GT program review: district identifies 17.4% for gifted services and seeks more diverse identification

May 13, 2026

District GT lead reported that 17.4% of students were identified for gifted services in 2025, highlighted the district's advanced offerings (28 AP courses, dual-credit options) and outlined actions to improve identification diversity and alignment across grade levels.

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Dr. Jimmy Walker presented the GT program review and said the district currently identifies 17.4% of students as eligible for GT services and receives a small-weighted funding allocation per identified student. “This is 17.4 of our total student population,” Walker said while summarizing identification and service models.

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