SOAR
Gifted and Talented Department
Gifted and Talented Department
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 31st, 2023
Universal Screening - Kinder and 2nd grade
The Gifted and Talented (GT) Department implements a universal screening each fall semester to aid in the identification and programming of students for the purpose of gifted education services. All DPS students in grades kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th are included in the screening for Gifted and Talented services and/or identification.
Kinder- November 6, 7 and 8 using NNAT3 test
2nd grade - November 13,14 and 15 using NGAT test
If you are NOT interested in your student to take the test, please fill out OPT OUT FORM.
GIFTED and TALENTED - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER- click here
October 10th, 2023
September 29th, 2023
Early Access to Kindergarten and 1st grade SY24-25
Application Interest Form Opens Oct. 1st
For more information click HERE:
The Early Access Application process is open to families residing in Denver County and/or families whose students are already attending a DPS school (including charters) for preschool.
Testing Information
Universal Screening -Kinder and 2nd grade
All DPS students who are enrolled in kindergarten and 2nd grade will be administered a universal screening with the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT3), the Naglieri General Abilities Test (NGAT). For more information click here
SOAR Testing Dates:
Kinder: November 6,7 and 8
2nd grade: November 12, 13 and 14
Families have the right to opt their child out of testing. Opt outs may be submitted to the Opt Out Form, or in a letter or email to the GT teacher. All opt-outs MUST be in writing .
If you would like your child to opt out, please fill out this form and email the GT teacher n_martinez-picon@dpsk12.net
Nominate your child for magnet eligibility
Students who are in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades may participate in nominated cognitive testing. Families or teachers (with parent/guardian's permission) may nominate a child for testing by submitting the Google Form.
Students nominated for cognitive testing will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), which assesses students on three subtests: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal.
The deadline for fall CogAT testing nominations is fast approaching. No nominations will be accepted following the October 13 deadline.