Gifted Testing
Tempe Elementary Schools is committed to providing all students with the opportunities and resources that bring about eye-opening discovery.
In alignment with Arizona standards, students qualify for giftedness in three recognized areas: Verbal, Quantitative, and Non-Verbal/ Spatial. To best serve all students, we offer gifted testing throughout the year upon request.
Testing Timeline for the 2024-2025 School Year :
| Date of Screener | Deadline to Request Testing | Grade Levels |
|---|---|---|
| August 12 - August 23, 2024 | August 7, 2024 | K, 1st, 3rd, 5th |
| October 15 - November 1, 2024 | N/A - Universal Screening Window | 2nd & 4th |
| February 18 - February 28, 2025 | February 12, 2025 | K, 1st, 3rd, 5th |
Interested in having your child screened for gifted?
Submit a Request for Gifted Testing
Universal Gifted Screening
All 2nd and 4th grade students are prescreened for giftedness at their school between October 15 and November 1.
Students will complete the state board approved test, called the Cognitive Abilities Test, selected by the Arizona Department of Education. The prescreener will indicate which students are recommended to complete the entire test.
If parents/guardians do not want their child to participate in this screener, they must contact their students’ school prior to the test to opt-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will my student need to test each year to stay in the PACE program?
- My child was in a gifted program in another district, will they automatically be in the gifted program here in Tempe?
- If we move to another school, will my student continue to receive gifted services?
- How do I best prepare my student for testing?
Will my student need to test each year to stay in the PACE program?
My child was in a gifted program in another district, will they automatically be in the gifted program here in Tempe?
If we move to another school, will my student continue to receive gifted services?
How do I best prepare my student for testing?
Going Above and Beyond for Students
While the state of Arizona mandates that schools provide gifted services for students who score in the 97th percentile and higher on a state approved test, Tempe Elementary Schools provides gifted services for students who score in or above the 94th percentile.
We believe this opens doors for more students to benefit from challenging opportunities, allowing them to unlock their boundless potential.
Contact Us
Amy Evans
Interim Gifted Coordinator
Email Amy Evans
(480) 730-7357