Gifted & Talented Program
The core purpose of the belton ISD gifted program is to facilitate the optimal development of each and every student's intellectual and creative gifts and talents.
Referrals for the GT program are now being accepted. If you are a staff member or parent wishing to refer a student in grades 1st through 12th, please use this: Referral Form
All referrals must be received by October 6th. Kindergarten referral will begin in the Spring semester.
Belton Independent School District provides instructional opportunities and various services designed to meet the unique needs of students who are identified as gifted & talented. These programs provide differentiated support in an effort to help students work to their fullest potential. GT services may include instruction for students that provides for greater depth, more complex content and enrichment activities.
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Does my student qualify for GT?
Is my student a good candidate for GT?
My child qualified, now what?
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Referral Timeline
Retesting
Furloughs and Exiting
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Site designated for all resources to support your child for post-secondary education.
Upcoming Events
The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor (UMHB) is offering two sessions for students on November 4th from 9:00 - noon. Science Saturday is for students in PreK through 5th grades. Humanities Escape is for students in 6th through 9th grades. For more information, see the flyer and FAQs for each programabove. Both of these programs are offered by UMHB. For questions regarding the Science Saturday, reach out to Dr. Cat Early cearly@umhb.edu. For questions regarding Humanities Escape, reach out to Dr. Jacky Dumas at jdumas@umhb.edu
Students will be taking the PSAT8/9 or PSAT/NMSQT in October.
GT Program Resources
New to Belton ISD
Welcome to Belton ISD.
Please make sure when you enroll your child at their campus to let the campus know that your child was identified as GT in another district. Belton ISD honors the testing of GT from other districts. Please also complete the GT Transfer Form.
Please complete this form if you are enrolling your child in BISD for the 1st time, and your child was identified as GT in another district
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