Gifted and Talented

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Virtual Gifted and Talented Info Session

Tuesday, September 23, 6-7 p.m. or Wednesday, September 24, 12-1 p.m.

This session is open to all families within the district who would like to learn more about what Gifted and Talented is, how students with these characteristics are identified, how they can be supported at home, and how 小黄鸭导航 ISD serves these students in K-12.

The GT Referral Window is now open. For more information, please visit our GT Referral & Screening Process tab.


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小黄鸭导航 ISD Elementary GT Services

Elementary GT services include instruction by a teacher with the appropriate GT Foundations training within a cluster grouping model (small group of identified GT students within the general education classroom). Students have a GT Learning Plan based on their grade level.  Parents/guardians of identified GT students at the elementary level should expect a GT Student Services Summary each semester completed by the teacher.

小黄鸭导航 ISD Secondary GT Services

Secondary GT services include instruction by a teacher with the appropriate GT Foundations training and any required specialized training in the following options:

  • Advanced Courses,
  • Advanced Placement, 
  • Magnet (requires admission to magnet),
  • International Baccalaureate (requires admission to IB), 
  • Dual Credit (requires passing TSI score), or 
  • Advanced-level CTE courses. 

Enrichment & Extracurricular

Enrichment activities include opportunities that provide depth and complexity through exploration, extension, or elaboration. Extracurricular activities and organized events include opportunities outside of the traditional school day such as clubs, competitions, contests, mentorships, and internships. Campuses select which activities to offer.

Districtwide Standardized Services

Elementary 小黄鸭导航 Middle 小黄鸭导航 High 小黄鸭导航
  • GT Cluster Grouping
  • GT Learning Plans and GT Student  Services Summary
    • GT Exemplar Lessons
    • GT SEL Lessons
    • Texas Performance Standards Project
    • GT Enrichment
    • GT Spring Activities
  • Grade skipping (requires examination)
  • Advanced Courses
  • Magnet (requires admission to magnet)
  • GT Learning Plans
  • AVID
  • Texas Performance Standards Project
  • Credit-by-Exam
  • Advanced Placement 
  • Magnet (requires admission to magnet) 
  • International Baccalaureate (requires admission to IB) 
  • Dual Credit (requires passing TSI score) 
  • Advanced-level CTE courses
  • AVID
  • Garza Online courses
  • GT Learning Plans
  • Credit-by-Exam

Contact Information

Blake Haygood
Gifted & Talented Education Coordinator
Phone: 512-414-1700 ext. 57958
Email: blake.haygood@austinisd.org