Districts / VA
Arlington Public Schools: gifted testing
Advanced Academics and Talent Development (gifted services)
Grades K-12APS gives the NNAT3 to all first graders and the CogAT to all second graders. Students who reach a benchmark score on these universal screeners are automatically screened for gifted services unless parents opt out. Anyone can also refer a student once a year, by April 1; a school committee reviews a portfolio of evidence.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNAT | 1 | All students tested | November 4 - December 4, 2026 | source |
| CogAT | 2 | All students tested | January 11 - March 12, 2027 | source |
| CogAT | 3, 4, 5 | Students with no previous CogAT | January 11 - March 12, 2027 | source |
Published criteria
- The benchmark score for automatic screening is not published. Identification uses a holistic case study by a school-based committee (ability tests, achievement, observations and work samples). source
Deadlines
- Referral deadline (2027-04-01): Referrals are due April 1 (or the first school day after spring break if April 1 falls during it). A student can be screened once a year. source
Appeals / retesting: Level One: a written appeal to the principal within 10 instructional days of the committee's decision. Level Two: a written appeal to the Director of Advanced Academics and Talent Development within 10 instructional days of meeting the principal. source
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