Gifted and Talented (GT) Services
Austin ISD provides Gifted and Talented identification and services across all campuses. Campus GT Advocates support teachers, students, and families with dedicated resources and information.
Parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members may refer any student for GT identification.
Secondary GT Services
Secondary GT services include instruction by GT-trained teachers and access to advanced courses in areas of strength. These courses may include:
- Advanced Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Magnet (requires admission)
- International Baccalaureate (requires admission)
- Dual Credit (requires passing TSI score)
- Advanced-level CTE courses
Enrichment & Extracurricular Opportunities
GT students have opportunities to extend their learning, explore their interests, and engage in experiences that provide depth and complexity.
Opportunities may include enrichment activities, clubs, competitions, contests, mentorships, internships, and other activities beyond the traditional school day.
Gifted/Talented Screening Timeline - 2026-27 School Year
- August 18 - October 16: GT Referral Window Referral Form
- September 23: Virtual GT Services Family Information Session Meeting Link
- October 26-November 20: Testing of referred students
- December 2-16: Campus GT Committee reviews assessments and observations to identify students
- December 18: Parent Notification of Eligibility
- January 2027: Newly Identified Students Begin Services
For more information on GT Services and the identification process, please visit the district website Gifted & Talented section.
Contact Information
Search for your school in the Campus GT Contacts.
Family Resources in the Austin ISD Portal
Gifted and Talented Family Connection in the Austin ISD Portal
This is a site that families can access through the Austin ISD Portal (login required). It houses an ever-expanding library of family support materials and resources for GT students in grades K-12.
Visit the Austin ISD Portal and search for the “Gifted & Talented Family Connection.”