Gifted & Talented

  • GISD gifted and talented students need a qualitatively differentiated program that is advanced, complex, and in-depth. The core purpose of the Gainesville ISD’s gifted program is to facilitate the optimal development of each student’s intellectual and creative gifts and talents. The program emphasizes the identification of gifted and talented students beginning in kindergarten. Students may be nominated for evaluation throughout the school year.

GT Information

  • GT Handbook
  • What is gifted?
  • ¿Qué es dotado?
  • Appeal of Decision
  • Furlough/Exit Form

Philosophy

  • Gainesville Independent School District recognizes students from all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups, regardless of existing handicaps or disabilities, who may demonstrate an exceptional ability in academic or divergent thinking. 

    In accordance with the Texas Education Code 29.12, Gainesville Independent School District defines “gifted and talented” as a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who exhibits high-performance capability, or excels in a particular academic field. It is the goal of GISD to ensure all such students are provided with a variety of educational experiences which support their individual potential for excellence. 

    Gainesville Independent School District has adopted policies and designed programs to address the unique needs of those students identified by a local review committee as needing additional services through our gifted and/or talented program. Identified gifted and talented students are provided with ongoing educational services through the district’s gifted/talented programs and services. 

Referral Process & Timeline

  • Every year in November, there is a window of time in which referrals are accepted for testing for the Gifted & Talented program. The referral link and additional information will be posted here as well as distributed to all parents and teachers.

Kid-Friendly Websites for Gifted Kids

  • Mensa for Kids

    The Mensa Foundation is committed to inspiring and empowering intelligence across all walks of life but especially in the minds of our children. As a result, the Foundation developed Mensa for Kids for educators and teachers providing free, high quality, and diverse educational resources for kids of all ages, regardless of their affiliation with Mensa. Mensa for Kids is committed to adapting and growing as the fields of education and intelligence evolve.

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  • Library of Congress - Everyday Mysteries

    Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to some of life's most interesting questions through scientific inquiry. In addition, we will introduce you to the Library of Congress' rich collections in science and technology.

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  • The Kid Should See This

    The Kid Should See This is a Webby Award-winning collection of 5,000+ kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home.

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  • American Museum of Natural History OLogy

    OLogy...the science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History.

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  • Hoagie's Gifted

    Hoagies' Gifted Education Page, the all-things-gifted site, full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike.

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