G/T Quarterly

This newsletter provides LISD families with information and resources to support their gifted learners.

Supporting Your Gifted Child: 5 Tips for Your Parenting Journey

Webinar Available in English & Spanish

Tuesday, April 7 | 6:30 pm CST

Parenting a gifted and talented child isn’t as easy as people often assume. Finding the right educational fit and facilitating friendships are just two of the many challenges parents of gifted and talented students face. This webinar will explore some key tenets and resources to help parents navigate the complexity of supporting their gifted and talented children. Think of it as a start to the instruction manual you wish came with your child!

Click here to register.

G/T Awareness Week takes place the first full week of April every year and highlights the importance of gifted education across Texas. The week encourages educators and advocates to celebrate gifted learners, strengthen understanding of advanced learning needs, and elevate the impact of strong gifted programs.

The statewide recognition was established through the passage of HCR 64 (Curry and Parker), a resolution championed by TAGT that designated the first full week of April as G/T Awareness Week in Texas for 10 years.

Throughout the week, TAGT shares resources, sparks conversation, and invites educators to share why gifted education matters using #whyGT.

Follow along, share your story, and help advocate for gifted education.

The 5th to 6th Grade Services Resource provides information about the transition in G/T services from elementary to middle school. Students must be enrolled in at least one (1) G/T or Honors course to maintain G/T status in middle school.

Parents seeking to refer 5th grade students for G/T may do so by completing the Secondary G/T Referral Form beginning May 1. Incoming 6th graders, not currently identified for G/T, will be tested Summer 2026.

Follow your child's teachers on social media and LISD G/T Services on X @LISD_GT or Instagram @lewisvilleisd_gt .

April 4 | Reptiles & Amphibians | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

April 7 | Plant a Seed | Carrollton Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 9 | Book Club: Wings of Fire | Carrollton Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 9 | Hooked on Crochet (And Knitting!) | Flower Mound Public Library | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

April 11 | Arts & Craft Family Day | The Colony Public Library | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

April 11 | Family Workshop: Masters of Metal | Dallas Museum of Art | 1:00 - 2:30 pm

April 11 | Spring Sensory Morning | Dallas Arboretum | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

April 12 | Earth Day: Rauschenberg Sculpture | Nasher Sculpture Center | 1:00 pm

April 12 | Searching for Habitable Worlds | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

April 13 | Budding Botanists | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 14 | Teen Writer’s Guild | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

April 14 | Curiosity Club | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

April 14 | Laser Demo | Flower Mound Public Library | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

April 15 | Game On | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

April 16 | Teen Night: Zines | The Colony Public Library | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

April 16 - 18 | Main Street Arts Festival | Downtown Ft. Worth | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

April 20 | Tween Lego Robotics | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

April 20 - September 30 | Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies | Dallas Arboretum | on display

April 22 | Teen Advisory Group | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

April 23 | LEGO Club | Lewisville Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

April 25 | Spring into Nash - Nash Farm | Grapevine Texas | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

April 27 | Budding Botanists | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 28 | Tween Arcade | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

April 29 | Clay Creations | Flower Mound Public Library | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

April 29 | NASA X-59 QueSST | The Colony Public Library | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

April 30 | Heritage After Dark: Liberty Lantern Trail | Frisco Heritage Center | 7 pm - 9 pm

April 30 | LEGO Open Build | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 30 | Teen Book Club | Lewisville Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

May 2 | Community Rock Painting | Flower Mound Public Library | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

May 6 | Mystery/Thriller Book Club | Flower Mound Public Library | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 7 | Adventure Time | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

May 7 | Free Play Chess | Flower Mound Public Library | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

May 9 | Nature Adventure at Frisco Commons Park | Frisco Heritage Center | 9 am - 10:30 am

May 12, 13 | De-Stress Fest for Teens | Lewisville Public Library | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

May 12 | Printmaking Personalized Journals | Flower Mound Public Library | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

May 14| Hooked on Crochet (And Knitting!) | Flower Mound Public Library | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

May 16 | Puzzle Swap Meet | Flower Mound Public Library | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

May 17 | STEMsters | Flower Mound Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

May 26 | Fantasy Map Making | Flower Mound Public Library | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May 28 | Unearth a Story | Flower Mound Public Library | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

June - August | Discovery Camp - Perot | various locations | M - F, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Camp Invention is excellent for gifted kids because it provides a high-energy, hands-on environment that fosters creative problem-solving, innovation, and STEM skills through open-ended challenges.

