In a nutshell
GISD parents can refer their children for the district's gifted and talented program starting Nov. 1. Parents are advised to review the district's advanced learning website to learn more about how students are identified for this program and what characteristics might make their child a good fit.
About the program
GISD defines students in the gifted and talented program as those who show capability for remarkable performance or academic achievement compared to their peers. The goals of the program are to provide students with the opportunity to become self-directed learners; enhance complex and critical thinking skills; and provide opportunities to engage with advanced educational content.
Additional information about the program is available here.
