Gifted and Talented
S.A.G.E. Service Goals
- To provide enrichment services which meet the unique needs of intellectually gifted children
- To provide activities which develop the skills needed for: critical thinking, problem solving, logic, higher-order thinking, creativity, and research
- To develop in the students an awareness of, and positive attitudes toward, their giftedness
- To provide opportunities for the interaction of gifted children
- To provide students with time and the skills needed to explore topics in depth and of individual interest
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Galveston ISD provides academically challenging learning experiences for Gifted and Talented (G/T) students. We provide in-school opportunities, and when possible, out-of-school opportunities throughout the school year. Special Activities in Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) is the Gifted and Talented program in Galveston ISD. Our program serves students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. Students in First through Fourth Grade receive instruction through a self-contained, cluster, or pull-out program. Identified gifted and talented students receive rigorous academic instruction with a strong focus on pacing, depth, and complexity. Instruction will engage students in examining multiple viewpoints, understanding the connectedness of all things, predicting the impact/value of events and choices, and utilizing knowledge to creatively improve or eliminate situations for the good of society. Differentiation of instruction for identified students is a regular part of their instructional services as well. At the middle school level, students are clustered and/or offered enrollment in advanced courses, designed specifically for English/language arts, math, science, and social studies. At the high school level, students receive a variety of advanced placement opportunities through enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors courses. Galveston ISD is committed to providing developmentally appropriate activities for the gifted and talented. The district values the unique human potential possessed by these students. Our ultimate vision is to nurture and maximize the intellectual, social, emotional, and creative potential of each student. Careful attention to the affective needs, balanced with highly challenging and innovative instruction, will enhance the opportunity for long-range success.  In order to address the specific needs of gifted students, Galveston ISD offers flexible services that accommodate their special needs, abilities, and interests. Curriculum and instruction meet the needs of gifted students by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school services. Modified elements include content, process, product, and learning environment. S.A.G.E. students will have the opportunity to:
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