When will Highly Capable testing be administered?

During the months of November-January, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and IOWA Assessments will be administered to students in grades 1-4 who have been referred for testing. Regardless of who made the referral, written consent for testing must be provided by a parent/guardian. (This referral process is separate from the screening process that takes place in the fall in grades K, 1, and 5.)

Once parents/guardians are notified of the testing dates at their student's school, please note that attendance is important. If, however, your student is ill, please do not bring them to school on the testing day. A parent/guardian must notify the Highly Capable office within 24 hours of the missed testing date to reschedule the test during the testing window. Please send this notification to highlycapable@everettsd.org.

What will students experience during Highly Capable testing? 

Trained proctors will guide students through the CogAT and Iowa Assessments online using Chromebooks and headphones at the student's school. The students participating will have regular breaks and will be going to lunch and recess with their classmates. The tests will take the majority of a regular school day and do not require any special preparation or studying. However, you can encourage your student to answer all the questions, relax and do their “best work.” It’s always helpful for students to have a good night’s sleep before a test and a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Currently, the oral instructions and questions on the Highly Capable tests (CogAT and Iowa Assessments) are delivered in English only. They are not available in multiple languages at this time. The tests, however, do not require reading skills in the primary grades (1-2). Directions and questions are delivered orally via headset. 

What happens after Highly Capable testing?

The window for testing is from December to January. Once the window closes, a multidisciplinary selection committee meets to review student data. Parents/guardians will receive a letter following the committee meeting with test results and the committee’s recommendation for placement. 

For inquiries, contact: 
Highly Capable Program
Krystal Gil, Administrative Assistant
Lindsey de Carteret, Administrative Assistant
425-385-4033
highlycapable@everettsd.org