Gifted and Talented
Northside Independent School District provides instructional opportunities and various services designed to meet the unique needs of students with significantly advanced general intellectual ability and/or specific subject matter aptitude in language arts, science, social studies and/or mathematics. These programs provide an appropriately differentiated curriculum in an effort to help students work to their fullest potential. GT program services may include a modified delivery of instruction for students by accelerating and/or providing for greater depth, more complex content, and enrichment activities. Specific GT program services are available in Kindergarten-12th grades. GT Specialists serving identified GT students have met the state requirements necessary for the teaching assignment. Northside ISD recognizes that all students are entitled to a program of educational experiences that provides opportunities to maximize the development of their capabilities.
Campus GT Specialist:
Elizabeth Valdivia
elizabeth.valdivia@nisd.net
(210) 397-5700 ext. 975753
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NISD Gifted & Talented Information
A NEW & REDESIGNED GT COURSE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Innovative Thinkers
IT 1 - 6th grade
IT 2 - 7th grade
IT 3 - 8th grade
BLAST OFF ON A NEW ADVENTURE !
Innovative Thinkers is a year long dedicated GT course developed especially for middle school gifted and talented students.
This course includes: Opportunities to explore new ideas and novel approaches to challenges and problem based learning experiences in the following areas: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Character Development Public Speaking Social/Emotional Learning Research Entrepreneurship Leadership
For more information reach out to your Middle School GT Specialist.
elizabeth.valdivia@nisd.net