•   Academic Resources / Gifted and Talented

  • The Gifted and Talented Department in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has the primary responsibility of overseeing, supporting, and monitoring the programs for K-12 of identified gifted and talented (G/T) students district-wide. 

    The Houston Independent School District provides two program options for Gifted and Talented (G/T) students: 

    It is important to note that in HISD, the term Vanguard is used synonymously with Gifted and Talented (G/T). The Gifted and Talented Programs are designed for G/T students who excel in general intellectual ability, in combination with creative/productive thinking and/or leadership ability. 

    For more information on HISD's gifted and talented program, click here.