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Katy ISD reports roughly 9% of students in GT services; AP and dual-credit enrollment growing
Summary
Director Danielle Sanchez told the board that Katy ISD serves about 8,882 students through gifted-and-talented programming (roughly 9%), highlighted AP and dual-credit growth and described GT facilitator roles and program models.
Danielle Sanchez, director of Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics, presented an overview of Katy ISD’s GT services, AP program and dual-credit partnerships at the April 22 board meeting.
Sanchez said Katy ISD currently serves 8,882 students through GT programming, representing roughly 9% of district enrollment. GT screening and identification follow the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students, Sanchez said; elementary students with five or more positive measures and secondary students with three or more positive measures are identified for GT services.
Elementary GT students participate in a full-day “Challenge” pull-out model with a five-year curriculum cycle and a culminating GT Expo. At the…
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