Grade 3 Universal Gifted Screening - Consent for Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT)

Oct 3, 2026

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Notification letter to Grade 3 parents/guardians at Givins/Shaw Public School regarding the Toronto District School Board’s Gifted Program screening process. It explains that entry to the Gifted Program begins in Grade 4 and that eligibility involves results from the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT), which is not curriculum-based. Parents are asked to complete and return a consent form by September 19, 2016, for Step 1 of the CCAT during September 26–30.

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Re: Consent for Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT)

CCAT purpose and use of results

Test administration and return deadline

Consent form details and privacy note

September 15,2016 Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade Three Students at Givins/Shaw PS: Each year the Toronto District School Board examines ways in which to make our specialized programs moreaccessible and equitable. One of the Intensive Support Programs(ISP's)that has been given particular attention is the one for students whohave met the criteria for the exceptionality of Giftedness.In the TDSB,the Gifted Program begins in Grade 4.Asmuch as there are many factors involved in determining whether a student will meet the criteria for the giftedexceptionality,a key component of the decision stems from the student's results on the Canadian CognitiveAbilities Test(CCAT).The CCAT is not curriculum-based but focuses more on areas of the student's learnedreasoning abilities. This year,as a way of ensuring that all students in the TDSB in Grade 3 have the possibility of being considered forthe Gifted Program,every student will have the chance to complete the first step of the CCAT.Depending uponresults of step one,the student may be given the opportunity to complete the subsequent steps to determinewhether or not they would meet the necessary criteria.Eventually,this could lead to an offer of placement for agifted program in the 2017/18 school year. Throughout the process,parents would be contacted by the school in order to ensure that al information is sharedas transparently as possible. Across the TDSB,all grade 3 students wil have the opportunity to complete step one of the CCAT between thedates of September 26-30,2016.The CCAT will be administered in three separate half hour sessions.Ifyou wishyour child to participate,please just complete the attached consent form and return it to your child's home roomteacher.We ask that ali consent forms be returned no later than Monday,September 19,2016.Once we havereceived all the forms,we will determine the specific dates and times for the administration of the test atGivins/Shaw.The staff at Givins/shaw will emphasize with the students that the intention of this test is to providea better understanding of the manner in which they think and should not be the cause of any concern whatsoever. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions. a Dan Taylor Principal School Name'Givins/Shaw Puhlic School Dear Grade 3 Parent(s)/Guardian(s): # Re:Consent for Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test(CCAT) We are requesting consent for your son/daughter to take the Canadian Cognitive AbilitiesTest,astandardized group test of ability The results of this test will be used by school personnel to gain a better understanding of yourchild's needs.Central staff may also use test results to establish a basis for the evaluation ofexisting programs and assist in planning appropriate curriculum and instructional programs at thesystem level.Individual test results will be treated confidentially and any data used for purposesof reporting to the public will be done genericaily without disclosure of identifying information. This test willbe administered by school personnel and willnot involve anyone from outside theschool. Would you please indicate on the bottom portion of this form your consent for this testing of yourchild,and return it to me as soon as possible.A copy of the results will be placed in your chiid'sOntario Student Record. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Yours Dan Taylor Principal # Consent for Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test(CCAT) do□Ido not □ give consent for my I, Son/daughter, to take the Canadian Cognitive # Abilities Test (CCAT) Name of School Signature Date Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of The Education Act and will be used for the purpose of registeringappropriate authorization for the student's participation in CCAT testing.Test results may be used at a system level for evaluationand development purposes.If you wish to review the results

FAQs

What is the CCAT screening for Grade 3 students?

The screening provides an opportunity for Grade 3 students to be considered for the Gifted Program by completing Step 1 of the CCAT.

When will the CCAT be administered and how many sessions are there?

Step 1 of the CCAT will be administered between September 26 and 30, 2016 in three separate half-hour sessions.

What is required from parents to allow a child to participate?

Parents must complete the attached consent form and return it no later than Monday, September 19, 2016, to the child’s home room teacher.

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