Gifted and Talented

State of Texas 29.121 Definition of a Gifted and Talented student means a child or youth who performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, a remarkable high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience or environment and who:

(1.) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative

or artistic area;

(2.) possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or

(3.) excels in a specific academic field.

Sanger ISD Gifted and Talented Philosophy:

Sanger ISD seeks to identify those students who excel consistently and show talent in a general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude and/or creative productive thinking. We are committed to providing materials, activities, and instruction for these students of varying abilities, interests, needs and environmental backgrounds so they may experience success in the development of their potential. The district recognizes that these students can come from all races, geographical locales, and socioeconomic groups.

This does not mean that research and personal study skills, critical and creative thinking ability, and leadership skills are the exclusive domain of gifted students. Gifted students, however, tend to master the essential knowledge and skills more quickly than most students. Because of this, they should be permitted to extend their education as far and as completely as they can in areas that are of importance to their development. Sanger's Gifted and Talented Program will provide space, time, encouragement, and opportunities for gifted students to achieve these goals and to explore areas of their own interests and abilities.

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FAQ

My child has been identified as GT; now what?

Once my child is identified, will she/he continue in the program the following year?

My child has transferred to Sanger ISD and was identified as gifted at his/her previous school. Will he/she automatically be identified as gifted at Sanger ISD?

No. All schools in Texas follow the Texas State Plan for the Gifted, but not all schools have the same criteria for gifted placement. Sanger ISD will attempt to gather all information regarding gifted placement from the sending school and conduct their own screening for gifted placement following Sanger ISD gifted placement policies and procedures.

What about the work my child will miss in the regular classroom during pull out time?

How do GT services differ at the secondary level?

What are general expectations of gifted students in Sanger ISD?

What if my child wants out of the gifted program?

Are students ever reevaluated for gifted services?

Referrals

Gifted and Talented referrals are an on-going process. The campus gifted specialist will accept nominations at anytime. Screening will be done throughout the year, as time permits. Generally, 1st-12th grade screening takes places August-October, Kindergarten, January-March and 1st-12th grade April-May. Please click on the links below to print out and complete the necessary Sanger ISD Gifted Referral Forms and return it to your child's teacher. You may also use the email contact link on the Welcome page, to send an email referral.

Kindergarten gifted and talented screening will begin during the second semester at Butterfield and Chisholm Trail Elementary. In January, information about the program will be sent home with all kindergarten students and referrals may be made at that time. Screening will be completed, and parents will be notified of placement decisions by March 1. Please click on the Policies and Links page for more information about criteria for placement.