October 6th, 2008
Parents invited to gifted and talented program overview

From the San Marcos school district

An open meeting will be held for San Marcos CISD parents who are interested in information on the district’s Gifted and Talented Education Program 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9 in the large training room of the Lamar Annex Building, 500 West Hutchison.

According to Coordinator Judy Mitchell, this meeting is for parents of children in grades K-12 who are not currently served in the Gifted and Talented Education Program. The agenda will include:

• The definition of Gifted and Talented
• Discussion of the nomination and selection procedures
• Testing instruments used for identification and
• Program design and services.

A translator will be available to assist with Spanish translation. The deadline for parent/family nominations is Nov. 1.

There will be opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. For more details, call Mitchell at 393-6864 or email her at judy.mitchell@smcisd.net.