Vernon ISD will hold a parent information meeting for the Gifted and Talened Program on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6 PM in the Vernon Middle School library. The meeting will have information about the nomination process and campus services. Parents and/or guardians who would like more information about the program are encouraged to attend.

VISD will accept nominations for the gifted and talented program December 1 - 15, 2011. Nominations may be submitted by a teacher, parent or community member. Secondary students may nominate themselves. A nomination form may be obtained at the student's campus or by clicking the link below. The completed form should be returned to the student's school counselor by December 15.

The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) provides a structure for students to perform on challenging projects in grades four and eight and at the exit level, which is usually in grade eleven or grade twelve. Projects at grades 11 & 12 are independent research studies and the final product is to be professional quality when finished.
The TPSP consists of research-based standards and an accompanying assessment system that captures the high levels of achievement that gifted/talented students are able to exhibit. The TPSP can also provide summative and formative information on an individual G/T student's learning.