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
During the 2022-2023 school year, the window to nominate students for the GT program was open January 3 - 31, 2023. (Nominations are now closed.)
If you are a parent who missed the deadline, but would still like to nominate your student for testing, please contact Ward Roberts at 940-235-1021, ext. 15009.
GT Testing
After nominations, GT testing will occur in the spring, at each student's home campus, between Feb 1 and Mar 10, 2023.
- 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
Find more information on our District's professional development site:
- [PD Site]