Bastrop County, Texas

Gifted and Advanced Learning

According to the BISD Gifted/Talented Program, GT and Honors teachers responsible for delivery of program services must have the minimum requirements of 30 clock hours of G/T professional development.

How services work: According to the BISD Gifted/Talented Program, GT and Honors teachers responsible for delivery of program services must have the minimum requirements of 30 clock hours of G/T professional development.

How students are identified: Does my referral mean that my child will be identified for the GIfted Program?

Gifted and Talented Education

The G/T program is designed to meet the needs of students with the potential to be gifted in the areas of general intellectual ability.

How services work: The goal of our G/T Advanced Academics Program is to provide a differentiated and enriched academic environment.

How students are identified: Students are screened and assessed using some of the following assessment instruments: .

Gifted and Talented Education

The Gifted and Talented program is designed to meet the needs of G/T students in grades Kinder through 12th, by providing an environment for students to work with their cognitive peers.

How services work: Operating Guidelines for Special Education Services (opens in new window/tab) .

How students are identified: ESSA NCLB Notification to Parents of Teacher Qualifications (opens in new window/tab) .

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.

Texas gifted and talented education requirements

Texas requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students through a K-12 continuum aligned with the State Plan for Gifted/Talented Students.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: A district-designed continuum offered during the school day and across the school year.

How students are identified: Districts use board-approved procedures and multiple measures consistent with the State Plan.