All new to EPISD that are incoming G/T students from another district must be retested at the end of the student’s first year of enrollment in G/T.  To continue as a G/T student, a student must meet the required matrix score for enrollment. Reassessment of G/T students coming from outside the district is done to assure consistency among all Gifted and Talented coded students.  Gifted and Talented students who transfer within the district automatically continue G/T Program Placement.

1. The referral form (available at school) is completed prior to the designated deadline.  A student, parent, teacher, counselor, administrator or other professionals may make referrals.  Students screened for Gifted and Talented placement must have parental permission to participate in G/T.

2. Screening data is collected.  Data may include the following: 

   1. • 1. Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test (NNATE) based on student’s grade level. 

        2. STAAR State Assessment results in Language Arts, Writing and Math and I.T.B.S 

        3. K-2nd in Reading and Language Arts

        4. Teacher(s) recommendation based on content teacher making recommendation.

        5. Writing sample based on content teacher making recommendation.

        6. Parent nomination.

        7. Semester grades – minimum score average of 80 on all content area courses.

3. The placement committee meets and considers all students who meet criteria based on matrix criteria of minimum overall score of 15.

G/T recommended students must have written permission from parents for G/T Program Placement.