GT Referral Forms

Gifted and Talented Referral Process

Castleberry ISD accepts referrals for services in the Gifted and Talented Program annually. Eligible students must be currently enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade at CISD. Referrals may come from parents, teachers, administrators, counselors, or other interested persons. The person referring a student must complete a Gifted and Talented Referral Form for a student to be assessed and considered for the program services.

After assessment, if gifted and talented services are considered appropriate, the student will be placed in the Gifted and Talented Program during the spring semester, no later than March 1.


Gifted and Talented Transfer Students

Each district in Texas has a different Gifted and Talented program of services, so qualification for G/T services may or may not transfer from district to district. 

Students identified for G/T services at a campus in Castleberry ISD will maintain program placement when transferring to another campus within the district.

Students identified for another district's program of service should advise campus personnel of their previous G/T participation upon enrollment. The Campus G/T Selection Committee will review the records to determine if the student's learning needs match Castleberry ISD's program of services. The Campus G/T Selection Committee may decide to accept the transfer or request additional testing. Please contact your school's guidance counselor for more information.


Is My Child Gifted?

Below are some common gifted behaviors. Not every child will display every behavior. Gifted individuals may display behaviors not listed.

Common Gifted Characteristics and Behaviors

While no two gifted children are the same, many share common gifted characteristics and behaviors, such as:

Curious - exceptional interest in a variety of topics, asks probing questions

Creative - imaginative ideas and solutions, keen sense of humor

Quick to learn - remembers with few reminders, comprehends easily

Logical - superior problem-solving skills, makes connections and sees relationships, understands abstract ideas by reasoning facts

High Self Standards - is self-critical and self-corrects, may struggle with perfectionism

Independent - shows responsibiity, likes to differentiate work and self from others

Asynchronous - converses easier with adults than peers, may have high intellect and underdeveloped motor skills

Range of Interests - may have a range of interests or a select interest developed in great depth, advanced vocabulary

Intense - concern for world problems and fairness, sensitive, feels and/or expresses emotions deeply

Gifted individuals excel in their ability to think, reason, and judge, making it necessary for them to receive special educational services and support to be able to fully develop their potential and talents. Gifted services include strategies and supports designed to meet their unique needs.


2024-2025 GT Identification Timeline

Below is the timeline for the 2024-2025 G/T Identification process.

REFER:
Referral Window Open

November 18, 2024 - December 18, 2024
Eligible Students: Grades K-12

ASSESS:
Test Administration

Testing Window: January 22, 2024 - February 14, 2025, during regular school hours
Assessments: NNAT©3  & CogAT 7 online

NOTIFY:
Notification of Placement/Permission to Participate Letters distributed

On or before February 24, 2025

COMMIT:
Permission to Participate Letters due to Counselors

February 28,  2025

PARTICIPATE:
Students Placed and Begin Receiving Services

March 1, 2025

Referral Form

Thank you for your interest in Castleberry ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program. The referral form includes permission to test and a home survey. Please allow about twenty minutes to complete. The 2024-2025 referral window opened November 18, 2024.

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