What does it mean to be gifted?

A "gifted and talented student” means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: 

• Exhibits high-performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
• Possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
• Excels in a specific academic field. 

-Texas Education Code

Campus and District Sponsored Projects

Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)

The Texas Performance Standards Project comprises a set of performance standards, curricula, and assessments for differentiating instruction and deepening academic learning. TPSP enhances gifted/talented programs from kindergarten through high school.

• EPISD Film Fest
• EPISD Robotics Competition
• Science & STEM Fair
• Curriculum-based projects
• National History Day (middle & high school only)
• AP Capstone (high school only)

EPISD GT Parent Committee 

This is a voluntary parent group. The purpose of this group is to ensure GT information is accurately and effectively communicated to community stakeholders and parents.