Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I know if my
child id G/T?
High achieving students comprehend at a higher level, are attentive, generally
have the right answers, enjoys learning, absorbs information, works diligently,
and master concepts within 6-8 repetitions.
Gifted students comprehend and make connections at a higher level, answers
correctly and contributes new ideas, enjoys the challenge and being creative,
and masters concepts with 1-3 repetitions.
Click here to view Dr.
Bertie Kingore's website comparing the High Achiever, Gifted Learner, and
Creative Thinker
How may I nominate my
child for testing?
Parents and teachers may submit a student's information for testing.
Parents must complete an inventory and give written consent for follow-up
testing. Examples of student work is highly recommended when submitting a
student for G/T testing. Click on the link below to view the GISD policy
for screening new students for the G/T program.
GISD
Screening
When can I have my
child tested for G/T?
Student paperwork and names are submitted between October and November.
Look for a
NOTIFICATION OF GIFTED/TALENTED CHILD FIND CAMPAIGN K-5 letter to come home
in your child's Eagle Folder on the week of October 12-16. This letter
will explain the nomination and evaluation process. Upon receipt of the
completed parent and/or teacher packet and the parent permission to evaluate
forms, the evaluation process begins. Feel free to pick up a parent packet from
the school counselor at your child's school. The packet must be complete
and returned to the school counselor no later than November 17, 2009.
Click on the link below to view various Gifted/Talented forms available online.
G/T Forms
On-Line
What paperwork do I
need to complete to have my child tested for G/T?
Parents must complete a parent inventory as well as give written consent
for testing. Examples of student work are highly recommended but not
required. Click on the link below to view GISD Gifted/Talented Forms.
GISD
Gifted/Talented Forms
When will I know if my child has qualified for G/T services?
Due to the large amount of students being tested and the amount of tests
given to students on an individual basis, the Student Review Committee will not
meet until April. Parents will be notified of their child's scores and
whether or not they qualified for the program at the end of the school year.
Click on the link below to view GISD policy on Identification and Placement.
GISD
Identification and Placement
When will newly qualified students receive G/T services?
Students who qualify for testing this year will not receive services
until the following year.
What tests are given
to my child and what score do they have to receive to qualify for the program?
Students are given a Mental Abilities test (KBIT2) which is given on an
individual basis. They are also given a Language Arts and Math Achievement
test (KTEA2) given on an individual basis. Lastly, students are also given
a Science and Social Studies Achievement test (Stanford 10) in a group setting.
Students must receive a 96 percentile and be in the 9th stanine in order to
qualify for the G/T services. Other tests are also available if it is
deemed necessary to collect more data.
What does the Texas
Education Agency have to say about G/T services?
According to the Texas Education Agency, the State Goals for Services for
Gifted Students is given below...
Students who participate in services designed for gifted
students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research,
and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and
performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in
relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. High school
graduates who have participated in services for gifted students will have
produced products and performances of professional quality as part of their
program services.
Click
here to view a copy of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented
Students
How does Georgetown
ISD serve G/T students?
Click here to
view the GISD website on Gifted/Talented Services
Click here
to view GISD Service Delivery Policy
From which teacher will my G/T student receive grades?
Students in the G/T mathematics program are given grades by the G/T Math
pull-out teacher (Mrs. Jones). Students in the G/T Research/Communication
program (those students identified in Language Arts, Social Studies, and
Science) are given grades by the homeroom teacher.
Click here
to view GISD Service Delivery Policy
What does the Texas
Education Agency have to say about G/T services?
According to the Texas Education Agency, the State Goals for Services for
Gifted Students is given below...
Students who participate in services designed for gifted
students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research,
and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and
performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in
relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. High school
graduates who have participated in services for gifted students will have
produced products and performances of professional quality as part of their
program services.
Click
here to view The State Plan for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students
Click here to view the Texas Education Code for Gifted Education §29.121 and
§29.123
Click here to view the Texas Education Code for Gifted Education
§42.156
