CogAT Testing

Important Information: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)

Universal Screening

As a part of the Douglas County School District Universal Screening Process, ALL students in Grade 6 and Grade 2 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7) . Students in 6th Grade will take CogAT in November. Students in 2nd Grade will take CogAT in February. 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 6th or 2nd grade please see detailed information about this assessment here: Universal Screening Information.

Gifted Identification Referral Testing

If your child is in grades K, 1, 3, 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 (grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5) by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE.

NOTE: You do not need to request testing for students in grade 2 or grade 6.

If your child is in grade 2 or grade 6 and has already been identified they will NOT take CogAT again. The will remain on their ALP (Advanced Learning Plan). Students on ALPs in grades K, 1, 3, 4 and 5 that have already been identified do not need to take CogAT again.