2nd Grade Testing

Second Grade Universal Testing - Overview

• Assessments used to determine highly capable eligibility are the Cognitive Aptitude Test (CogAT), The Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and i-Ready Math and Reading. The winter i-Ready administration is replacing the IOWA Achievement test for elementary students beginning this year as the content assessment. Secondary students will continue to use the IOWA Achievement Test.
• i-Ready Reading will be administered January 12-26, and i-Ready Math will be administered February 6-17.
• The CogAT and TTCT will be administered in classrooms March 7 - March 10, 2023 during all four days.  
• Assessments will occur during the school day at your student's assigned school.  
• For eligible students SAGE (pull out)or MERLIN (self-contained) services will begin in the third grade year.
• Once students are identified in their 2nd grade year, they continue in the program through grade 12, unless they exit from the program.
• Please ensure contact information in Family Access is current.
• Sign up for the Weekly Bulletin to receive timely information about Highly Capable Screening for kindergarten and second grade students.
• Opt-Out of testing services by completing the following Opt-Out Form.

Private & Home Based Students - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

• Private/home based students who live in the Issaquah School District boundaries may participate in universal testing.
• Private/home based students will take i-Ready Reading and Math at the ISD Administrative building on select dates in January and February.  The Highly Capable Program Office will communicate directly with registered families.
• Private school and home-Based students will take the CogAT and TTCT assessments at the neighborhood ISD school with peers in classrooms March 7 - March 10, 2023.  You will be contacted with scheduling details mid- February by your neighborhood schools Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC) and you should plan to have your student test all four days. 
• NEW: Registration to participate is now online.  Register online HERE.

Testing Timeline 2022-23

January 12-26  i-Ready Reading  ENROLLED STUDENTS  Will take the i-Ready Reading Assessment in the classroom with peers during the district window which is January 12-26. The K-5 i-Ready Math testing window is February 6-17. Staff will be trained to provide a standard testing environment and follow a standardized implementation plan. Pre-Registered PRIVATE SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED STUDENTS Will take i-Ready tests at the ISD Administration Building. Please hold Wednesdays, January, 18th and 25th from 2pm - 4:30 pm - Reading. Logistics will be shared directly by email with participating families.

February 6 -17 i-Ready Math ENROLLED STUDENTS  Will take the i-Ready Math Assessment in the classroom with peers during the district window which is February 6-17. Staff will be trained to provide a standard testing environment and follow a standardized implementation plan. Pre-Registered PRIVATE SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED STUDENTS Will take i-Ready tests at the ISD Administration Building. Please hold Wednesdays, February 1st and 8th from 2pm -4:30pm - Math. Logistics will be shared directly by email with participating families.

March 7-10 Cognitive testing with full CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)  Creativity Testing with TTCT (Torrance Test of Creative Thinking) Pre-Registered PRIVATE SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED STUDENTS Will take both the CogAT and the TTCT at the neighborhood school.  Closer to the testing date individual schools will communicate their testing schedules during to families.

Mid-May Notification of eligibility to families via email and Family Access

September 2023-23 Services begin.