10/08/2025
🎯 Sarasota County Families — Gifted Testing Deadlines Are Approaching!
If you’re considering private gifted testing for your child, now’s the time to act! Sarasota County Schools have several important deadlines for families interested in gifted magnet programs for the 2026–2027 school year:
đź“… Key Dates to Know:
Jan 16, 2026: Deadline to request gifted screening and evaluation for gifted magnet consideration completed by the districted school.
Mar 27, 2026: Deadline to inform the districted school that a private evaluation will be submitted. This will allow the school to complete gifted rating scales and other required components by the submission deadline (for magnet programming only).
Apr 10, 2026: Deadline to submit all required documents to the districted school, such as private evaluation, gifted rating scales, points for gifted magnet program entry, and the Florida In-County Resident Gifted Magnet Application.
✨ COPE currently has availability for private gifted evaluations — helping families avoid the holiday rush and stay ahead of deadlines!
For full details and official information, visit the Sarasota County Schools website here 👇
[https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/gifted-magnet]
📍If you’re planning to apply for the gifted magnet program, it’s crucial to begin the process early so your child’s evaluation and paperwork are completed before the deadlines!