The Varied Faces of GT Students

  • The Gifted and Talented Program identifies and serves Harlingen CISD students through two age groupings: Elementary K-5, and Secondary 6-12. 

  • GT trained teachers serve elementary GT students in differentiated models of instruction at every elementary campus.  

  • GT trained teachers serve secondary middle school GT students in the four core areas: reading, mathematics, science, and social studies at every middle school campus. Students are encouraged to participate in UIL academic and arts activities, as well as take courses through the Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement programs.

  • At the high school level, GT trained teachers serve students in advanced classes through Pre-AP and AP programs. These programs are present at the comprehensive high schools, Dr. Cano Freshman Academy, Harlingen School of Health Professions, and Harlingen Collegiate High.

GT Equity Matrix

Gifted and Talented Screening Process for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade

Screening

The entire Kindergarten and 2nd grade cohorts of students are screened for Gifted and Talented services utilizing the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT3) by district GT testing staff. Students with scores in the top 15% of the population will continue to assessment.