Education: Families Can Request For Testing For Gifted And Talented Exam

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Today is the first day for families to submit a request for testing for the Gifted and Talented exam.

All families interested in Gifted and Talented programs must submit a request in order to take the test. Students entering kindergarten, first, second or third grade can submit a request either online, in person at their public school, or at a Family Welcome Center. The deadline to file a request for testing is November 9th.

Families looking for more information on G&T programs should review the handbook online, which is available in all ten of the DOE’s languages. This year, for the first time, we have also printed translated copies of the handbook in 9 languages, and have distributed them at pre-K centers around the City. Handbooks contain a list of schools with G&T programs in the 2015-2016 school year. Please note that not all schools with G&T programs in 2015-2016 will have G&T programs in 2016-2017 and some schools not listed may start new G&T classes in 2016-2017. There will be Family Information Sessions in all boroughs between October 20 – 22. I’ve included the details about this information sessions below.

Families may access the G&T website for a detailed calendar of events, assessment and eligibility information, and resources. They can also call 718-935-2009 for more information.

Family Information Sessions

MANHATTAN
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 6-8pm
The High School of Fashion Industries
225 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10011
 
BRONX

Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 6-8pm
Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus
500 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
 
BROOKLYN
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 6-8pm
Clara Barton High School
901 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
 
QUEENS
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 6-8pm
Forest Hills High School
67-01 110th Street
Queens, NY 11375
 
STATEN ISLAND

Thursday, October 22, 2015, 6-8pm
P.S. 069 Daniel D. Tompkins
144 Keating Place
Staten Island, NY 10314

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