Baylor TIP

Baylor TIP - Talent Identification Program

Baylor TIP - Talent Identification Program

MISD Gifted and Talented has officially partnered with the Center for Gifted and Talented Development at Baylor University to offer our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students Baylor TIP!

Baylor TIP’s mission is to identify exceptional talent in STEM and the humanities and provide world-class learning opportunities commensurate with students’ exceptional potential. Baylor TIP focuses on identifying talent through our assessments and the opportunity to develop talents and interests through customized educational recommendations and out-of-school programs.

Goals

  • Provide transformative learning opportunities to pre-collegiate students in STEM and the humanities.

  • Identify and recruit diverse students from Texas and surrounding areas with the ability, interest, and motivation to achieve at exceptional levels.

  • Prepare precollegiate students for exceptional achievement by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring environment.

Talent Search Process

  • Register for and take the  Indicator of Academic Readiness (IAR 8/9) or Indicator of Academic Readiness. Tests will be taken online.

  • After taking the assessment, students will receive a detailed score report with educational recommendations.

  • All students who qualify for Baylor TIP are eligible to participate in enrichment and accelerated learning opportunities offered by the Center, including the University for Young People (UYP).

  • 7th Grade students will be honored in a recognition ceremony, which will be held in May each year.

Qualifications Needed to Take the Baylor TIP Assessments

Students qualify to take our above-level assessments through any one of three avenues:

  • score in the top 25% on one or more subtests of a state or national standardized exam (local norms are recommended but not required),

  • be formally identified as gifted or talented by a district, or

  • be recommended by a teacher, administrator, and/or parent.

Identifying Student Talent

Baylor TIP offers two above-level assessments. Students who are qualified to take the assessments will complete:

MISD Important Baylor TIP Dates

January 9, 2025 Informational TEAMS call with Dr. Denae Gerick

TEAMS recording (linked 1/10/2025)

*January 16, 2025 Baylor TIP Registration and Payment Deadline (*updated based upon testing company's request)

January 25, 2025 Baylor TIP Testing (For those who register and pay with MISD)
8:30 a.m. (Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for sign-in)
Dowell Middle School
301 Ridge Rd
McKinney, TX 75072
*6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students must bring their MacBook and headphones for web-based assessment.

*Those unable to join us on the 25th may register individually through Baylor TIP and assess independently.

Additional Resources

Please visit their website here for more information about how Baylor TIP works with school districts. Email Mr. Trey Wright at hwright@mckinneyisd.net for more information about Baylor TIP in MISD.