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Gifted testing in Charlotte County Public Schools

Charlotte gathers a body of evidence from several sources to identify gifted students. A classroom teacher or parent usually refers a student once the school's screening criteria are met. Students qualify under Plan A (IQ two standard deviations above the mean on an individual test, a majority of gifted characteristics and a need for the program) or as a member of an underrepresented group under the district's approved plan. Each gifted student has an Educational Plan, updated at least every three years.

Gifted education, grades K-12

Dates and requirements change. Always confirm with Charlotte County Public Schools directly. Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · Source: district website

The test: School screening criteria (not published); Source
Who takes it: By referral; grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Source
Testing window: Any time; School screening criteria (not published), grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Source
Published cutoff: 98th percentile; See how a child qualifies below Source

The school year, in order

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Any timeGrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: School screening criteria (not published), by school referral. Source
Not publishedGrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: Individual IQ test, students referred after screening. Source

How a child qualifies

Plan A: an IQ of 130 or more (two standard deviations above the mean, about the 98th percentile) on an individually given IQ test, plus a majority of gifted characteristics and a need for the program. Charlotte also identifies students from underrepresented groups under its approved district plan. Source

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Sources

Gifted (Charlotte County Public Schools) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
NCES Common Core of Data, 2023-24 district and school directories (district list and school ZIP codes) (checked Nov 3, 2026)

District information is compiled from public sources and may be incomplete, out of date or wrong. GiftedCub is not affiliated with Charlotte County Public Schools. Confirm testing windows, deadlines, eligibility criteria and cutoffs directly with the district or school before relying on them. GiftedCub is not responsible for missed deadlines or decisions based on this information.