District research record · NCES 0403780
Higley Unified District
Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.
What the evidence confirms
Gifted Education
Students who qualify for the Gifted and Talented (GATE) program based on the CogAT assessment administered in second grade will begin GATE programming in 3rd grade.
How services work: Students receive instruction from experienced teachers who are gifted-endorsed or in the process of obtaining endorsement, ensuring a curriculum tailored to gifted students' learning needs.
How students are identified: Students who qualify for the Gifted and Talented (GATE) program based on the CogAT assessment administered in second grade will begin GATE programming in 3rd grade.
- Grades or coverage
- Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- official school district website
- Last reviewed
- September 6, 2026
State context
Arizona gifted education requirements
Arizona requires public school districts to identify gifted learners and provide an integrated, differentiated learning experience during the regular school day.
For families: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence. State criteria include qualifying scores in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning, while districts choose their local service model.
Geographic relationships
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