Gifted & Talented

This page contains information about the district's Gifted & Talented program, curriculum, and the referral process.

View the Gifted & Talented Handbook (PDF)

Program Overview

Elementary

The Gifted & Talented Program in Willis at the elementary level is a cluster program. Identified gifted students in grades 1-5** are served in the classroom by their home- and/or switch- classroom teachers to work on advanced-level differentiated assignments or projects at the child's ability level, as well as team-building, social and emotional needs of the gifted, creative & critical thinking. For more detailed information about how children are served on specific campuses, please contact the campus administrator.

Secondary

GT students at the secondary level are served in their classrooms (level, honors, AP, and Dual Credit) through differentiated instruction and assignments.

**(Kindergarten students are assessed and placed in the Spring semester)**

Referral for Assessment

The referral process for Gifted & Talented is open throughout the year. Referrals for GT assessment should be made to your child's campus counselor or to Jason Merik. The forms can be accessed on this page.

GT assessments for identification occurs at three specified times per year:

• Fall: Out of District GT Transfer students only (as needed should sending district criteria not matching WISD)
• Winter: Kinder Only
• Late-winter / early-spring: Grades 1+