GT DRAFT
Understanding Gifted and Talented Support in Amarillo ISD
In Amarillo ISD, students who receive academic support through gifted and talented services show a preponderance of evidence of an academic need for support. Our services are designed to make learning accessible to students whose brains are wired to think, process information, or solve problems in a significantly different way from their peers.
The goal is to provide the specialized support required to help these students thrive and learn in a way that fits their unique needs.
What Support Looks Like in the Classroom
Students who receive support through Gifted and Talented services are not removed from their typical classrooms or given special privileges. They learn the same subjects with their peers, but their teachers use specific, research-based strategies to help make learning accessible.
The goal is to match a student's unique processing style and learning needs to the teaching methods used, ensuring they can use their strengths to reach their full academic potential. Rather than adding more work, this support provides an opportunity for students to engage with the curriculum in a way that truly fits how they learn.
Information About Gifted and Talented in Amarillo ISD
- Parent GT Awareness Information
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent Input Form – English
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent Input Form – Spanish
- 3rd through 12th Grade Parent Input Forms – English
- 3rd through 12th Grade Parent Input Forms – Spanish
- Appeals and Retests Information
- GT Framework Parent Letters
Policy
Contact Us
For more information, contact:
- Robbie Harter, District Gifted and Talented Instructional Coach, 806-326-1332
- Kelsey Lorenz, Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator, 806-326-133
- Angie Curley, Gifted and Talented Clerk, 806-326-1139