Who and which grades
Published coverageIdentification begins Grade 4; screening covers Grades 3-7
Los Alamitos Unified School District parent navigator Official local sources · reviewed 2026-09-08
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Los Alamitos universally screens Grade 3 with family consent and accepts parent or teacher requests in Grades 4-7 through a two-tier process.
Independent from Los Alamitos Unified School District. Official district instructions always control.
What the official record confirms
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Know the route.
Applicable school year: 2026-27. Bloomfield separates official requirements from our preparation guidance.
How students are considered
Published processOLSAT testing occurs in January-February and the identification committee reviews forms, work samples, achievement records, and standardized results through May.
What service can look like
Published modelIdentified students receive differentiated core instruction, including higher-level thinking, leadership, and collaborative project work.
Your starting checklist
Turn the published process into clear next steps.
Confirm current instructions with the district before submitting. Bloomfield does not predict placement or reproduce protected assessments.
01For Grade 3, provide written consent during fall conferences.
02For Grades 4-7, request screening through the school.
03Provide work samples and relevant achievement evidence.
04Request the committee result and classroom differentiation plan.
Primary sources
Read the published language yourself.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08. Program rules can change; verify the current school year with Los Alamitos Unified School District before acting.