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Gifted Identification
Gifted Identification
If you believe your child needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, and you have not done so already, please initiate the Gifted Identification Referral Process by completing the referral form linked HERE.
Si cree que su hijo necesita una evaluación para la Identificación y Servicios para Dotados, y aún no lo ha hecho, inicie el Proceso de Referencia para la Identificación Dotada completando el formulario de referencia vinculado AQUÍ.
Gifted Identification
Gifted Identification
Important Information: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) -
2nd Grade Universal Screening
February 2020
Universal Screening
Based on feedback from families and the Colorado Department of Education, we are making improvements to our Universal Screening process. Beginning the spring of 2020, DCSD will transition from the “paper pencil” CogAT to the online version. The online assessment platform provides for easier administration, faster results, and access to the directions in multiple languages other than English. (NOTE: Language options for the Spring 2020 Testing Window are in process.) In addition, we are changing our Universal Screening grade from 3rd grade to 2nd grade as recommended by state and national guidance.
As part of this process, ALL students in Grade 2 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 8) beginning the week of February 10, 2020. 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 in 2nd grade and took the CogAT in September of 2019, you have the option to opt your child out of this testing window. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
DCSD will NOT have a second Referral Testing Window this school year (2019 - 2020). The next testing window will be in the fall of the 2020 - 2021 school year.
If your child is in a grade other than 2nd, and you believe he/she needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, and you have not done so already, please initiate the Gifted Identification Referral Process by completing the referral form linked HERE.
NOTE: Completing this referral form WILL NOT initiate the CogAT assessment.
Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will be connect with you to discuss next steps in the process.
Questions?
Contact:
Misti Smith, SRE GT Facilitator
303-387-6400
Gifted Identification
Gifted Identification
Important Information: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Fall 2019
Universal Screening
As part of the Douglas County School District’s Universal Screening Process, ALL students in Grade 3 and 6 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7) the week of September 9, 2019. 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 in 3rd or 6th grade please see detailed information about this assessment here: Universal Screening Information.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
If your child is in grades K, 1, 2, 4, or 5 and you believe he/she needs 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.
If you would like your student to take the CogAT in the fall 2019 testing cycle, please complete the Referral for Gifted Identification form by August 22, 2019.
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