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Information about our GT programs for BPS

 BPS Families,

Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of gifted and talented programs and services for students at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Learn more about our programs on the district website. 

Please join us for an informational meeting about program application and deadlines for the 2021-22 school year. 

Tuesday, September 29 - Elementary GT Programs Informational Mtg.
Elements (Grades 2&3) & Dimensions Academy (Grades 4&5) 6:30-7:30p.m.
Join virtually @ meet.google.com/xbx-kxhh-qnx

Monday, October 5 - Middle School GT Programs Informational Mtg.
Dimensions Academy 6:00-6:45p.m. Join virtually: meet.google.com/mmg-dgyh-gva
Nobel 7:00-7:45p.m. Join virtually: meet.google.com/qjf-djep-fbk

Tuesday, October 6 - Kennedy High School GT Nobel Program Info. Mtg.
Nobel 7:00-8:00p.m. Join virtually:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82644102118?pwd=RkozYXcxWHJTQStqeUdjNEVQMjU5UT09

Information meetings for Dimensions Academy High School STEM and Humanities will be held at a later date.

See this flyer for more details about each program. Please contact the GT Director or GT Coordinators with additional questions.

Application Deadlines 

  • First round: Friday, December 18 for all programs
  • Second round: Friday, March 26 for all programs
  • Third round: Friday, August 6 for all programs

Please be aware that the majority of spots will be filled during the first round of placements. Any remaining seats will be available for applicants that apply by the second and third rounds.

If interested in having your child be considered for any of our programs, apply here. Please also indicate, on the form linked below, an assessment date that works for you. Thank you!

Assessment preferences form (English)

Assessment preferences form (Spanish)

Assessment preferences form (Vietnamese)

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