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Tarkington ISD to move Gifted and Talented screening to NWEA MAP Growth
Summary
Director Lindsey Mayes and Lead Counselor Jackie Owens outlined a shift in GT identification to NWEA MAP Growth testing to improve efficiency and access for all students.
Lindsey Mayes, Director of Special Programs, and Jackie Owens, Lead Counselor, presented updates to the district's Gifted and Talented (GT) identification process. The presenters explained that Tarkington ISD will transition to the NWEA MAP Growth assessment to streamline GT screening and increase access across campuses.
The change is described in the minutes as intended to improve efficiency and access for all students; the minutes do not list a start date or the specific campuses where the assessment pilot or rollout will occur. The board heard the presentation and the matter remains an informational update in the minutes.
