SAGT provides complimentary memberships to CISD GT teachers. The membership includes a luncheon to welcome back our GT teachers at the beginning of the school year, a trip to the yearly conference held by TAGT, wishlist fulfillment and grant eligibility.
Here’s some feedback from our GT faculty:
“Our first day using our new equipment from SAGT! We are in our Informational Unit, and the students are creating Infomercials! They are very excited. Thank you so much.” - Christy Tidwell, CMS
"These standing tables and tall chairs really benefit students with specific seating accommodations!" - Amber Spence, EIS
SAGT presented a $19,357.42 check to the CISD School Board. The funds directly enrich the CISD Gifted & Talented community. See past gifts below:
2024 - 2025 - $11,575
2023 - 2024 - $16,281
2022 - 2023 - $6,719
2021 - 2022 - $13,212
2020 - 2021 - $14,953
2019 - 2020 - $13,946
2018 - 2019 - $16,125
2017 - 2018 - $17,472
2016 - 2017 - $17,435
2015 - 2016 - $15,847
2014 - 2015 - $7,298
2013 - 2014 - $5,607
2012 - 2013 - $4,743
2011 - 2012 - $1,000
2010 - 2011 - $1,000
SAGT Grant Program:
Each year, SAGT provides grants to selected CISD teachers to support innovative and creative instructional approaches and activities that enhance student learning in GT classrooms at all grade levels.
SAGT grant funds may be used for the following:
Student enrichment activities and resources
Classroom and maker-space equipment and technology needs
Teacher training and professional development
New instructional approaches or curriculum
Eligibility & Requirements:
Quest and GT teachers at all grade levels are eligible to apply.
The teacher must be a current SAGT Member. A complimentary teacher membership is available. Sign up here.
Only CISD approved vendors may be included in the project.
Applications for SAGT Teacher Grant requests will open Friday, September 19, 2025
The grant application will close on Friday, October 3, 2025 at midnight
Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline of October 3, 2025, will not be considered.
All teacher training and professional development requests must be approved by the campus principal prior to applying for the SAGT grant.
Any items that require additional district approval, and may arrive late in the year, will not be considered. Requested items for consideration should be items that students will benefit from for the current school year.
Awards:
Applicants will receive notification by Friday, October 17, 2025.
SAGT will work closely with CISD to process all awards in a timely fashion.
Questions:
Please contact one of the SAGT Grant Committee Chairs SAGTgrants76092@gmail.com
2025-26
Grant Awards
During the 2025-26 school year the SAGT Grants Committee approved and funded $9,382 in grant requests to enhance learning in GT classrooms. These funds will directly support gifted students in the classroom by providing resources such as VEX robotics parts, LEGO spike kits, rotary motion sensors, video camcorders, laboratory digital balances, vertical hydroponics, and flex seating like standing desks, tall chairs, and large tables for collaborative learning.
