RISD elementary students in grades K-6 may test once per year to determine if they qualify for Gifted/Talented (GT) services. The referral window opens October 4, 2024 and closes October 18, 2024. Click here to complete the referral form during the window. (The referral form will not accept responses once the window closes). Parents. please see below to determine if you should complete the referral form for your elementary school child to participate in testing for potential gifted identification.
- Grades Kinder, 1, 3 and 4: Referral form required.
- Grade 2: Referral form NOT required. All RISD second grade students are universally tested.
- Grade 5 in Lake Highlands Learning Community: Referral form NOT required. All LHLC fifth grade students are universally tested.
- Grade 5 in Berkner, Pearce, or Richardson Learning Communities: referral form required.
- Grade 6 in Berkner, Pearce, or Richardson Learning Communities: referral form NOT required. All sixth grade students at elementary schools 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 for parent who would like their current GT2 child to test.
Please note: All grade 2 and 5 (Lake Highlands Learning Community) or grade 2 and 6 (Berkner, Pearce, and Richardson Learning Communities) students are automatically tested, including GT2 students. It is not necessary to complete a referral form for GT2 children if they are in these grades.
Elementary testing occurs on each campus throughout the late fall and winter. To learn more about testing timelines, please read this newsletter. Your campus’ Advanced Learning Teacher will communicate specific testing dates with you as the testing window approaches.
Kindergarten test results will be shared with families and campuses on February 28, 2025. All other grade level test results will be shared on March 7, 2025. Please be sure the email address on file with your child’s school is up to date to ensure you receive these communications.
