Equity in Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education
According to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, equity in G/T education exists when "the population of the total district is reflected in the population of the gifted/talented services program or has been for two (2) of the past three (3) years" (State Plan, 1.6E).
As the state grows and the population changes, educators need to continually evaluate how best to serve all learners, including those who need G/T services. The rapidly-growing Hispanic student population includes many students who come from Spanish-speaking families. Ensuring equitable access to and participation in G/T programs by students traditionally underrepresented in G/T services is the goal of the Texas Education Agency’s Equity in Gifted/Talented Education project. The resources in this section of the Web site are intended to help districts identify and serve students from Spanish-speaking or bilingual households.