Center of Psychotherapy & Evaluation - COPE

10/14/2025

Don’t miss out on these great virtual opportunities to learn more about gifted eligibility and the magnet school process in Sarasota County! 👇

Interested in learning more about Gifted Eligibility & the Magnet School Process? Parents and guardian are invited to join us for an ESE Parent Learning Opportunity on Gifted Eligibility & the Magnet School Process.

💻 Two convenient Zoom sessions:
▪️ Friday, Oct. 24 | 12–1 p.m.
▪️ Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 6–7 p.m.

✅ Learn about requirements, deadlines, and the process for gifted eligibility and magnet schools.

👉 Click here to join: https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/85425375190

For questions, contact the ESE Department at (941) 927-9000.

10/08/2025

🎯 Sarasota County Families — Gifted Testing Deadlines Are Approaching!

If you’re considering private gifted testing for your child, now’s the time to act! Sarasota County Schools have several important deadlines for families interested in gifted magnet programs for the 2026–2027 school year:

📅 Key Dates to Know:

Jan 16, 2026: Deadline to request gifted screening and evaluation for gifted magnet consideration completed by the districted school.

Mar 27, 2026: Deadline to inform the districted school that a private evaluation will be submitted. This will allow the school to complete gifted rating scales and other required components by the submission deadline (for magnet programming only).

Apr 10, 2026: Deadline to submit all required documents to the districted school, such as private evaluation, gifted rating scales, points for gifted magnet program entry, and the Florida In-County Resident Gifted Magnet Application.

✨ COPE currently has availability for private gifted evaluations — helping families avoid the holiday rush and stay ahead of deadlines!

For full details and official information, visit the Sarasota County Schools website here 👇
[https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/gifted-magnet]

📍If you’re planning to apply for the gifted magnet program, it’s crucial to begin the process early so your child’s evaluation and paperwork are completed before the deadlines!

09/08/2025

✨ Big News from COPE! ✨

We are excited to share that the Center of Psychotherapy & Evaluation is now able to accept Step Up for Students scholarships, specifically the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)! 🎉

This means families can now use their child’s scholarship funds to cover testing and assessments with COPE. Our team is here to help provide the evaluations your child needs in a supportive and compassionate environment.

If your family receives the FES through Step Up for Students and you’ve been considering scheduling an assessment, now is the perfect time!

📅 Appointments are filling quickly – contact us today to reserve your spot.
📞 941-702-9978
💻 www.familyCOPE.com

We are honored to serve families in our community and look forward to walking alongside you on your child’s journey. 💚

08/29/2025

Welcome back to a brand new school year! 🍎📚

Did you know that the best time to schedule a comprehensive evaluation for your child is during the first two quarters of the school year?

Here’s why ⬇️
✔️ Early evaluations help identify learning challenges or roadblocks before it’s too late in the year.
✔️ Supports and resources can be put in place right away to help your child succeed.
✔️ Your child can begin to thrive again academically and confidently step into the rest of the school year.

Don’t wait until the spring when valuable time has already passed—start now so your child has the tools they need to grow, learn, and achieve their best this year! 🌟

📅 Call today to schedule your child’s comprehensive evaluation with COPE.
📞 941-702-9978
💻 www.familyCOPE.com