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NEISD fourth grade Gifted and Talented (GT) students locate fingerprints.
Texas public schools offer a range of advanced academic programs that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond. Through specialized courses, assessments, and services, students can demonstrate college readiness, earn college credits, and qualify for scholarships like the National Merit Scholarship.
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Advanced academic opportunities available for students begin with Gifted and Talented programs in elementary school and progress to Advanced Academic Programs, such as Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP), in high school.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act defines gifted children as:
Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
The National Association for Gifted Children developed a positioning statement to guide best practices. The NAGC states, “Students with gifts and talents perform – or have the capability to perform – at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains. They require modification(s) to their educational experience(s) to learn and realize their potential.”
College preparatory classes provide the foundation students need to succeed in postsecondary education. These core courses, required for high school graduation, offer rigorous academic preparation without reaching the advanced level of AP coursework. High-achieving students may later transition from college prep to AP classes.
Through dual credit and dual enrollment programs, high school students can simultaneously earn credit toward both a high school diploma and a college degree.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses allow students to take college-level classes while still in high school. High AP exam scores can lead to college credit and advanced placement in universities, reducing time and costs for a degree. Students interested in Advanced Placement programs have many options, including:
National Association for Gifted Children- Myths about GT classes and students
College Board- Advanced Placement Information
Check out this quick video of what students learn in Advanced Academics. Advanced Academics provide students with opportunities to demonstrate college and career readiness.
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