Who: Curious kids entering grades K-6
What: A summer day camp filled with fun, hands-on STEM adventures led by qualified local educators, designed to spark creativity, build confidence and ignite a lifelong love for learning.
How Much: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Save $25 when you register with with promo code EMAIL25 by 3/31. Payment plans are available at checkout up to eight weeks before camp start date. Support is available for families who may need financial assistance. Please email NIHFprograms@invent.org to learn more.
When/Where: Click here for a list of LISD Camp Invention dates & locations.

Who: Future leaders in grades 7-9
What: An exciting opportunity for middle schoolers to participate in Camp Invention®! Leaders in Training support campers in grades K-6 through high-energy STEM experiences at a local camp, these role models encourage creativity and hands-on fun while building their own leadership and goal-setting abilities.
How Much: Pricing for this weeklong program starts at $185 and includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, as well as activities to complete at home.
When/Where: Click here for a list of LISD Camp Invention dates & locations.

Who: Young leaders in grades 10-12 and college
What: The ultimate college application or resume builder! Leadership Interns work closely with Camp Invention® participants to help them explore STEM concepts and become creative thinkers who can invent a better tomorrow.
How Much: Free!!
When/Where: Click here for a list of LISD locations and camp directors' contact information.

Make a difference as a foundation, corporation or individual donor by directly impacting generations of innovators. Click here to learn more.

Charitable gifts make innovative, hands-on STEM learning accessible to children, including those who might otherwise lack access to high-quality enrichment programs that can significantly impact their future. Click here to donate.

The Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit academic center of Johns Hopkins University, delivers academic excellence and transformational experiences to advanced learners in grades 2-12.

Registration is now open for CTY's spring and summer courses!

• Enroll by May 11 to start courses as early as the week of June 28
• Enroll by June 8 to start courses as early as the week of July 19

Click here to learn more.

The University of Dallas welcomes DECATS (DeBusk Education Centers for Academically Talented Students) —a differentiated program that supports the holistic development of gifted learners by cultivating leadership, responsibility, creativity, and a deep commitment to learning. DECATS provides a secure and stimulating environment for students with advanced intellectual abilities who are eager to grow academically and personally.

Who: Gifted students in grades 3-6

What: A three-week summer enrichment program designed Through enriching coursework and intentional community-building, Scholars are encouraged to grow as thoughtful leaders who understand that being “better at” does not mean being “better than.”

How Much: $760.

When: June 15 – July 2 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Application deadline = 5/1/26)

Where: University of Dallas

Click here to learn more.

Brilliant.org supports learners in developing higher levels of ability in STEM in less time and with greater purpose and engagement. This is achieved through an optimized learning experience that is interactive, adaptive, and designed to be enjoyable at scale. The platform focuses on mathematical and quantitative problem solving as well as computer science.

Traditions exist in every corner of our societies, but how can they best be communicated? The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide can help you capture and document some of the rich heritage of your family and community in a personal way. This student resource can assist your child in learning about their unique past by guiding them through preserving artifacts and documenting oral history such as celebrations, historical events, customs and traditions so they may be passed on for future generations.

We strive to identify and engage a diverse population of gifted/talented students, build relationships that support student growth, ignite within students a desire for learning, and provide services and supports to meet students' unique social-emotional and educational needs every day.

Website: https://www.lisd.net/gt
Location: 1565 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067, USA
Phone: 469-948-8046
X: @LISD_GT

Instagram: @lewisvilleisd_gt