Gifted/Talented Screening Timeline

Referral Window Due Oct. 17

2nd Grade Testing Sept.24 - Oct. 9

Parent Observation Form Due Nov. 7

Kinder-1 & 3-5 Testing Oct. 27 - Nov. 21

Parent Notification Letter Dec. 19

Indicating student GT status

New students'GT Services begin Jan. 6

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Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Flyer

2nd Grade Flyer

Gifted/Talented & Talent Explore

Austin ISD offers Gifted and Talented program services on all campuses. GT Advocates on each campus supports teachers, students, and families with resources and information. All campuses in Austin ISD offer Gifted and Talented identification and placement. Parents and caregivers can submit their child’s name to the Campus GT Advocate to be evaluated for Gifted and Talented services. 

Austin 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.

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.

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