Objective and subjective data assessments are used for Gifted and Talented Program placement. Assessment tools may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Ability test

• Achievement test

• Analytical assessment

• Verbal assessment

• Observation Inventories completed by both teachers and parents.

Frisco ISD is unable to use assessments conducted outside of a school environment, such as those conducted by a private counselor or clinician, in place of District Assessments.  However, all data is welcome to provide a well-rounded picture of a student when making decisions for gifted and talented placement.

Frisco ISD does not support test preparation courses and/or materials as they frequently skew test results making it far more difficult to determine appropriate placement for each student. It has been observed in some students that "practicing" for abilities and achievement tests results in test anxiety on the day of the test. Parents are encouraged to relay to their children that the test(s) they are taking will provide information to the school district about how to best provide for their educational needs.

Frisco ISD does not provide any information that may potentially invalidate student scores or pertinent information obtained from assessing our students. We have an agreement with our testing vendor to keep contents of the assessments secure and confidential. Providing form numbers and/or levels will diminish the integrity of the assessments we use.