Gifted/Talented & Talent Explore
Austin ISD offers Gifted and Talented program services on all campuses. GT Advocates on each campus supports teachers, students, and families with resources and information. All campuses in Austin ISD offer Gifted and Talented identification and placement. Parents and caregivers can submit their child’s name to the Campus GT Advocate to be evaluated for Gifted and Talented services.
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.
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.
Gifted and Talented at Gullet Elementary
Use these resources to learn more about Gullet's GT process and program.
- Gifted and Talented Parent Presentation — Start Here!
- Referral Process Flyer
- Gifted & Talented Services Flyer
- 2nd Grade Universal Screener
- Family Resources
Gifted/Talented Screening Timeline - 2026-2027 School Year
August 18 - October 16: GT Referral Window REFERRAL FORMS
September 22 - October 7: Nonverbal Universal Screener (2nd Grade Students Only)
October 26-November 20: Testing of referred students and continuing 2nd graders
December 2-16: Campus GT Committee reviews assessments and observations to identify students
December 18: Parent Notification of Eligibility
January 2027: Newly Identified Students Begin Services
Contact Information
Ann Hartsfield, Assistant Principal
Email: ann.hartsfield@austinisd.org