by Emily Villamar-Robbins and Cheryl Taliaferro, Ph.D. If you move to a different school district, or if you have friends receiving GT services in other districts, you may notice that GT programs are not the same across Texas. Why do GT programs look different in different districts, and what should parents know about these differences,Continue reading “FAQ: Why Do GT Services Look Different from District to District?”
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The G/T Project Gentleman
By Clint Von Gundy Reader, Harvey Dent was right: “You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” I was not a great fan of Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman (no one seems to be having any fun), but after fifteen years in gifted education, I had to takeContinue reading “The G/T Project Gentleman”
FAQ: When is “Acceleration” Truly Acceleration?
by Emily Villamar-Robbins Parent question: My elementary student is very advanced in math. I requested that my student be moved ahead a year in math because I heard that Texas requires districts to allow acceleration for students who receive GT services in grades K-12. My public school district responded that they do not allow this,Continue reading “FAQ: When is “Acceleration” Truly Acceleration?”
