GT Program

The Gifted and Talented Program is a Service for students who need a different plan for learning.  Not every Bright Student is GT.

Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD’s Advanced Academics Services Program for Gifted and Talented Students  

Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD’s Advanced Academics Services program for gifted and talented students is designed to meet the special needs of gifted and talented students through the implementation of a differentiated curriculum.  The K-5 program includes the development of critical thinking skills in enriched lessons covering the TEKS and is delivered using small group instruction within the regular classroom by G/T Certified teachers.  Second, it utilizes a pullout program where teachers use Project-Based Learning, such as Texas Performance Standard Projects (TPSP) and National History Day Projects are used to guide and cultivate research, product development, and presentation skills in each of the G/T students.  These learning experiences are facilitated by a trained and certified campus G/T Advisor.

The G/T delivery model used by secondary students will include advanced-level rigor in all core classes.  Project-Based Learning, such as Texas Performance Standard Projects (TPSP) and National History Day Projects are used to guide and cultivate research, product development, and presentation skills in each of the G/T students and will take place through cross-curricular projects in Social Studies and ELA.   Students will also have opportunities to enroll in Dual Credit courses delivered with increased rigor.  G/T students are served by a trained and certified campus counselor as well as a certified College, Career, and Military Readiness Counselor for Advanced Academics.   By providing a G/T certified teacher for each G/T student to help mentor and monitor their progress throughout the year, COCISD will provide more social-emotional support and guidance to each student as they nurture their gifts and talents and reach their full academic potential.  

To ensure even more Social and Emotional support, all G/T students have access through their campus Counselor's referral to TCHATT, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine, a free virtual program designed to help identify and provide services to students who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health-related issues.

G/T Nomination Forms are below, or they may be requested from the campus counselor or Director of Special Programs and Innovative Learning,  Missy Eichman, at meichman@cocisd.org.

G/T State Plan

Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students