{"id":39416,"date":"2026-09-29T15:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonHeightsES\/2026-2027-elementary-gt-testing-referral-window\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:39:48","slug":"2026-2027-elementary-gt-testing-referral-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonHeightsES\/2026-2027-elementary-gt-testing-referral-window\/","title":{"rendered":"2026-2027 Elementary GT Testing Referral Window","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">RISD elementary students may test once per year to determine if they qualify for gifted\/talented (GT) services.&nbsp; <strong>The window to refer your child\/ren for testing opens September 29, 2026 and closes October 13, 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp; If you would like your child\/ren to be tested to determine if they qualify for GT services, please complete the appropriate referral form linked below.&nbsp; Referrals will not be accepted outside the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScI1b2y_SmAXg-JhWzxz2P2JRQePD6G8UYBDewR_zY5e9HBEA\/viewform?usp=header\">2026-2027 Kindergarten Referral for GT Testing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeM3AExD7Gj6AzLWaFzL68fXtYKJQYgd54U4KCVIIftHVw1OQ\/viewform?usp=header\">2026-2027 LHLC Grades 1, 3, &amp; 4 Referral for GT Testing<\/a> (Lake Highlands Learning Community)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeT7opM_6gwgFCspwbMuYpVawvDqefB_KJxFNqnTXTB8_7w0A\/viewform?usp=dialog\">2026-2027 Grades 1 &amp; 3-5 Referral for GT Testing<\/a> (Berkner, Pearce, and Richardson Learning Communities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the information below to determine if you should refer your elementary school child\/ren to participate in testing for potential gifted identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Lake Highlands Learning Community<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades:<\/strong> referral form required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2nd grade:<\/strong> Do not complete a referral.\u00a0 All RISD 2nd grade students are tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5th grade:<\/strong> Do not complete a referral.\u00a0 All 5th grade students are tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>GT2 students:<\/strong> Students who are identified for GT2 services (30-45 minutes per week) may retest for potential qualification for GT3 services (2 hours per week).\u00a0 Referral form required if you want your GT2 child\/ren to test.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> All 2nd and 5th grade students are automatically tested, including GT2 students.\u00a0 Do not complete a referral for your GT2 child\/ren if they are in these grades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Berkner, Pearce, and Richardson Learning Communities<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd-5th grades:<\/strong> referral form required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2nd grade:<\/strong> Do not complete a referral.\u00a0 All RISD 2nd grade students are tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>6th grade:<\/strong> Do not complete a referral.\u00a0 All 6th grade students are tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>GT2 students:<\/strong> Students who are identified for GT2 services (30-45 minutes per week) may retest for potential qualification for GT3 services (2 hours per week).\u00a0 Referral form required if you want your GT2 child\/ren to test.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> All 2nd and 6th grade students are automatically tested, including GT2 students.\u00a0 Do not complete a referral for your GT2 child\/ren if they are in these grades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Elementary testing occurs on each campus throughout the late fall and winter.&nbsp; To learn more about testing timelines, please read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentsquare.com\/feeds\/86970810\">this ParentSquare newsletter<\/a>.&nbsp; Advanced Learning Teachers will communicate specific testing dates with you as the testing window approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RISD elementary students may test once per year to determine if they qualify for gifted\/talented (GT) services.  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