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Richardson ISD gifted-testing referrals open through Oct. 13

Parents of Richardson ISD elementary students can refer children for gifted and talented testing from Sept. 29 through Oct. 13, with automatic testing for some grades and separate rules by learning community, the district said.

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September 29, 20261 min read

Richardson ISD’s elementary gifted-and-talented testing referral window is open through Oct. 13. The district says it will not accept referrals outside that period.

In the Lake Highlands learning community, families need a referral for kindergarten and grades 1, 3 and 4. Second- and fifth-graders are tested automatically.

In the Berkner, Pearce and Richardson learning communities, referrals are required for kindergarten and grades 1 and 3 through 5. Second- and sixth-graders are tested automatically.

Students receiving GT2 services may be referred to retest for GT3, except in the grades already scheduled for automatic testing.

Campus testing will take place in late fall and winter. The district’s Sept. 29 announcement links to the appropriate forms, and Advanced Learning Teachers will provide specific testing dates.

Source: Richardson ISD

https://web.risd.org/home/2026-2027-elementary-gt-testing-referral-window/

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