Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented programs are required in all public school districts. Information about program requirements can be found in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students.

Texas Definition of Gifted and Talented “…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:

• Exhibit high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area

• Possess an unusual capacity for leadership

• Excels in a specific academic field