Current District Gifted & Talented Website

Important Information: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) 

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 2nd grade in February.

As part of this process, ALL students in 2nd & 6th graders who have not been identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) at the beginning of November (6th grade) or February (2nd grade).  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 more detailed information about this process. 

Please see the following for additional information linked below:

DCSD Universal Screening Letter to Families 

Gifted Identification Referral Testing 

If your child is in grades K, 1, 3, 4, 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.

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

We are EMBRACING the JOURNEY at Sand Creek!!

Welcome to the  2024-2025 school year! We are so excited to see the students and start to EMBRACE the JOURNEY this year with a year full of fun and learning! We will be meeting with students in the coming weeks to set their goals for the year, and then we will be sending you their ALP (Advanced Learning Plan) for you to review, sign, and return.  

**Mrs. Ensign is available on Mondays & Tuesdays.**

**Ms. Rayburn is available Wednesday & Thursday**