3-5th referal students will be tested next fall).
NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE
Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.
For more information, please visit our Gifted Education at Heritage website or email our Gifted Education Facilitators, Lisa Busman lisa.busman@dcsdk12.org & Jill Montoya jill.montoya@dcsdk12.org
Want to learn more about GIFTED EDUCATION in Douglas County? Please visit our district website!
