Gifted & Talented

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Department of Gifted & Talented to be guided by best practices in which we will identify, teach, support and nurture gifted and talented students to achieve their fullest potential. In doing so we will develop and empower students to be lifelong scholars, critical thinkers, innovators, leaders and global contributors.

Texas Education Agency

Useful Links for CISD GT

Click on any of the navigation buttons for more information.

Texas State Plan for GT - English

Credit by Exam (CBE)

Duke Talent Search

Texas State Plan for GT - Spanish

Advanced Academics

Baylor Talent Identification Program

CISD Policies & Procedures

Professional Learning Framework

Program Forms

CISD Student Competition Opportunities

Organizations listed below are open to students based on campus availability. Check with your campus principal for more information if your student is interested in these activities!

Regional DI Website

Texas State DI Website

Global DI Website

Texas Torque	First Robotics Competition
Vex Robotics	UIL A+ Academics

Gifted & Talented Organizations

All organizations listed below provide information and memberships for teachers and parents of the gifted.

Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development	American Association for Gifted Children at Duke University
The Council for Exceptional Children	Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT)
National Association for Gifted Children	American Creativity Association
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)	MENSA for Kids