Advanced Academics
In 1977, the Texas Legislature passed its first legislation concerning the education of gifted/talented (G/T) students. In 1979, state funds for providing services to G/T children were made available, but providing such services was optional for school districts.
In 1987, the Texas Legislature mandated that all school districts must identify and serve G/T students at all grade levels. In 1990, The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students was adopted, and in 1999, the Texas Performance Standards Project for Gifted/Talented Students (TPSP) was created.
Today, Texas educators are committed to meeting the unique needs of G/T students and to expanding the ways we do so. To learn more about exciting programs for G/T education in Texas, click on the links below, contact your local school district or regional service center, or email TEA at [email protected].
The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students - revised 2009
English Version (PDF, 160 KB)
Spanish Version (PDF, 181 KB)
For a print-ready file allowing you to produce an English-Spanish flip version of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, please e-mail [email protected].
Guiding Questions for Program Review (PDF, 187 KB)
This tool for G/T program review serves as a resource to the State Plan and provides guided questions to assist districts in their efforts to meet the compliance guidelines.
Professional Development
Required Gifted/Talented Teacher Training (PDF, 16.9 KB)
Related Links
The Texas Education Code on Gifted/Talented Education, TEC Subchapter D. Educational Programs for Gifted/Talented Students §29.121-§29.123 and §42.156
The Texas Administrative Code on Gifted/Talented Education (TAC) §89.1-§89.5
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas Performance Standards Project (outside source)
Equity in G/T (outside source)
Gifted/Talented Resources
Texas AP/IB Incentive Program
Texas Association for Gifted and Talented (outside source)
National Association for Gifted Children (outside source)
In 1987, the Texas Legislature mandated that all school districts must identify and serve G/T students at all grade levels. In 1990, The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students was adopted, and in 1999, the Texas Performance Standards Project for Gifted/Talented Students (TPSP) was created.
Today, Texas educators are committed to meeting the unique needs of G/T students and to expanding the ways we do so. To learn more about exciting programs for G/T education in Texas, click on the links below, contact your local school district or regional service center, or email TEA at [email protected].
The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students - revised 2009
English Version (PDF, 160 KB)
Spanish Version (PDF, 181 KB)
For a print-ready file allowing you to produce an English-Spanish flip version of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, please e-mail [email protected].
Guiding Questions for Program Review (PDF, 187 KB)
This tool for G/T program review serves as a resource to the State Plan and provides guided questions to assist districts in their efforts to meet the compliance guidelines.
Professional Development
Required Gifted/Talented Teacher Training (PDF, 16.9 KB)
Related Links
The Texas Education Code on Gifted/Talented Education, TEC Subchapter D. Educational Programs for Gifted/Talented Students §29.121-§29.123 and §42.156
The Texas Administrative Code on Gifted/Talented Education (TAC) §89.1-§89.5
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas Performance Standards Project (outside source)
Equity in G/T (outside source)
Gifted/Talented Resources
Texas AP/IB Incentive Program
Texas Association for Gifted and Talented (outside source)
National Association for Gifted Children (outside source)