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.
Referral Process & Timeline
Every year in the fall 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.
The 2024 - 2025 referral window is October 1 - October 15. The link will be open during that time.
Please join us for a parent information meeting on October 2, from 5-6pm at the GISD administration office at 800 S. Morris Street. The GISD GT Coordinator will be available to answer any questions you may have and also help with the referral process.
Gainesville ISD GT Department 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 that 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.