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
Contacts
Campus Contacts (Gifted & Talented Coordinators):
Health Professions (Mercedes): Laurie Kilbourn, Assistant Principal | laurie.kilbourn@stisd.net | 956.565.2237
Medical Professions (Olmito): Lacy Holocker, Assistant Principal | lacy.holocker@stisd.net | 956.214.6100
Preparatory Academy (Edinburg): Roberta Davila, Assistant Principal | roberta.davila@stisd.net | 956.381.5522
Rising Scholars Academy (San Benito): Jose Perez, Assistant Principal | jose.perez@stisd.net | 956.399.4358
Science Academy (Mercedes): Rigo Olivarez, Assistant Principal | rigo.olivarez@stisd.net | 956.565.4620
Virtual Academy (100% Virtual): Itzahamara Moses, Dean of Instruction | itzahamara.moses@stisd.net | 956.260.2200
World Scholars (Edinburg): Dr. Cynthia Chairez, Principal | cynthia.chairez@stisd.net | 956.383.1684
District Contact:
Executive Director for Special Programs: Dr. Brenda De La Garza
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