Gifted/Talented Referral & Appeal Processes
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Gifted/Talented Services (G/T) Referral & Appeal Processes
REFERRAL & IDENTIFICATION TESTING:
Parents/guardians or campus staff may refer a child for identification testing during the Referral & Identification Window. The referral form is available from October 1-31.
October 1 - 31 is the only referral opportunity for the following students:
- Current MISD students in grades K-11
- Current MISD Third Party Partnership Campuses in grades K-11
- Current Private/ Charter School Students
- Current Homeschool Students
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Application Window |
Testing Window |
Placement Notification |
GT Services begin (if identified) |
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Kindergarten |
October 1-31 |
November-January |
Mid-February |
by March 1 |
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1st - 5th Grade |
October 1-31 |
November-January |
Mid-February |
First Day of Fall Semester |
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6th - 11th Grade |
October 1-31 |
February |
March |
First Day of Fall Semester |
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MISD Area Private, Charter & Homeschool Students (K - 11) |
October 1-31 |
November-January (K-5) |
Mid-February (K-5) March (6-11) |
First Day of Fall Semester |
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GT Transfers* |
within 3 weeks of moving into MISD, with proper documentation |
Ongoing with documentation |
Within 1 week of testing |
Immediately |
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Non-MISD Resident Student** |
within 3 weeks of moving into MISD, with proper documentation |
November 1-July 31 |
Mid-February - |
First Day of Fall Semester |
*GT Transfers- Your child must have been receiving G/T services in the district from which they are transferring. The parent must provide the documentation or the name of a contact person from the transferring district who can provide the required documents. Documentation will be reviewed, and further testing may be required to determine placement.
**Non-MISD Resident Student- Includes families that have moved to Midland after October 31 and before July 31 of the current year. Parents must contact the GT office for testing approval within 3 weeks of enrollment in MISD. Documentation of prior school records and proof of residency will be required.
Click for G/T Transfer Information
Click to Request Non-MISD Resident Information
Click to REQUEST a G/T Appeal Form or Phone Call to discuss results