Identification Process
A comprehensive identification process for identifying students for gifted and/or talented services includes multiple assessments:
- Screener Assessments
- Ability Assessments
- Achievement Assessments
- Performance classroom assessments
- Parent Observation
- Teacher Observation
Assessment Schedule, Types, and Purpose
Assessment |
Grade Levels |
Use of Assessment Data |
Frequency of Assessment |
How Results May Be Shared with Parents/Guardians |
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Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Available in English and Spanish |
K-12 |
Used to measure students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal. |
As requested by the Learning Support Team. There are fall, winter, and spring testing windows. |
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Curriculum Assessments; Grade-Level / Content Area Classroom Common Assessments |
PK-12 |
Used to analyze student academic performance |
Varies |
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Wisconsin Forward Exam |
Grades 3-8 |
State-required assessment |
Once annually in the spring |
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ACT |
Grade 11 |
State-required assessment |
Statewide in spring for juniors; students may opt to register for the test at additional times |
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ACT Aspire |
Grades 9-10 |
State-required assessment |
Once annually in the spring |
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