1. Gifted and talented

2. Definition In the state of Texas a gifted and talented student is defined as “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 an academic field.

3. Program Purpose The purpose of the Texas Gifted and Talented program is to identify those students performing at the highest levels, and to provide services for them to continue to achieve at these levels. The gifted and talented program was enacted to help gifted learners develop a challenging body of knowledge that will take them farther than just the bare minimum.

5. assessment of students in K-12,

6. program specifics,

7. exiting students,

10. The team will research gifted education, state rules and regulations, and develop a strategic plan.

11. Team will present plan to school board.

12. The district will hopefully implement the plan.

14. Standard I The teacher of gifted and talented students understands and applies knowledge of the historical, legal, and conceptual foundations of gifted education.

15. Standard II The teacher of gifted and talented students has comprehensive knowledge of the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics and needs of these students.

16. Standard III The teacher of gifted and talented students understands and applies knowledge of assessment issues relevant to gifted and talented students, including identification, diagnosis, and evaluation.

17. Standard IV The teacher of gifted and talented students understands and applies knowledge of systematic program and curriculum design.

18. Standard V The teacher of gifted and talented students creates a learning environment that reflects research-supported instructional practices.

19. Standard VI The teacher of gifted and talented students collaborates and communicates with students and parents/guardians; colleagues and administrators; professionals in business, industry, and universities; and the public to support the education of gifted and talented students.

20. Standard VII The teacher of gifted and talented students fulfills professional roles and responsibilities and understands legal and ethical issues relevant to the education of these students.

22. Recognized – includes the same requirements as the “acceptable” level with more comprehensive services added in.