Non-P-CCS Students (charter schools, private schools, homeschool and etc.) - Non-P-CCS students in grades 2-7 are eligible for TAG testing. A Nomination form IS required. A link to the TAG Nomination Form will be available on the TAG web page, November 5, 2026 through December 2, 2026.
The NWEA MAP Growth testing window for Non-P-CCS Students will be January 9, 2027 through January 23, 2027.
NWEA MAP Growth testing dates will be assigned after all nominations have been submitted.
Emails containing all testing information and a scheduling form with test date options will be sent out by December 10, 2026.
Families of students who earn a qualifying score on both the NWEA MAP Growth Reading and Math assessment will be notified via email (after the January testing window has closed) and will be given the opportunity to register for the CogAT.
Only NWEA MAP Growth scores administered by P-CCS will be considered.
Current P-CCS Students - A TAG Nomination form is NOT required. All P-CCS students in grades 2-7 will be assessed on the NWEA MAP Growth Reading and Math during the Fall and Spring.
The NWEA MAP Growth Fall testing window - September 21st through October 2nd.
The NWEA MAP Growth Spring testing window - March 8th through March 19th.
Teachers will administer the NWEA MAP Growth assessments during a normal school day.
Families of students who earn a qualifying score on both the NWEA MAP Growth Reading and Math assessment will be notified via email (after the Spring testing window has closed) and will be given the opportunity to register for the CogAT. Qualifying NWEA scores from either the Fall or Spring (in any combination) will be used.
