Vidor Independent School District

Heather Watson East, Director of Curriculum

Heather Watson East, Director of Curriculum & GT Program

1255 N. Main St. | Vidor, Tx 7662

Phone: 409.951.8736 | Fax: 409.783.9117

Alicia Nunez, Adm. Assistant

409.951.8706

GT Referral Window: February 5th-16th

Vidor ISD will begin the referral process for Gifted and Talented (G/T) services for the 2024-2025 school year for students currently enrolled in grades K-11 in VISD. We are committed to providing challenging learning experiences for students with exceptional intellectual and creative thinking abilities.

GT Referral Parent Letter | GT Referral Form

Other Important Dates

GT Assessment Window for referred students – March 13th – 27th

GT Selection Committee Meetings – May 6th – 17th

Determination letters sent – June

Parent Orientation Session for newly identified GT students – July

GT Services Begin – August 14, 2024

GT/Talented Program

VISD provides a G/T program to meet the unique needs of students identified as gifted. Identification is made according to state guidelines and district policy. The program provides curriculum which focuses on opportunities for high level learning, thinking, research and communication skills.

GT Plan and Comprehensive Program Guide
Adopted GT State Plan - En | Sp
A Bright Child vs a Gifted Learner
GT Referral Form

The open referral window opens during the spring semester. Anyone may refer a student for screening/assessment during this referral period. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information on the program, please contact Director of Curriculum, Heather Watson East at 951.8736 or hwatson@vidorisd.org.