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 Palm Elementary

Gifted/Talented Screening Timeline

August 20 - October 7: GT Referral Window

September 23 - October 14: Nonverbal Universal Screener (2nd Grade Only)

October 21 - November 8: GT Testing Window

Contact Information

Megan Kelley
Librarian, Palm Elementary GT Advocate
Email: megan.kelley@austinisd.org

Blake Haygood
Gifted & Talented Education Coordinator
Email: blake.haygood@austinisd.org