Testing and Identification Timeline for Students Attending FCPS
Advanced Academic Programs
Testing Schedule
Schools administer tests to all FCPS students according to the timeline below. Students must be enrolled in and attending FCPS in order to be tested. One ability test score is required for the screening process.
October 7-31, 2024
Cognitive Abilities Tests (CogAT) administered to:
- All students in Grade 2
- Students in grades 3-7 with no score on file, not centrally eligible for Full-Time services, and
- Select students who are requesting a one-time retest*.
November 12-26, 2024
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) administered to:
- Certain students in Grades 2-7 who do not have an ability test score on file,
- Select students who are requesting a one-time retest*.
*The one-time retest option for the NNAT or CogAT test is an option for families who feel their student did not perform well on the ability test for a variety of reasons.
November 12-December 13, 2024
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test administered to all students in Grade 1.
Limited exemptions are available based on IEP decisions.
March 3-21, 2025
Cognitive Abilities Test administered to:
- Certain students in Grades 2-7 with no score on file who are going through central screening for Full-Time services.
No parent-elected retake opportunities are available in this window.
Retakes
FCPS policy permits one retake of one ability test per student.
Parents and guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or NNAT by contacting the school's Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) or assistant principal.
Identification Schedule: Fall 2024
For FCPS students newly enrolled in FCPS and attending after January 2024.
October 15, 2024
Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form for new FCPS students in Grades 3-7 (enrolled after January 2024) due to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).
December 2024
- Central Screening Committee meets
- Eligibility decisions sent
January 10, 2025
Appeals due to AAP office
January 29, 2025
Eligible students in Grades 3-8 may attend Full-Time AAP sites beginning the second semester.
Identification Schedule: Spring 2025
December 15, 2024
- Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grade 2 who are not Universal Screener referral candidates and students in Grades 3–7 due to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).
- PLEASE NOTE:
- Universal Screener referral candidates are announced in early December.
- If you would like your student screened you may submit a referral from August 21 to December 15, 2024. No exceptions to the referral deadline are made.
March 2025
Central Screening Committee meets
April 3-4, 2025
Eligibility decisions sent
April 7-May 2, 2025
AAP orientations are held at Full-Time AAP sites (elementary school only).
May 1, 2025
Appeals due to the AAP office.
Fall 2025
Eligible students in Grades 3-8 may attend Full-Time AAP sites beginning first semester.