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The CogAT Nomination Window Is Open Through 2/23.
Engaging and Educating Families
Engaging and Educating Families
The world of gifted education can be complex and hard to navigate. We want to make sure that our GT students and families have access to information and resources to guide you through the process. To access the DPS GT page, click here.
If you would like to discuss GT at Bill Roberts, ways to support your child, or the identification process, please sign up for a meeting with Mr. Seeney.
CogAT Testing Information
CogAT Testing Information
The fall nomination window is open through February 23rd. You can sign up using this link. All submissions are sent directly to the GT office for rostering. Sign-up is available for all students except:
Students in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade (students recently completed a cognitive assessment. Please sign up for a meeting if you would like to discuss the results)
Students labeled as HGT or ME (magnet eligible)
Students who took the fall 2023 CogAT
Important note: students currently in 1st and 5th grades will be assessed at the beginning of next year as part of the DPS Universal Screen process. Students are eligible to take one cognitive assessment in 12 months. Therefore, any 1st/5th grader who takes the spring CogAT will be ineligible for fall testing.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Now: All NNAT/NGAT results have been sent home (please contact your child's teacher regarding any lost/misplaced scoresheets)
12/1 - 2/23: Spring nomination window for CogAT testing. Sign up here.
12/16 - 1/2: Winter break. Happy holidays!
1/15: MLK Day (No school)
1/11: Gifted Department SEL Series - Giftedness in Girls
This article explores and explains emotional intensity in gifted individuals. Author Lesley Sword provides strategies for parents to help their emotionally intense gifted children to accept themselves as they are.
This Month's Featured Learning Activity:
This Month's Featured Learning Activity:
Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.
Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing.
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