EXPO Referral Process and Referral Forms

Referrals

Identification of students is conducted, not to label students as gifted, but rather to locate students who have specific needs which can be more effectively met through differentiated instruction in the EXPO program.  Students may only be referred once during a 12 month period.

Nominations may come from faculty, parents, community members or self-nomination.  Persons nominating students must complete a general referral form.  (click for English) referral form (click for Spanish), and submit it to the school office or the campus EXPO specialist.  This is if you choose to complete a paper referral.

DISD is in the process of moving to an all-digital system.  The following is the link to be able to refer your student to the EXPO program on-line.  Once you submit it, we will be sent an email notifying us of your referral.

New Submission (dentonisd.org)

This will begin the process of data collection from various sources regarding the child"s ability and potential.  After the referral is received at the campus, parents will be given information as to how to give permission for testing.  

The identification and selection of students for participation in the program is determined by a three-step process:

1. referral/nomination

2. assessment

3. selection

The final placement decision is made by the District G/T Selection Committee.