CogAT screening

Due to issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including continuously changing health and safety environment guidelines, in-person assessments will not be administered this year. Instead, we are moving to remote online testing for the current eligibility cycle. As part of the eligibility screening process, the CogAT screener will be administered in January 2021. Below is an overview of the CogAT screener for all applicants, as well as LWSD 1st grade students.

• All assessments given online (similar to SBA)
• Universal screening for current LWSD 1st graders (January 2021) administered remotely by classroom teachers using Teams. Elementary sites determine specific dates within the screening window.
• 2020-21 Applicants screening – tentative dates below
  • Private/home school students – January 2021    
  • LWSD students in 5th grade applicants – January 2021 
  • LWSD students in 6th and 7th grade applicants – January 2021
  • LWSD students in K, 2-4 applicants – January 2021

Families will be sent information via email specific to their student’s test event including date, time, and technology requirements for completing the assessment.

Students who meet the screening criteria will receive email notification from the Accelerated Programs Department regarding next steps in the eligibility process. Notifications are anticipated to be emailed to families two to three weeks after screening is complete. The quest@lwsd.org email address continues to be the most efficient method of communication with our department.