Dickinson ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program serves approximately 3-5% of the students in the district.  These students are able to perform academically several levels above their enrolled grade level, are able to work independently on projects, and are motivated to learn at advanced levels.

Kindergarten gifted students are identified each year by March 1.  Teachers who have specialized GT training serve these students in their regular classes.

GT identified students in grades 1-6 are served in designated cluster classes by teachers with thirty-hours of training in gifted education.  In addition, gifted elementary students are pulled out once a week to work with other gifted students on enrichment activities in the four core curriculum areas.

Identified students in grades 7-12 are served in specific content areas by the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses.

Nomination and selection periods for the DISD Gifted Program:

• September/October – Students new to Dickinson ISD
• November to February – Kindergarten students
• February to May – Current DISD students not tested that year

Questions about the gifted program may be directed to Laurel O’Donnell, Coordinator of Assessment, Evaluation, and Compliance – 218.229.6068 or to the campus of attendance:

Bay Colony Elementary	281.534.8100
Hughes Road Elementary	281.534.6877
Kenneth E. Little Elementary	281.229.7000
San Leon Elementary	281.229.7400
Jake Silbernagel Elementary	281.534.6950
Barber Middle School	281.229.6900
Dunbar Middle School	281.229.6600
McAdams Jr. High School	281.229.7100
Dickinson High School	281.229.6400

Parent Referral for Gifted and Talented Program-English
Parent Referral for Gifted and Talented Program-Spanish

Parent Information - New-to-District Fall GT Referral (English)
Parent Information - New-to-District Fall GT Referral (Spanish)