[blindkid] CoGat

[Allison Hilliker]

Hi all,

This topic is really interesting to me because I had a similar issue with getting into a gifted program myself when I was young. And that was over 20 years ago! It looks like not much has changed unfortunately.

I'm wondering, what tests do seem to be best for assessing gifted status among blind children? I did read Stephanie's article and liked it very much, but so many tests were mentioned that I'm not sure what to conclude about best practices for assessing potentially gifted blind students.

Stephanie, good for you for advocating so extensively for your daughter. That looked like a ton of work and stress and I'm glad you hung in there. What grade is Kendra in now? Is she still liking the gifted program? I imagine many of us would enjoy an update.

Best,
Allison






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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kieszak, Stephanie (CDC/ONDIEH/NCEH) via blindkid
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Subject: Re: [blindkid] CoGat

Are they using the CoGat as part of the testing for a gifted program?  If so, this article I had written might be of help. https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr32/2/fr320212.htm
Stephanie Kieszak-Holloway 

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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Traci Wilkerson via blindkid
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Cc: Traci Wilkerson <traci.mwd at gmail.com>
Subject: [blindkid] CoGat

Hello all! It is early in my fight to get my son tested with the CoGat or some equivalent, but I'm wondering what anyone else has done or used in replacement of this test?  Our county just automatically exempts VI population due to the many pictures included in this test.

Thanks!

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Traci Wilkerson
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