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Terrell ISD Gifted & Talented Program

Upcoming Dates for GT: 
AIM Award Ceremony May, 29th at the Performing Arts Center, 7 pm

Learn More About Our Program (Select A Topic)
¨      Gifted/Talented Testing Dates for Kindergartners
¨      Gifted/Talented Testing Dates for 1-11
¨      About the Program
¨      Referrals for AIM
¨      Frequently Asked Questions About the Gifted/Talented Program
¨      GT Contacts
¨      Offsite Links of Interest

Gifted/Talented Testing Dates for Kindergarten
During the fall semester, Kindergarten students will be observed in a variety of activities.  Nominated students will be tested in the winter.  Classes will begin no later than March 1st.

Parents may nominate their children once each year for the program.  The facilitators and kindergarten teachers at each campus are available to answer specific questions. 

Gifted/Talented Testing for 1-11
Students currently enrolled in Terrell ISD in grade 1-11 may be nominated by parents, educators, counselors, administrators or community members.  Testing is scheduled during the fall and spring semester. 

Based on overall performance on the criteria, the selection committee identifies students who qualify for placement in the program. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions for more specific information.

About the Program
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Terrell Independent School District recognizes the individual differences in abilities, needs and interests of the school population it serves.  A sound instructional program for TISD students includes provision for gifted and talented learners.  These students can benefit from instruction that develops and challenges their unique capabilities in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and productivity.  Recognizing that gifted students possess distinct characteristics and needs, Terrell ISD commits itself to provide a quality, optimal educational experience for each gifted and talented student.

Grades K-6: Students are clustered with G/T trained educators and meet with their G/T teacher once a week through a pull-out program.  Students receive instruction in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and creative thinking.  Interdisciplinary units are created around the core academic areas.

Grades 7-12Student schedules include Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement classes in the core academic areas.  Students have opportunities to present acquired knowledge through a wide variety of non-traditional, as well as traditional means.

Referrals for AIM
Parents, staff members, school administrators or community members may refer students for the TISD AIM program at any time.  Students at the elementary levels may be nominated throughout the year and will be tested once per school year.  If you would like to nominate your child for the program, please call Bronwyn Vaughan, Gifted/Talented Coordinator, at 972-563-1448

Frequently Asked Questions About The Gifted/Talented Program in Terrell ISD
I am new to Terrell, and my child was identified as being gifted in another state/district in Texas.  Is he/she automatically placed into your gifted program?
Each district/state establishes guidelines/parameters for identification of gifted students.  Therefore, each district/state has the ability to assess a student who is new to the district.  In Texas, districts are asked to complete the assessment within six weeks.  In Terrell, we require thorough documentation of prior testing and determine the placement of the student based on the provided records.

How many students are accepted each year?
There is no specific number of students, the AIM Program accepts all who qualify.

Does my child have to re-qualify as he/she moves from elementary school to middle school?
No.  Unless the program is not meeting the needs of an identified student, he/she remains in the gifted program from one grade to the next and from one school to the next.

How are elementary gifted students served?
Identified gifted students are clustered together in groups of 3-5 with educators who have received  their 30 hour G/T state training.  These teachers work to individualize differentiated instruction for the students when it is appropriate or deemed necessary.  These students are also served through a pull-out program with a GT Facilitator.  The facilitators are trained specialists who guide students through a myriad of experiences that develop/reinforce problem-solving strategies and creative thinking skills.

If I need information about how to nominate my child for testing, who do I contact?
The Gifted and Talented Coordinator is Bronwyn Vaughan.  She may be reached at Long Elementary, 972-563-1448 ext. 4057 or by email: bronwyn.vaughan@terrellisd.org

GT Contacts

Bronwyn Vaughan Long Elem and Wood Elem

Charis Bailey JFK Elementary

 

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