March 2, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In accordance with the requirements of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), our district provides services for students who are identified as Gifted and Talented (GT). We are now accepting referrals for students who may qualify for the district’s Gifted and Talented Program.

Definition of Gifted and Talented (Oklahoma)

Under Oklahoma law (70 O.S. §1210.301–308), students who are gifted and talented are those who demonstrate the potential for high performance capability and require differentiated or accelerated education programs beyond those normally provided in the regular school program. Students may demonstrate giftedness in one or more of the following areas:

• Intellectual ability

• Specific academic ability

• Creative or divergent thinking

• Leadership ability

• Visual and/or performing arts

Giftedness may be exhibited by students of any race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.

Referral Process

Parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, administrators, peers, and the students themselves may refer a student for consideration. A referral initiates a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, which may include:

• Achievement data

• Ability assessments

• Classroom performance

• Teacher input

• Student products or portfolios

• Additional relevant indicators

No single criterion is used to determine eligibility.

How to Submit a Referral

If you would like to refer your child (in grades PK-12; with the exception of 2nd grade-ALL 2nd Grade students will be tested) for the Gifted and Talented Program, please complete the referral form at the link below:

Gifted & Talented Referral Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVNBCkNz80aN-5OgIVPewVq04rFQVr3Up-zjQM5abe_nuSdQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116631788580853206519

The referral window will close on: Thursday, March 12, 2026 

(No referrals will be accepted after this date.)

Following the referral period, the district’s Gifted and Talented Education Committee will review all collected data. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing regarding eligibility decisions.

If you have questions about the referral process or Gifted and Talented services, please contact Mrs. Myers or Mrs. Smith.

We are committed to identifying and serving students who demonstrate outstanding abilities and potential, and we appreciate your partnership in supporting advanced learners.

Sincerely,

Amanda Myers

GT Coordinator

amyers@midway.k12.ok.us

Link to GT Brochure:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0eq2cO2o/CTpIz790gn8fo0hZ1dhvuA/view?utm_content=DAG0eq2cO2o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9854346287

Link to GT Webpage:

https://sites.google.com/midway.k12.ok.us/giftedtalented?usp=sharing