Families of newly identified Gifted & Talented and Talent Explore students are invited to attend our virtual Newly Identified GT Information Session. There are two options for this session:
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM or
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Please join using this Zoom link.
This session will explain our service model at the elementary and secondary levels, highlight the strategies, resources, and opportunities available at campuses and for families at home, and provide information on what it means to be identified for GT services or the Talent Explore program in Austin ISD.
Se invita a las familias de los estudiantes recién identificados como superdotados y talentosos (Gifted & Talented) o el programa Talent Explore a asistir un sesión informativa virtual para estudiantes recién nuestros identificados. Hay dos opciones para esta sesión:
- Miércoles 28 de enero de 2026, de 18:00 a 19:00 o
- Jueves 29 de enero de 2026, de 12:00 a 13:00
Únase a la sesión a través del enlace de Zoom.
En esta sesión se explicará nuestro modelo de servicios para Dotados y Talentosos en los niveles de primaria y secundaria, se destacarán las estrategias, los recursos y las oportunidades disponibles en las escuelas y para las familias en casa, y se proporcionará información sobre lo que significa ser identificado para los servicios para estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos o para el programa Talent Explore en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin (Austin ISD).
Austin ISD Elementary GT Services
Elementary GT services include instruction by a teacher with the appropriate GT Foundations training within a cluster grouping model (small group of identified GT students within the general education classroom). Students have a GT Learning Plan based on their grade level. Parents/guardians of identified GT students at the elementary level should expect a GT Student Services Summary each semester completed by the teacher.
Austin ISD Secondary GT Services
Secondary GT services include instruction by a teacher with the appropriate GT Foundations training and any required specialized training in the following options:
- Advanced Courses,
- Advanced Placement,
- Magnet (requires admission to magnet),
- International Baccalaureate (requires admission to IB),
- Dual Credit (requires passing TSI score), or
- Advanced-level CTE courses.
Enrichment & Extracurricular
Enrichment activities include opportunities that provide depth and complexity through exploration, extension, or elaboration. Extracurricular activities and organized events include opportunities outside of the traditional school day such as clubs, competitions, contests, mentorships, and internships. Campuses select which activities to offer.
Districtwide Standardized Services
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Contact Information
Blake Haygood
Gifted & Talented Education Coordinator
Phone: 512-414-1700 ext. 57958
Email: blake.haygood@austinisd.org