The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is given to all second grade students in CMS in September. Students who score 96% or higher are automatically certified for the TD Program. Students who score between 87% and 95% will take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), with parent permission. Students who average CogAT and ITBS equals 93% or higher certify for the TD Program. Students whose CogAT scores are 92%-95%, but did not qualify through the ITBS testing, will be given the opportunity to go through the portfolio process along with students who have 3 GRS t-scores above 65.