GT Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are characteristics that may indicate a need for gifted services?

  • When can I have my child assessed for a need for gifted services?

  • Does my student have to wait for the annual testing opportunity if they are newly enrolled in Bastrop ISD and were previously identified for gifted services in the sending school?

  • What is the definition of a gifted student?

  • Who can refer students for the GT program? 

  • Does my referral mean that my child will be identified for the GIfted Program? 

  • How are students identified for GT services?

  • Is there a maximum number of students that can participate in the GT program? 

  • When do services begin once my child is identified? 

  • If my child is identified for services, will he/she have to go through the identification process every year? 

  • What kind of training do GT teachers have in order to meet my child’s learning needs? 

  • What if my child no longer wishes to receive GT services?