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Think your child may require gifted services? The information below explains the process. Please read through all of the information prior to referring a student for identification.
Please note that the assessment process happens only certain times of the year for current Lufkin ISD students, usually January-March.
For students already identified as gifted but are transferring from another district, please see "transfers" in the navigation menu at the top of this page.
What is and is not considered giftedness?
What is and is not considered giftedness?
Giftedness comes in many shapes and forms and involves so much more than being "smart."
Bright, high-achieving students may not necessarily be gifted.
Underachieving students may actually be gifted.
Students with another diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia may also be gifted (twice-exceptional).
Giftedness can be found in all cultures and economic backgrounds.
Please use the links below to read more about common behaviors and types of giftedness BEFORE completing a referral form.
Referral Process
Referral Process
Anyone may refer a student for testing: parent, guardian, teacher, counselor, student, community member, etc.
Students may test for kindergarten through 12th grades.
A student may test each year if did not qualify for services.
All kindergarten students are automatically screened in the spring. Families of qualifying students will be notified.
The referral form link is provided here. (Please call Department of Gifted and Talented for a paper copy if you would like to fill one out instead of online.)
Placement Decisions
Placement Decisions
The G/T placement committee considers a body of evidence when making placement decisions.
It considers both quantitative (standardized testing) and qualitative (observational) data when making the decision.
The committee must decide who requires services into order to meet their educational needs and who can have their needs met through differentiation in the regular classroom.
Qualified for Services. Now what?
Qualified for Services. Now what?
Based on grade level and area(s) of identification, the placement committee will make recommendations for the type of service the student will receive and location.
Have questions? Contact Alison Hillis for more information.
Have questions? Contact Alison Hillis for more information.
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