Starr County, Texas

Gifted and Talented Education

The mission of the Roma ISD Gifted and Talented Program is to build a challenging learning environment that encourages lifelong learning, nurtures high self-esteem, expands access to higher education, and provides experiences that enable gifted students to reach their fullest potential as independent thinkers and compassionate leaders.

How services work: not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

How students are identified: Early Childhood Program Self-Assessment .

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.