• ALL students in 5th who have not been identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in November. 

• ALL 2nd Graders who have not been identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in February.

• Information on CogAT will be posted when we are closer to those time frames. 

• If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Students who are not taking the assessment will be given alternative activities.

Gifted Identification Referral Testing 

• If your child is in grades 3 and 4, and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.  

• 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: DCSD Gifted & Talented Referral Form

• Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.

New to DCSD?

• If you are new to Douglas County School District and your child has already been identified for gifted programming, please email one of our GT facilitators directly using the emails below. 

Please contact Michelle Robichaud at mlrobichaud@dcsdk12.org or Courtney Hayes at clhayes@dcsdk12.org with questions. 

If you have questions about this process, please contact Michelle Robichaud at mlrobichaud@dcsdk12.org (4th-6th grade) or Courtney Hayes at clhayes@dcsdk12.org (K-3).