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=** Welcome to SAISD Gifted and Talented WIKI! **=

Teacher observation of student behaviors, parent meeting regarding G/T characteristics prior to nomination, parent permission to test, assessments in Patterning, NNAT (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test for grades K-11), and the Stanford 9 (grades 3-11), and the Stanford 10 (grades 1 & 2) or Aprenda Spanish Achievement Test (grades 1-11). Finally, students are selected by a Gifted and Talented selection committee.

The Program:
Ensures that educators meet the needs of high ability students in their area of strength and interest with a focus on mastery rather than minimal expectations.

Provides an array of learning experiences which will assist students identified as gifted and talented in the development of the skills and knowledge required for success in the 21st Century.

Provides opportunities for gifted and talented students to develop advanced-level products and performances.

Creates a differentiated advanced academic area of study that begins at the elementary level and continues through the secondary level.

Provides equitable gifted education to gifted limited English proficient students with a focus on mastery rather than minimum expectations.