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Why is CogAT the national leader in measuring student ability?

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A Bridge to Equity with Ability Data: A Colorado Case Study

Discover how one district employs CogAT to differentiate between student ability and achievement to accurately inform decisions for gifted programs, special education programs, and ESL programs and to guide instruction consistently across every classroom.

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Introducing Form 8

Highlighting the items, test design, and equity and accessibility features in CogAT Forms 7 and 8 and the benefits of equivalent forms.

How can my district administer CogAT equitably?

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Universal Screening in Gifted and Talented Identification

See the research behind universal screening and how to implement with fidelity.

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Getting Value and Equity from Your Universal Screening Process

Learn the differences between universal screening instruments and what to look for when implementing them.

What steps can my district take with CogAT data insights to increase equity?

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Why and How to Use Local Norms

See examples of why local norms can be valuable to districts whose typical students perform well above or well below national averages and learn how local norms may help with expanding the diversity of students identified.

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Local Norms: A Closer Look

Dig deeper and study examples of when local norms will and will not improve representation. We will contrast the impact of district-level norms compared to local norms based on school building.

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Using Score Profiles to Differentiate Instruction

See how to maximize the benefits of your CogAT administration by using the unique Ability Profile.