Gifted & Talented
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The goal of GT education in Wichita Falls ISD for students to develop innovative, advanced-level products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and services in grades K-12.
For more information, check out our District's Gifted/Talented Program Guide:
GT Nominations
Parents can nominate students for the G/T program from January 7 - 31, 2025, during the 2024/2025 school year. Click the link below to get started.
Note: Students who have already qualified as "GT" retain that status from year to year. For these students, there is no need to reapply or nominate again.
GT Testing
After nominations, GT testing will occur in the spring, at each student's home campus, between Feb 1 and Mar 8, 2024.
- Kindergarten: Paper tests
- Grades 1-11: Online (computer) testing
WFISD uses the CogAT test. Students in Kindergarten take a paper test, but those in grades 1-11 take an online version.
The CogAT has three sections: Verbal (words and vocabulary), Quantitative (counting, patterns, and math facts), and Nonverbal (picture puzzles). To see what the questions look like, try an internet search for "CogAT sample items." But be careful! Some "practice" sites don't match the quality of the real test.
GT Placement
After testing is complete, students and parents will be notified of placement.
These results will be sent to schools and families on/around mid-April.
GT Training for Teachers
Information will be sent out on December 1, 2024.
Find more information on our District's professional development site:
- [PD Site]