AHISD presents GT program review as district refines identification criteria

May 13, 2026

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jimmie Walker presented a gifted-and-talented program review describing refinements to identification criteria and assessment tools and emphasizing a data-driven approach and fairness in identification.

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Dr. Jimmie Walker, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, presented a review of the district's gifted-and-talented (GT) program at the May 13 meeting, saying the review "reflects a district-wide commitment to fair identification practices, academic excellence, and continuous program improvement." The presentation noted recent refinements to eligibility criteria and assessment tools and referenced ongoing feedback from parents and staff that informed adjustments.

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