The application window for highly capable services closed on November 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. after being open for almost six weeks. We do not accept late applications. Families are encouraged to apply in the fall of 2021 if they are still interested in the highly capable services. Between the application deadline and the actual testing there is a large amount of document processing and scheduling that occurs. The testing company also has deadlines we need to adhere to in order for testing to be completed prior to moving on to the second round of testing.  

As with all things across the district, COVID-19 has required us to make several changes to our normal practices, one example would be the application window. We were not able to set up specific dates for assessments as the company that provides our assessments did not have a remote option ready for use at the beginning of the school year. We postponed our application window until we were sure we would be able to complete the assessments and eligibility given the current remote requirements. 

Due to the delay, we chose to increase the application window from twenty days to six weeks. During that time, we posted information in the local online newspapers, added information to all of the district webpage banners, included information in the bimonthly parent communication newsletter, and updated our webpage regularly as our plans continued to solidify. Families that reached out to the Accelerated Programs department for information and updates were continuously encouraged to check our webpage for the most current information.

To date, we have scheduled all LWSD first grade students to take the CogAT screener in January and families have been notified of assigned date and time. We will continue to schedule screening for private school and LWSD kindergarten, and second thru fourth grade students. Please watch your email for more information.