Gifted and Talented
The philosophy of South Texas ISD reflects an understanding of the uniqueness of individual gifted/talented students. Because the learning characteristics of gifted and talented students dictate learning experiences that differentiate from those provided for them in the regular school program, the district recognizes that special provisions must be made for these students in order to stimulate and maximize their achievement as well as provide for their social and emotional needs.
South Texas ISD recognizes that gifted and talented students are found in all cultures, socioeconomic groups, geographic locales, and environments. South Texas ISD will serve the needs of those students who perform at or show the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment.
About the Gifted and Talented Program
- Definition of Gifted and Talented Students
- What is expected of a gifted/talented student?
- Gifted and Talented Services
- Gifted and Talented Program Vision, Mission and Goals
Definition of Gifted and Talented Students
What is expected of a gifted/talented student?
Gifted and Talented Services
Gifted and Talented Program Vision, Mission and Goals
Required Postings
District Contacts
Deputy Superintendent: Efrain Garza
Phone: 956.514.4244 | Email: efrain.garza@stisd.net
Chief Academic Officer: Nereyda Trevino, Ed.D.
Phone: 956-565-2454 | Email: nereyda.trevino@stisd.net
Special Programs Director: Brenda de la Garza, Ed.D.
Phone: 956.514.4259 | Email: brenda.delagarza@stisd.net
Gifted and Talented Resources
From Outside Sources:
- Equity in G/T (Texas Education Agency)
- Texas Association for Gifted and Talented
- National Association for Gifted Children
- Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG)
GT Nomination/Referral Form
GT Exit Form
GT Nomination/Referral Form- Spanish
Click here for the electronic GT Nomination Form in English and Spanish
Parent Presentations (Jan. 2023):
Gifted and Talented Program Nomination Information Session
Sesion Informativa aceraca de la Nominacion para Programa de Dotados y Talentosos