Interested families should complete the online application by the due date. Testing data can follow after the deadline, but should be submitted within one month of the deadline if possible. Please alert the GT Department if testing results will not be available within one month. Teacher recommendations for students currently in Bloomington Public Schools (BPS) will be handled internally by the GT staff.
Parent Information Meetings
Our informational meetings regarding our gifted and talented programs and services were held in September and October. Watch the meeting recordings and view presentation slides via the links below:
| Elementary GT Programs Informational Meeting: Elements (grades 2-3) and Dimensions Academy (grades 4-5) | Watch the recording View the slideshow |
| Middle School Dimensions Academy Informational Meeting | Watch the recording View the slideshow |
| Middle School Nobel Informational Meeting | Watch the recording View the slideshow |
| Kennedy High School GT Nobel Program Informational Meeting |
Application Deadlines
For Elements, Dimensions Academy elementary and middle school and Nobel middle school and high school:
- First round: Dec. 18, 2020, for all programs
- Second round: March 26, 2021, for all programs
- Third round: Aug. 6, 2021, for all programs
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.
For Dimensions Academy High School STEM and Humanities, the deadline is March 26, 2021.
Application Forms and Resources
- Application form for all gifted programs
- Parent application worksheet
- Recommendation form from teacher or other education professional - out of district applicants only
- Out of district checklist for DA HS application
- School Locator - Bloomington residents can find their boundary schools based on home location.