The only standardized test that Texas uses is the TAKS test. It is a pass or fail grade level test so it is worthless for any type of gifted identification.
I don't know if I could get it to fly if parents had to pay for the testing. I am currently trying to get information from existing programs to see how programs are run in other places. I would like to be able to show a successful program as a model. To date, I have only been able to locate one program and I cannot get anyone from that program to communicate with me.
