The state of Texas defines a gifted student as a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:  (More)

 

"All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent."                   -John F. Kennedy

"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind."     -Samuel Johnson

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question."    -Eugene Ionesco Decouvertes

The gifted specialist at the elementary level works with the gifted students and their teachers to provide enrichment as needed. In addition to being a resource for classroom activities, the gifted specialist meets weekly with groups of students to extend and enrich grade-level TEKS and strengthen higher-order thinking skills. (More)

 

Selman Intermediate Gifted & Talented Students 
Hold 2nd Annual "Night of the Notables"!

"Night of the Notables" is a two month project that stresses independent learning, wide and deep research, superior products, personal commitment and performance, and higher level thinking skills.

This independent research project invites pupils to study a ‘notable’ figure from history and then present the information to parents and visitors in a fun way.  Pupils dress up as their chosen ‘notable’ and deliver information in character from individual stations, prepared earlier by each student. 

Click here to see photos of our amazing night!

 Links

TAGT- Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

NAGC- National Association For Gifted Children

GT-World-An on-line support community for parents of Gifted and Talented children

Hoagies' Gifted Education- Page offers resources, articles, books and links for parents, students, and educators

Night of the Notables Links       

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