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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMMING IN FRIENDSWOOD ISD
In 1977, the Texas Legislature passed its first legislation concerning the education of gifted/talented (G/T) students. In 1979, state funds for providing services to G/T children were made available, but providing such services was optional for school districts. In 1987, the Texas Legislature mandated that all school districts must identify and serve G/T students at all grade levels. In 1990, the Texas State Plan for the Education of the Gifted/Talented Students (State Plan) was adopted by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) that included a commitment to high-level learning opportunities for G/T learners. Friendswood ISD G/T services are aligned with the state goal listed below:

“Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. High school graduates who have participated in services for gifted/talented students will have produced products and performances of professional quality as part of the program services.”

LINK: TEA Gifted and Talented Education

CONTACT
Stacy Guzzetta
Friendswood ISD
302 Laurel Dr.
sguzzetta@fisdk12.net