Gifted and Talented Testing
Are you interested in G/T Testing for your student(s)? You must register for Fall G/T testing by September 25, 2026. Gifted and Talented Testing is available for HISD students currently enrolled in PK4 - 12th grades and students entering Kindergarten in 2027-2028. Gifted and Talented Identification is required to be eligible to apply for Vanguard campuses in HISD.
- Universal G/T Testing: HISD also administers universal G/T testing for students who have not been identified as G/T and who meet the following criteria:
- All students in 2nd grade (requesting testing is not required)
- Students in 5th & 8th grade scoring above the 80th percentile on BOY NWEA Math or Reading
- Previously Identified G/T Students: If your student has previously been identified G/T, please note the following:
- Students identified as G/T in all content areas do not need to be retested for identification and are eligible to apply to Vanguard campuses.
- Students identified as G/T in one content area are eligible to request testing to be identified in all content areas for eligibility to apply to Vanguard campuses.
- Please reach out to your student’s campus G/T coordinator if you have any questions about current identification status.
Testing Window: October 5th – 23rd (make up testing: October 26th - 30th)
The campus will schedule the specific testing dates for your student within the window. If you have questions about the testing timeline, please contact the campus coordinator (Danielle Phillips, darriol1@houstonisd.org).
G/T Identification Results will be sent home in December, in alignment with the School Choice Application window.
If you have any questions regarding G/T services and identification, please visit www.houstonisd.org/GT or contact the G/T department (giftedandtalented@houstonisd.org or 713-556-6954)
