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2019-2020 EXPO Testing Schedule
Referral Forms are available from the EXPO Specialist on each campus, the Campus GT Contact Person at each high school, and on the website under the EXPO Forms link. Referral Forms are available at any time for students in grade one through five. Referral Forms are available for kindergarten students during the designated time listed below. Referral Forms are available for secondary students during the designated referral period and must be returned by the last day of the referral period.
Kindergarten Referrals
Nov. 1 - Nov. 15
Referral form must be turned in to campus EXPO Specialist by Nov. 16.
Kindergarten Testing
Dec. 3 - Jan. 31
Elementary Referrals (Grades 1 - 5)
Ongoing throughout the year
The last day that referrals will be accepted for fall testing is October 11, 2019.
The last day that referrals will be accepted for spring testing is February 15, 2019.
Elementary Testing (Grades 1 - 5)
Aug. 26 - Sept. 20 Transfer students
Oct. 21 - Nov. 15 Window - Fall testing for 1st - 5th
Feb. 18 - Apr. 25 Window - Spring testing for 1st - 5th
Secondary Referral Periods
Fall
Sept. 23 – Oct. 10
Referral form must be turned in to campus EXPO Specialist by Oct. 10, 2020.
Spring
Jan. 13 – Feb. 14
Referral form must be turned in to campus EXPO Specialist by Feb. 14, 2020.
Secondary EXPO Testing Dates
Sept. 14 (Transfer Testing) at 1212 Bolivar St., Denton, TX 76201
Oct. 15 - Nov. 1 - on campus
Feb. 18 - Mar. 27 - on campus