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State Definition of Gifted/Talented Students
Gifted and talented students means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:
exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
excels in a specific academic field.
State Goal for Gifted/Talented Students
Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. High school graduates who have participated in services for gifted/talented students will have produced products and performances of professional quality as part of their program services.
Gifted and Talented Education
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford school district is committed to providing a maximum quality educational program for all its students. Gifted and talented students in the district represent a resource that cannot be neglected. Differentiated and enriched instruction is provided for students K-12 who are identified as needing gifted services according to established district criteria in the area of general intellectual ability. Gifted programs in HEB ISD are based on the unique learning needs and characteristics of gifted learners, providing a curriculum to build on the strengths of these students to help them reach their potential.
Many enriching experiences await students in HEB ISD's gifted and talented program. Professional staff and consultants in the field of gifted education have designed the program, and all who work with these students receive ongoing training in educating gifted students. Parents are encouraged to become involved with the district’s gifted program. Working together, we believe we can enable our gifted students to achieve their goals and find success.