American Academy is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 6th grade (November).
As part of this process, ALL students in second grade who have not been identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of November 3, 2025. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Coordinator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Please reach out to Karen Billings (Castle Pines), Ashley Folkman (Lincoln Meadows) or Kristen Foery (Motsenbocker), Gifted and Talented Coordinators, at [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected], with questions.