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The GT program in NEISD is designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students performing 2-3 years above grade level academically. More Information about the GT program can be found on our NEISD GT webpage: https://www.neisd.net/gt
The referral process includes completing and submitting this parent checklist which includes permission to test and service. The completed checklist will be sent to the campus GT point of contact.
Students considered for GT placement are administered nationally normed achievement and ability testing. Those who meet the criteria for GT placement earned exceptionally high scores on multiple assessments with approximately 5% of students district-wide qualifying for GT services. Please note, while a student may be evaluated for GT placement once annually, the nationally normed assessments administered are valid for up to two calendar years. Some assessments given during this test administration will be used to determine placement in future years.
If you have questions about the decision to refer your child, please contact your child’s teacher as they may be a good resource for information about how your child is performing in class and whether GT services might benefit your child at this time.
Referral Deadlines for 2023-2024
Traditional Calendar Campuses:
September 1, 2023 for 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
October 27, 2023 for 2nd grade
December 31, 2023 for kindergarten
January 26, 2024 for middle school (current 6th-8th graders)
March 1, 2024 for high school (current 9th-12th graders)
March 8, 2024 for 5th graders entering 6th grade (GT Math and/or GT English)
Castle Hills:
August 11, 2023 for 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
September 29, 2023 for 2nd grade
December 31, 2023 for kindergarten
March 8, 2024 for 5th graders entering 6th grade (GT Math and/or GT English)
Extended Calendar Campuses:
September 1, 2023 for 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
October 27, 2023 for 2nd grade
December 31, 2023 for kindergarten
March 8, 2024 for 5th graders entering 6th grade (GT Math and/or GT English)
Current NEISD students not referred by the above deadline will be asked to wait for the next year's referral period.