2022-2023. Shoreline will screen all kindergarten and 1st grade students. Students who qualify for additional testing are invited to participate in the full battery assessment. Students in grades 2 and above may refer their student for screening and assessment.

New students may also test in the summer or at the beginning of the school year (New Student Testing Only). 

What is Screening? During screening, the Highly Capable Department reviews recently-collected student-level data. Screener data may include the CogAT Screener, classroom observation data, WaKIDS data, DIBELS, i-Ready scores, etc. Students who meet or exceed the screening criteria for their grade and have parent/guardian permission to participate in testing will move on to assessment. For 2022-2023, Shoreline will review screening data for all Kindergarten and 1st grade students.

What is Assessment? Students who meet or exceed the screening threshold are invited to test. During assessment, additional tests may be administered. These assessments may include the CogAT (screener, post screener, or complete) and/or Iowa assessments.

 New Students Only

• Eligibility opportunity in Summer and Early Fall for NEW SHORELINE STUDENTS ONLY who have not already been tested for Highly Capable Services for this year.
• Students determined eligible for Highly Capable Services will begin receiving services during the current school year.
• Students entering grade 1 may participate in a Portfolio Review to determine eligibility.
• Students entering grade 2 and above in fall 2022 may register for assessment. 

Kindergarten 

• Screening of all kindergarten students in the fall
• Students determined eligible for Highly Capable Services will participate in the Primary Enrichment Program (PEP) in spring 2023.
• Services will continue through the end of first grade. 

Grade 1

• Screening of all first grade students in the fall 
• Students who meet the screening threshold will be invited to participate in further assessment.
• Students must have parental/guardian consent to participate in assessment
• Students determined eligible for services may begin receiving services in fall 2023.

Grade 2+ 

• Students need to register to request to have data reviewed for screening
• Students who have parental/ guardian consent and meet the screening threshold will be invited to participate in assessment.
• Students determined eligible for the Highly Capable Program will begin receiving services in fall 2023.