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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since the GT testing in Fairfax County Public Schools is administered in both second and third grades, how does FCPS handle new students that enroll in their schools who haven't taken the GT test?[/quote]

Check out the specifics in the parent packet:

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/forms.shtml

For Students Not Enrolled in FCPS

This packet contains information regarding screening, testing, and identification procedures is for parents/guardians of students who are not enrolled in FCPS and who would like their child screened for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) (Level IV).   This packet explains the screening process and provides the deadlines to be met.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/packet/ParentInformationPacketnonFCPS.pdf

[quote=Anonymous]I read on their site about a reference to a psychologist at George Mason University that conducts educational, IQ, and GT testing.  However, that site does not mention the cost.  Should I have my child tested by an independent psychologist before the start of third grade?  Also, has anyone ever had their child tested by the psychologists at George Mason or any other independent psychologist?  If so, how much do the GT tests cost?[/quote]

Since you are relocating over the summer, I would arrive with the testing already done. Personally I would go with an independent psychologist vs. GMU (who uses graduate students for testing), but that's just a matter of preference. WISC-IV testing is in the range of $375 - $475. (Not sure about NNAT or CogAT testing.)

You may want to contact the AAP office directly and ask for advice:

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/directory.shtml

Dr. Carol V. Horn
K-12 Program Coordinator
Carol.Horn@fcps.edu

FAIRFAX RIDGE BUILDING
3877 Fairfax Ridge Rd - 3rd Floor
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 423-4740 
(703) 279-5208 (Fax)[/quote]

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