What is the role of the Director of Gifted and Talented?
The Director of Gifted and Talented in FBISD is responsible for implementing philosophy, program components, and placement criteria for gifted and talented programs in FBISD. The Director is also responsible for developing and monitoring the G/T curriculum, assisting principals and teachers in implementing the program, conducting program evaluations, maintaining the gifted and talented budget and coordinating contests and out of school activities. The Gifted and Talented Director does not have placement authority for children. Campus Selection Committees and Appeals Committees have authority for making placement decisions regarding the gifted and talented program. The Gifted and Talented Director does not make any decisions regarding non-identified G/T students in gifted and talented classrooms, i.e. “fillers.” The building Principal has full authority to make any and all placement decisions regarding non-identified students.
