Gifted and Talented Services
Gifted and Talented in PNGISD
Rigorous learning opportunities exist in all grade levels for students in the Gifted and Talented program. The goal is to provide resources that engage and develop GT students who are not only academically successful, but also the future problem solvers of tomorrow.
Identification and Referrals
The PNGISD Gifted and Talented Department accepts referrals for students in grades K-12 throughout the school year. Referrals are accepted from teachers, students, administrators, counselors, or parents/guardians. The referral must be submitted via the link found on this webpage.
Students may be evaluated annually, but only once in either the fall or spring.
Referral Deadlines:
Fall Evaluations - October 18, 2024
Spring Evaluations - February 21, 2025
Services
Gifted services are designed for students who demonstrate significantly above-average achievement or potential in areas of general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude, and creative/productive thinking skills. For a written description of services provided at each campus, please refer to the PNGISD Gifted and Talented Program Guide. For more information, please contact your child's campus counselor.
PNGISD Gifted and Talented Program Contacts
Name |
Campus |
Email Address
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Julie Gauthier |
Deputy Superintendent |
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Roxanne Ferguson |
PreK-8 Curriculum Coordinator |
|
Staci Gary |
Director of District Programs & 9-12 Education |
|
Paisley Ware |
PNG High School Counselor |
|
Kelley Wueller |
PNG High School Counselor |
|
Rachel Lawson |
PNG High School Counselor |
|
Raina Nichols |
PNG High School Counselor |
|
Kaleigh Gaspard |
PNG High School Counselor |
|
Whitney Broussard |
Groves Middle School Counselor |
|
Shelby Maxwell |
Port Neches Middle School Counselor |
|
Angela Robison |
Groves Intermediate Counselor |
|
Corrie Zepeda |
Port Neches Intermediate Counselor |
|
Chrissy Lang |
Port Neches Primary |
|
Jolene Williams |
Groves Primary |
Resources
Texas State Plan for the Gifted
Plan Estatal de Texas para Dotados
PNGISD Gifted & Talented Handbook
PNGISD Referral Form for GT Evaluation
Equity in Gifted/Talented Education
Gifted Education Family Network
Texas Performance Standards Project