County program record

Dallas County, Texas

16 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

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.

What this means for families: This statewide baseline confirms the district framework, not a local program name. Charter and special-purpose LEA obligations may differ.

Coverage
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Dallas Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Garland Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

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.

How services work: Students who use 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.

How students are identified: Students who qualify for the Gifted and Talented Program will receive appropriate G/T services at their current GISD campus from specially-trained teachers.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Mesquite Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Irving Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Grand Prairie Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Richardson Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Lancaster Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Gifted and Talented students are also defined as those who excel in their ability to think, reason, judge, invent, or create to the degree that they need special facilities and/or educational services so that they may have the opportunity to achieve their potential while making increased meaningful contributions to society.

How services work: Gifted and Talented students are also defined as those who excel in their ability to think, reason, judge, invent, or create to the degree that they need special facilities and/or educational services so that they may have the opportunity to achieve their potential while making increased meaningful contributions to society.

How students are identified: LISD will identify students for Gifted/Talented services using an equitable process that results in the gifted population closely mirroring the overall district population.

Grades
Grades 1-7
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Cedar Hill Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

The CHISD GT Standards have been established in accordance with the components of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students and the state goal for gifted students and are designed to ensure equality in access for all students from all populations in the district and to maintain consistency and integrity in program implementation.

How services work: In this model, gifted education services are embedded within the regular classroom setting full-time , and teachers differentiate instruction to meet the advanced learning needs of gifted students alongside their peers.

How students are identified: The nomination form is linked below, a paper copy of the form can be attained and returned through the campus counselor.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Duncanville Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Coppell Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Advanced Placement Career and Technical Education (CTE) CISD House Bill 3 Annual Report Digital Learning Gifted & Talented Library & Information Services Off-Campus PE Testing/Assessment Athletics .

How services work: Advanced Placement Career and Technical Education (CTE) CISD House Bill 3 Annual Report Digital Learning Gifted & Talented Library & Information Services Off-Campus PE Testing/Assessment Athletics .

How students are identified: Advanced Placement Career and Technical Education (CTE) CISD House Bill 3 Annual Report Digital Learning Gifted & Talented Library & Information Services Off-Campus PE Testing/Assessment Athletics .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
DeSoto Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Established through Texas House Concurrent Resolution 64 and championed by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, this annual observance highlights the importance of providing differentiated, meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond traditional instruction for advanced learners.

How services work: Established through Texas House Concurrent Resolution 64 and championed by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, this annual observance highlights the importance of providing differentiated, meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond traditional instruction for advanced learners.

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Sunnyvale Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Highland Park Independent School District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

According to the State of Texas, a gifted and talented student is a child or who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: .

How services work: Talented and Gifted (TAG) Services in Highland Park ISD seek to develop and nurture student potential, provide opportunities for advanced performance, and advocate for students with gifted potential.

How students are identified: Identified students in second through fifth grade participate in a weekly course taught by a campus TAG Specialist or teacher trained in the nature and needs of gifted learners.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Ferris Independent School District

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.

Grades
K-12 school districts; charter terms may differ
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Talented Education.

How services work: The official district page confirms the local program; the accessible page text does not specify the current delivery model.

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 372.93 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 84.78 sq miLocal program reviewed
  3. 54.91 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 50.43 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 47.7 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. 46.12 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. 38.79 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. 37.38 sq miLocal program reviewed
  9. 36.31 sq miLocal program reviewed
  10. 29.44 sq miState framework reviewed
  11. 23.7 sq miLocal program reviewed
  12. 22.4 sq miLocal program reviewed
  13. 17.24 sq miState framework reviewed
  14. 6.23 sq miLocal program reviewed
  15. 3.52 sq miState framework reviewed
  16. 1.3 sq miLocal program reviewed
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