Advanced Academic Services - EXCEL
Lake Dallas ISD
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Program Information
EXCEL Testing Schedule
HS Science TAKS Tutorial
Campus EXCEL Programs
Shady Shores Elem.
Corinth Elem.
LD Intermediate
LD Middle School - Cole
LD Middle School - Baird
LD High School
Appeals Process
Parent Resources
Gifted Students Institute
7th Grade Girls' Gifted Conference
Developing Personal Talents
Gifts for the Gifted
Smart Toys

Jennifer Bryant will be serving as G/T Coordinator for Lake Dallas ISD for the upcoming school year.  Desi Beard will be serving as a school library media specialist.

LDISD has purchased these for parent use!  See titles below:

Email Mrs. Bryant for the password to access any of these titles

Gifted and Thriving: A Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of G/T—Dr. Michael Sayler, University of North Texas
The Teenage Brain—Gerry Charlebois, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Did You Know Humpty Dumpty Was Gifted?—Shannon Gauntt, Linda Foster, and Marett Moore, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Mythbusting: Separating Scholarship Fact from Fiction—Sharon Vann, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
Learning to Be a Durable Person—Dr. Mary Hennenfent, Francis Howell School District (MO)
Guiding Gifted Minds: The Rewards of Independent Research and Mentorship—Jeannette Spain, Fort Bend ISD
Understanding Young Children with Advanced Abilities—Dr. Debra Troxclair, The University of Louisiana at Monroe 




EXCEL Informational Meeting held September 17, 2007
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EXploring and EXpanding Challenges in Education and Learning
EXCEL is the gifted and talented program for the Lake Dallas Independent School District. EXCEL students at every level have the opportunity to work together as a group, with other students, and to work independently. Students at every level have access to Examination for Acceleration (CBE). Services are available during the school day and throughout the school year. Out of school options are also available to EXCEL students. Some of these extracurricular activities are:  Duke Talent Search, University Interscholastic League Academic Contests, Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and various specialized organizations.



EXCEL Student Handbook
Look here for a complete version of our EXCEL Student Handbook for 2007-2008.
EXCEL Student Handbook

Testing Schedule
Deadlines for referrals are posted here.
EXCEL Testing Schedule 2007-2008

TAMS @ UNT
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
Applications for the 2008 Fall entering class will be accepted through February 29, 2008. Criteria for admission include a competitive sophomore SAT, teacher evaluations, and 7th through 10th grade transcripts.
TAMS website

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