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LINC/Gifted & Talented

LINC

Learn | Inspire | Nurture | Create

Gifted/Talented services in Bridgeport ISD are provided through LINC (Learn, Inspire, Nurture, Create).  LINC students are served through pull-out services at the elementary/intermediate level, a GT elective and advanced courses at middle school, along with advanced courses at high school.

A young child, wearing a blue and turquoise outfit, is sitting on the floor and appears to be drawing or writing on a piece of paper.
A group of students are working together on computers in a classroom setting, surrounded by storage boxes and educational materials.
A group of young students, likely in a classroom setting, are gathered around a laptop computer, engaged in what appears to be a collaborative learning activity.
A young child lying on the floor, drawing or coloring on a large sheet of paper, with a red wall in the background.
A large group of people, mostly young adults, are gathered in a room with brick walls and shelves of products, listening intently to a person standing in front of them.
Three young women, each holding a framed award or certificate, stand in front of a tree with lush green foliage in an outdoor setting.
A group of students sitting on the floor in a colorful classroom, with a teacher standing in front of them and pointing at something on a whiteboard.
Two young students, one wearing a green sweater and the other a plaid shirt, are sitting at a desk and working on a laptop computer in a classroom setting with various educational materials and furniture visible in the background.
The image shows a young girl and a young boy working on a project together at a desk in what appears to be a classroom or study area, with various school-related items and decorations visible in the background.
A classroom setting with students sitting on the floor, surrounded by educational materials and displays on the walls.
The image shows several students working on a hands-on activity at their desks in a classroom setting, with various decorations and posters visible in the background.
A group of people, likely a sports team or club, are posing in front of a large mural depicting a historical scene of Bridgeport, Texas, with a welcome sign visible.
The image shows a classroom setting with several students engaged in various activities, including using laptops and working at their desks. The background includes colorful decorations and furniture, creating a vibrant and engaging learning environment.
Two students are working together at a table in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and displays visible in the background.
Two children, a boy and a girl, are engaged in an activity together in a classroom setting. The boy is holding a book or worksheet, while the girl appears to be drawing or coloring something on a surface in front of them. The background includes colorful posters and storage containers, suggesting an educational environment.
Two young children, a boy and a girl, are sitting at a table in a classroom setting. They are engaged in an activity involving a green container and what appear to be small objects, possibly manipulatives or counting pieces. The classroom environment is colorful and organized, with various educational materials and displays visible in the background.
Two young students are diligently working on their assignments at their desks in a classroom setting, surrounded by educational materials and decor.
Two young children, a boy and a girl, are sitting on the floor and looking at something together, with a colorful, textured wall in the background.
Two young girls, one wearing a floral shirt and the other a pink jacket, are sitting at a table and using a laptop together in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, with various educational materials and decor visible in the background.
A group of young people, likely students, gathered outdoors under the shade of trees, engaged in some kind of collaborative activity or discussion.
A young girl in a pink sweater and bow sits on the floor, intently writing in a notebook.
Two young boys, one wearing a red shirt and the other a gray shirt, are standing in front of a red locker in what appears to be a school or similar setting.
Three smiling children, two girls and one boy, are holding up awards or certificates in front of a building with a blue exterior and trees in the background.
A classroom setting with students seated at desks, engaged in various activities, surrounded by educational materials and decor.
A group of children in colorful costumes are gathered around a table, engaged in what appears to be a game or activity in a classroom setting with various educational materials and displays visible in the background.

State Goal for Services for Gifted Students

Students who participate in services for gifted students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment and reflect individuality and creativity.  High school graduates who have participated in services for gifted children will have produced products and performances of professional quality.

Characteristics of a Gifted Child

  • Poses unforeseen questions
  • Is curious
  • Generates complex, abstract ideas
  • Knows without working hard
  • Is beyond the group
  • Needs 1-3 repetitions to master
  • Prefers the company of intellectual peers or adults
  • Expert who abstracts beyond the field
  • May/may not be motivated by grades
  • Is intellectual

K-12 Continuum of Services

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Student Quotes About LINC Class

I love how we get to make our own choices.

LINC is the best thing ever!

It helps me learn and do stuff that challenges me and my soul.

It helps me keep my mind focused on what I am doing.

I get to be creative and share my ideas and work at my own pace.

It helps me to be a better student and learn more about how things work.

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