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CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Challenge Screening and Testing Process
2009-2010

  • All nominated students (current grades K-5) will be screened using the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Tests) and the Torrance Test of Creativity. Students scoring above 90% in at least one area (Verbal, Quantitative, Non-Verbal) of the CogAT will have the Multi-Disciplinary Committee review the test scores and other data to see if your student will qualify.

  • Testing takes place at Terrace Park. The test administrators are trained to look for other barriers to a true picture of a child's cognitive or creative ability, especially for the underserved or under represented populations of our District.
  • Barriers could be emerging English language, cultural background or any other factor that might distort the test. Notes will be made by the test administrator and shared with the Program Administrator. If there is a reason to believe that we need to look at this child's ability in some other way, the information will be reviewed by the Multi-Disciplinary Selection team.

  • See Test Calendar and check website in October for further testing details.