Austin ISD screens students in grades K-12 based on nominations received and permission to test. The calendar below shows the nomination window for specific grade bands and screening activities to be conducted at the campus by the campus GT Advocate. The first step in the process is to complete the Checklist for Parents and turn it in to the campus GT Advocate at your child's school during the nomination window for your child's grade level. Campus GT Advocates are not required to accept these forms for your child's grade level before the nomination window opens or after the nomination window closes.
GATE Assessment Calendar 2019–20
| Assessment Process | Grades 3–5 | Grades K-2 & 6–12 |
|---|---|---|
|
Student GT Referral Window |
September 9 –20 | November 4–15 |
|
Review Talent Explore students for GT Referrals |
September 9 –20 | November 4 –15 |
|
Parent Permission to Test |
September 23–27 | December 2–13 |
|
CogAT Orders and Set-Up |
September 30–October 14 | December 9 –January 10 |
|
Online Testing |
October 14–November 8 | January 13–February 14 |
|
Teacher Observation of Students |
October 14–November 8 | January 13–February 14 |
|
Campus Decision-Making Committee Meetings |
November 11–December 5 | February 18–28 |
| Services Begin for Newly Identified GT and TE Students Date entered into TEAMS/PEIMS for beginning of services |
December 1 | March 1 |
|
Parent Notification Letters |
December 6 | March 2 |
| Input GT and TE Student Profiles into TEAMS Completed by the principal-designated contact on campus |
December 19 |
March 13 |
Debi Torres, Elementary Gifted Education Coordinator: debi.torres@austinisd.org, 512-414-0155
Victoria Kelly, Secondary Gifted Education Coordinator: victoria.kelly@austinisd.org, 512-414-2031
Delaine Canales, Advanced Academics Data Processor: delaine.canales@austinisd.org, 512-414-0139