Texas Gifted and Talented (G/T) Allotment
Eligibility
Students who have been formally identified as gifted and talented through their district's state-approved assessment process generate this funding. Every Texas district is required to identify and serve G/T students in grades K-12. Districts must use a state-approved identification process and maintain records in PEIMS.
- Eligible: All Texas school districts with formally identified G/T students
- Students must complete the district's G/T identification process
- Funding is automatic - no competitive application required
- Funds must be used specifically for G/T student services
Program Goals
Texas provides per-pupil funding for students formally identified as gifted and talented. Unlike some formula funds, districts are required to spend a defined portion on services specifically for identified G/T students. It cannot be pooled into general operating funds.
G/T programs are expected to provide appropriately challenging services that go beyond what standard classroom instruction offers. Advanced coursework, enrichment competitions, and specialized learning tools are all eligible uses.
Funding Distribution
G/T allotment funds flow automatically through the Foundation School Program based on the number of identified G/T students in PEIMS. Districts typically receive a small weighted add-on per identified student. Check with your district's finance office for the current per-pupil allotment amount.
Allowed Uses
G/T funds must be used to provide appropriately challenging services to identified students. This includes advanced coursework, enrichment programs, competitions, and specialized learning tools. Physical computing and coding tools that challenge high-ability students in ways standard classroom tools do not are eligible.
Allowable Purchases
G/T allotment funds can support advanced and enrichment materials for identified students. Tools that support open-ended exploration and advanced problem-solving are a strong fit.
Forward Education Tools That Qualify
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micro:bit Classroom Kits
Physical computing tools with open-ended project potential. G/T students can work beyond grade-level expectations with advanced coding challenges, custom sensor projects, and original design work. -
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit
Advanced AI literacy curriculum ideal for G/T enrichment. Introduces concepts like machine learning and neural networks in an accessible but intellectually challenging format. -
Coding for Climate Kit
Complex, real-world problem-solving through coding. Engages G/T students in the kind of open-ended inquiry and challenge they thrive in.
Keep in Mind
G/T allotment money must be used on programs and materials for students who have been formally identified. You can't use it for general classroom supplies or programs that serve all students equally.
G/T students benefit most from tools that let them explore beyond the prescribed lesson. Physical computing kits are particularly strong because the ceiling is essentially unlimited - students can keep building more complex projects.
Robotics competitions, coding contests, science fairs, and academic competitions can all be funded with G/T allotment money. Forward Education's curriculum prepares students well for these kinds of challenges.
Your district's G/T coordinator manages these funds. Connect with them directly to understand how much is available each year and what the spending timeline looks like.
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