RISD elementary students in grades K-6 may test once per year to determine if they qualify for gifted/talented services. The window to refer your child/ren for testing opens October 3, 2025 and closes October 17, 2025. If you would like your child/ren to be tested to determine if they qualify for gifted/talented services, please complete the appropriate referral form linked below. If you’re not sure which learning community your child’s school is in, check here. Referrals will not be accepted outside the referral window.
- 2025-2026 Kindergarten Referral for GT Testing (all elementary campuses)
- 2025-2026 LHLC Grades 1, 3, & 4 Referral for GT Testing (Lake Highlands Learning Community only)
- 2025-2026 Grades 1, & 3-5 Referral for GT Testing (Berkner, Pearce, & Richardson Learning Communities)
Please see the information below to determine if you should refer your elementary school child/ren to participate in testing for potential gifted identification.
- kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, & 4th grade: referral form required
- 2nd grade: Please do not complete a referral. All RISD 2nd grade students are universally tested.
- 5th grade (Lake Highlands Learning Community only): Please do not complete a referral. All LHLC 5th grade students are universally tested.
- 6th grade: Please do not complete a referral. All 6th grade elementary students are universally tested.
- GT2 students: Students who are identified for GT2 services (30-45 minutes per week) may retest for potential qualification for GT3 services (2 hours per week). Referral form required if you want your GT2 child/ren to test.
- Please note: If your GT2 child/ren is in a universally tested grade, please do not complete a referral for them.
Elementary testing occurs on each campus throughout the late fall and winter. To learn more about testing timelines, please read this Smore newsletter. Your campus’ Advanced Learning Teacher will communicate specific testing dates with you as the testing window approaches.
Results for 5th grade (LHLC only) and 6th grade students will be shared January 16, 2026. Kindergarten test results will be shared with families and campuses on February 20, 2026. All other grade level test results will be shared on March 10, 2026. GT services will begin for all newly identified GT students in March 2026.
