Stillwater Area Schools Post CogAT Testing, GT Identification Dates 2015-2016
CogAT testing and GT identification dates for 2015-2016 students in elementary have been announced, as posted at the Stillwater Area Public Schools website:
Only students with parent permission will be assessed.
Testing accommodations will be considered only for students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
Parents and/or teachers may request CogAT testing for any student.
Full scale scores from outside IQ tests will be considered if they are completed by a professional included on this list.
2015-16 Important Dates:
October 30, 2015: Teachers send home CogAT permission slips
November 5, 2015: CogAT Testing Parent Permission Form Due
Week of November 9, 2015: CogAT Testing Window
January 8, 2016: Mailing to parents on GATE qualification
January 22, 2016: GATE applications due
February 3, 2016: Decision deadline for GATE participation for the 2016-17 school year
February 22, 2016: GATE school Open House for parents at Oak Park Elementary 5:30-6:30
February 23, 2016: Student visit for GATE school 8:55-10:35 at Oak Park Elementary
March 18, 2016: Gifted Talented Cluster qualification notice to parents
What is the CogAT? Visit the Testing & Evaluation section of our Resources.