Highly Capable
Announcements
1st Grade Universal Screening Notification
Shoreline School District (SSD)’s Highly Capable (HiCap) Program is designed to meet the learning needs of students with exceptionally high academic abilities and needs.
All 1st-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Screener in mid November/early December 2026 at their home school during the school day. Screener results, along with additional achievement data, will be evaluated to determine eligibility for further testing and potential identification for HiCap Services starting in 2nd grade.
To opt your student out of HiCap testing and placement, please submit the Grade 1 Universal Screener Opt-Out Form by October 31, 2026.
2026 Fall New Student Testing
Families of students who participated in fall new student testing will receive their student's notification of eligibility from the Highly Capable office on Friday afternoon, 10/9 through ParentSquare.
Annual Timeline for Identification
Wanting to know the annual process for universal and referral identification for the highly capable program? See the Identification page.
Interested in Knowing More About Our Programs and Services?
Take a look at our 2026 presentations:
Contact Information
Email: highlycapable@ssd412.org
Phone: 206-393-4771
Ellen Kaje, Ph.D., Director of Categorical Programs and Academic Support
Lynn Gardiner, M.Ed., NBCT, Instructional Specialist for Highly Capable Services
Kristine Lemmé, M.Ed., Highly Capable and Assessment Specialist