Gifted Resources

TAGT Resources

Duke TIP Presentations

Traci Guidry, Southwest Regional Manager for Duke TIP, recently held a parent information night about the Talent Searches for Katy ISD GT parents. Click here for the 4th-6th Grade Talent Search presentation. Click here for the 7th Grade Talent Search presentation.

Other Helpful Resources

Perfectionism Podcasts with Lisa Von Gemert

Lisa Von Gemert (giftedguru.com) has appeared on several great podcasts lately, speaking about perfectionism. Check out her website for links to these free podcasts. Her website also includes many free resources about giftedness.

PACE Class

Professional Advancement through Career Education

Attention Parents of HS Juniors identified GT or have a 3.8+ GPA:

The PACE class is an elective course at Miller Career & Technology Center that carries a 5.0 GPA weight and is limited to high school junior GT students or students with a 3.8+ GPA. If you are a parent of a junior who meets the requirement, please consider this unique internship opportunity for his/her senior year through the PACE program. You can visit the teacher’s webpage for detailed information at

http://staff.katyisd.org/sites/mctcpace/Pages/default.aspx

Students have a rare opportunity through PACE to intern in any field they want, to gain valuable experience and industry knowledge, and to learn what it means to be a professional.

“Dear Teacher, My Gifted Child Is In Your Class”

A touching letter about the challenges gifted students face in the classroom. Read it at Crushing Tall Poppies.