Rolanda Williams (Magnet Director)
rolanda.williams@austinisd.org
Adelina Coronoado (Assistant Principal)
adelina.coronado@austinisd.org
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Gifted & Talented Family Presentation
August 18 - October 16: GT Referral Window REFERRAL FORMS
September 22 - October 7: Nonverbal Universal Screener (2nd Grade Students Only)
October 26-November 20: Testing of referred students and continuing 2nd graders
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 Service
Parents and teachers can refer students for Gifted & Talented screening by completing the AISD Gifted and Talented Referral Form. Students can also refer themselves!
The window to refer students for AISD's Gifted and Talented program opens on August 18th and closes on October 16th.
The GT identification process considers quantitative and qualitative data. The GT Committee collects four pieces of data to assess students:
- Parent Observation Form
- The Teacher Observation
- CoGat Test
All campuses in Austin ISD offer Gifted and Talented screening in grades K-12 based on referrals.
Anyone may submit a referral for a student: family members, teachers, community members, counselors, administrators, and even the students themselves. The GT Referral Window is open from the start of the school year through early October. The assessment process continues through November, and families are notified of a service decision by a Campus GT Committee prior to winter break.
For more information, the online referral link, and specific dates and deadlines, please visit the Austin ISD Advanced Academics webpage.
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Questions & Wonderings
Enrichment & Extracurricular
Enrichment activities include opportunities that provide depth and complexity through exploration, extension, or elaboration. Extracurricular activities and organized events include opportunities outside of the traditional school day, such as clubs, competitions, contests, mentorships, and internships. Campuses select which activities to offer and periodically share these opportunities with families.
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.
Gifted & Talented Family Connection
Additional Resources:
- GT Information for Families Presentation
- The GT Family Handbook and other family support resources can be found on the district website.
- GT Support Organizations (unaffiliated with Austin ISD)
- Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT):
- Gifted Education Family Network (GEFN):
Acceleration
For information on content-area or whole-grade acceleration (grade skipping), please visit the district Advanced Academics webpage.
FAQS
Should my kid study for the CogAt?
No, Your child does not need to study for the CogAT. The assessment measures cognitive abilities and reasoning skills rather than knowledge learned in school. However, becoming familiar with the types of questions and getting a good night’s sleep can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
What if my child was already identified by AISD or a school or district out of AISD?
In District Transfer: Once identified by AISD, students do not need to re-test. The identification stays with them throughout their school career.
Out of District Transfer: Families who have joined us from out of AISD that have students who have been identified by previous schools can find information about GT service transfers here: https://www.austinisd.org/advanced-academics/gifted/transfers